VSCJ0787 Czech Language for Foreigners VII - practice

Faculty of Medicine
Autumn 2013
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 3 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Maria Možná (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Renata Prucklová (seminar tutor), Mgr. Jarmila Šafránková (deputy)
PhDr. Ivana Rešková, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jarmila Šafránková (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Jana Vyorálková (assistant)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Ivana Rešková, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Medicine Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Contact Person: Mgr. Jarmila Šafránková
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Medicine Division – Language Centre
Timetable of Seminar Groups
VSCJ0787/30: Thu 16:00–17:40 N01082/015
VSCJ0787/31: Mon 13:20–15:00 B11/211, J. Šafránková
VSCJ0787/32: Thu 16:00–17:40 B11/228
VSCJ0787/33: Thu 16:30–18:10 B11/327
Prerequisites
VSCJ0686 Czech for Foreigners VI -p
The main aim of the course Czech for Foreigners is to teach students communicate with patients in Czech without any help of English speaking doctors or interpreters and independently write case history. Students can understand information related to very familiar topics that they regularly encounter at school, in the hospital, and in their free time, provided the information is communicated clearly. Students can write simple texts on familiar topics and topics related to their interest, and understand texts that consist of high frequency everyday or job-related language. 3rd and 4th year course focus lies in specialized terminology. Communication skills are developed by working with the texts and dialogues from the course book Czech for Medical Students by Iveta Čermáková. The seminars concentrate on practising thematic doctor-patients dialogues and specialised medical terminology with the use of course book based and teacher created exercises. Study support for all students is offered in the form of e-learning courses available in the Study Materials of their field of studies.
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
Course objectives
The aim of the tuition is working knowledge of the Czech language on the B1/B2 level of the "Common European Framework of Reference" (CEFR) checked by an examination.At the end of the course students should be able to: -communicate with patients in Czech without any help of English speaking doctors or interpreters and independently take case history - present specialized topics in medicine - follow and take part in specialized discussions - negotiate in every-day situations at school, in the hospital, and in their free time, provided the information is communicated clearly -write simple texts on familiar topics and topics related to their interest, and understand texts that consist of high frequency everyday or job-related language.
Syllabus
  • 1st week: Introduction, Presenting Complaints.
  • 2nd week: Family and Personal History.
  • 3rd week: Social and Work History.
  • 4th - 5th weeks: History of Cardiovascular Diseases.
  • 6th - 7th weeks: History of the Respiratory Tract Diseases.
  • 8th - 9th weeks: Anamnesis of Renal Diseases.
  • 10th - 11th weeks: Anamnesis of the Alimentary Tract Diseases.
  • 12th week: Haematological Anamnesis.
  • 13th week: Rheumatological Anamnesis.
  • 14th week: Revision Lesson.
  • 15th week: Final test.
Literature
  • ČERMÁKOVÁ, Iveta. Czech for medical students: a manual. 1. vyd. Prague: 3rd Medical Faculty of Charles University, 1995, 121 pp. ISBN 80-85121-63-8. info
  • REMEDIOSOVÁ, H. and E. ČECHOVÁ. Chcete mluvit česky? / Do you want to speak Czech? Textbook 1. A communicative course of contemporary Czech for English speakers (beginning to intermediate level). 5th ed. Liberec: Harry Putz, 2005, 414 pp. ISBN 80-86727-04-1. info
  • HOLÁ, Lída and Pavla BOŘILOVÁ. Česky krok za krokem 2. 1st ed. Praha: Akropolis, 2009. ISBN 978-80-86903-92-7. URL info
  • The first two titles are basic, the third is supplementary.
Teaching methods
The tuition is realised in the form of practical courses. Teaching methods: listening, reading, speaking (class discussion,team work), listening comhrehension, projects, homework. Emphasis put on selfstudy!
Assessment methods
The tuition is realised in the form of practical courses. The students' presence in these courses is strictly required, maximally two properly apologised absences are tolerated. The tuition is finished by a course-unit credit given on the basis of the students' presence, preparation for classes, sitting for Progress Tests and their successful passing of a Final test.The basic limit for passing all tests is 70%. In case of passing two class test, which is obligatory for all students, the basic limit in the Final test is reduced by 10%. Any copying, recording or leaking tests, use of unauthorized tools, aids and communication devices, or other disruptions of objectivity of exams (Final tests) will be considered non-compliance with the conditions for course completion as well as a severe violation of the study rules.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
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 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, autumn 2018, autumn 2019.
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