BKAJ0121 English Language I - practice

Faculty of Medicine
Autumn 2014
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Radomíra Bednářová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Robert Helán, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Markéta Kovaříková (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Zuzana Handlová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Ladislav Václavík, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Jana Vyorálková (assistant)
Mgr. et Mgr. Lenka Tóthová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Robert Helán, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Medicine Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Contact Person: Mgr. et Mgr. Zuzana Handlová
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Medicine Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Timetable of Seminar Groups
BKAJ0121/FYZI1: Mon 17:00–18:40 B11/327
BKAJ0121/FYZI2: Thu 15:50–17:30 KOM 409
BKAJ0121/OPOP1: Mon 16:30–18:20 KOM S117
BKAJ0121/OPOP2: Mon 18:20–20:00 KOM S117
BKAJ0121/ORTO: Tue 16:40–18:20 B11/211
BKAJ0121/PA: Wed 17. 9. to Wed 19. 11. Wed 9:50–11:30 C15/113
BKAJ0121/PAK: Fri 21. 11. 11:00–12:40 B11/334
BKAJ0121/RA: Mon 16:00–17:40 KOM 409
BKAJ0121/T01: Mon 22. 9. to Fri 19. 12. Wed 11:30–13:00 Učebna S4 (35a), L. Tóthová, Nepřihlašuje se. Určeno pro studenty se zdravotním postižením.
BKAJ0121/VS: Mon 15:10–16:50 B11/211
BKAJ0121/VSK: No timetable has been entered into IS.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
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Course objectives
At the end of the course students should be able to describe and explain terms related to body systems (namely skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, hematic, lymphatic, gastrointestinal, respiratory, and integumentary systems), their organs, functions and disorders; use practical medical vocabulary (namely the language of communication in hospital, surgery, and when examining patients; language of describing treatment, medication, medical instruments, and machines); should be able to apply medical language in doctor-patient communication, interpret medical texts, create medical documentation; use grammatical structures typical for medical language.
Syllabus
  • 1. week: Introduction to the Study of English, E-learning, requirements, assessment, recommended literature and other study sources.
  • 2. week: The Human Body. Topic: Naming Parts of the Body.
  • 3. week: Muscular and Skeletal Systems - Anatomy. Topic: At the Doctor's.
  • 4. week: Muscular and Skeletal Systems - Pathological Conditions.
  • 5. week: Cardiovascular and Hematic/Lymphatic Systems - Anatomy. Topic: Injuries.
  • 6. week: Cardiovascular and Hematic/Lymphatic Systems - Pathological Conditions.
  • 7. week: Gastrointestinal System - Anatomy. Topic: In Hospital.
  • 8. week: MIDTERM TEST
  • 9. week: Gastrointestinal System - Pathological Conditions.
  • 10. week: Respiratory System - Anatomy and Pathological Conditions.
  • 11. week: Integumentary System - Anatomy. Topic: Feeling Ill.
  • 12. week: Integumentary System - Pathological Conditions.
  • 13. week: REVISION.
  • 14. week: FINAL TEST.
  • Grammar taught in the course: passive, relative clauses, forming questions.
  • In addition to the above mentioned topics and grammar, the course will also focus on the mastery of communicative skills - i.e. speaking, listening, reading, and writing - on the B2 level of the European Reference Framework.
Literature
  • KOBYLKOVÁ, Anděla. English for medical students. Online. 2. dotisk 2. vyd. Brno: Masarykova univerzita, 2002. 107 pp. ISBN 80-210-1771-6. [citováno 2024-04-24] info
  • GOUGH, Chris. English vocabulary organiser :100 topics for self-study. Online. Hove: LTP language, 2001. 224 s. ISBN 1-899396-36-5. [citováno 2024-04-24] info
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students of English : with answers. Online. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004. x, 379. ISBN 0521537622. [citováno 2024-04-24] info
  • JAROŠČÁK, Miroslav. Anglicko-český tematický slovník :člověk po stránce fyzické. Online. 1. vyd. Olomouc: Nakladatelství Olomouc, 2005. 863 s. ISBN 8071821942. [citováno 2024-04-24] info
  • GLENDINNING, Eric H. and Ron HOWARD. Professional English in use : medicine. Online. 1st ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007. 175 s. ISBN 9780521682015. [citováno 2024-04-24] info
  • GYŐRFFY, Mária. English for Doctors.. Online. 1st ed. Praha: Triton, 2001. 226 pp. ISBN 80-7254-203-6. [citováno 2024-04-24] info
  • ŠTĚPÁNEK, Libor, Janice DE HAAFF, Alena HRADILOVÁ and David SCHÜLLER. Academic English – Akademická angličtina: Průvodce anglickým jazykem pro studenty, akademiky a vědce (Academic English: a guide for students, academics and scientists). Online. Praha: Grada, 2011. 224 pp. ISBN 978-80-247-3577-1. [citováno 2024-04-24] info
  • GREENAN, James and Tony GRICE. Oxford English for Careers: Nursing 1. Online. 2007. ISBN 978-0-19-456977-4. [citováno 2024-04-24] info
  • GREENAN, James and Tony GRICE. Oxford English for Careers: Nursing 2. Online. 2008. ISBN 978-0-19-456988-0. [citováno 2024-04-24] info
  • HOUSE, Christine. Grammar no problem : 50 praktických lekcí anglické gramatiky s cvičeními a klíčem. Online. 1. vyd. Plzeň: Fraus, 2004. 128 s. ISBN 8072383094. [citováno 2024-04-24] info
Teaching methods
seminars, discussions, pair work, group work, home assignments, e-learning, reading, presentations
Assessment methods
Attendance is compulsory. Two absences are tolerated provided a letter of excuse is handed in at the Department of Studies. It is highly recommended to make up for the absence in the same week. Assessment is based on the results of the credit test (score - minimum 65%) and attendance. Students get two credits for successful completion of the course.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
Information on completion of the course: Pro studenty se státní jazykovou zkouškou, příp. jejím ekvivalentem (TOEFL, FCE apod.) je účast na výuce v podzimním semestru nepovinná. Předmět si nicméně zaregistrují a na konci semestru jej ukončí složením zápočtového testu.
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2000, Autumn 2001, Autumn 2002, Autumn 2003, Autumn 2004, Autumn 2005, Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013.
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