BVAJ0121 English Language I - practice

Faculty of Medicine
autumn 2024
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 1 credit(s). Type of Completion: z (credit).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Veronika Dvořáčková, Ph.D. (lecturer)
Tetiana Kibalnikova, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Jana Klapilová (seminar tutor)
Mgr. Marie Lahodová Vališová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Ing. Katarína Lexová, M.A. (seminar tutor)
PhDr. Jana Vyorálková (assistant)
Guaranteed by
Mgr. Veronika Dvořáčková, Ph.D.
Language Centre, Faculty of Medicine Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Contact Person: Mgr. Veronika Dvořáčková, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Medicine Division – Faculty Branches of University Departments – Faculty of Medicine
Timetable of Seminar Groups
BVAJ0121/01: Mon 16. 9. to Mon 30. 9. Mon 16:00–17:40 C15/113, Mon 7. 10. to Fri 20. 12. Mon 16:00–17:40 A21/112, M. Lahodová Vališová
BVAJ0121/02: Mon 16. 9. to Mon 30. 9. Mon 14:00–15:40 A21/112, Mon 7. 10. to Fri 20. 12. Mon 14:10–15:50 A21/112, M. Lahodová Vališová
Prerequisites
The minimum expected entry level is full mastery of the B1+ CEFR level. Students enrol in the course of English in their second year of study.
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 course objective is to develop students' receptive (reading, listening) and productive (speaking, writing) English language skills and to enhance their knowledge of lexicogrammar at B2 CEFR level. The covered discipline-specific vocabulary corresponds to the individual topics and thus also to the needs of the corresponding non-medical healthcare disciplines.
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course students should be able to describe and explain terms related to non-medical healthcare professions, with an emphasis on the chosen field of study; apply medical language in communication within a multidisciplinary healthcare team, with patients and other persons involved in the care; present and discuss specialized topics, write a selected professional genre; use selected lexicogrammar structures typical for specialist and academic language.
Syllabus
  • WEEK 1: U1 Non-medical healthcare professions, WEEK 2: U2 Musculoskeletal system, WEEK 3: U3 Respiratory system, WEEK 4: U4 Cardiovascular system, WEEK 5: U5 Digestive system, WEEKS 6+7: U 6-7 Reflective writing, WEEK 8: U8 Urinary system, WEEK 9: U 9 Reproductive System, WEEK 10: U10 Integumentary system, WEEK 11: U11 Endocrine system, WEEK 12: U12 Nervous system, WEEK 13: U13 Sensory system, WEEK 14 FINAL TESTING: reflective writing and credit test in class time.
Literature
    required literature
  • POVINNÝ výukový a studijní materiál formou pdf online dokumentu dodává vyučující.
    recommended literature
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students of English : with answers. 3rd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2004, x, 379. ISBN 0521537622. info
Teaching methods
seminars, discussions, pair work, group work, home assignments, reading, presentation practice
Assessment methods
Assessment is based on the i) passing of the credit test (min. score 70 %), ii) passing of the professional written genre (reflective writing, minimum score 70 %) and iii) attendance. Attendance is compulsory. Two unexcused absences are allowed. Absences beyond this quota are excused provided a letter of excuse is handed in at the Office for Studies which then officially displays it in the IS.
Language of instruction
Czech
Follow-Up Courses
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is taught annually.
Information on the extent and intensity of the course: 30.
Listed among pre-requisites of other courses
The course is also listed under the following terms Autumn 2006, Autumn 2007, Autumn 2008, Autumn 2009, Autumn 2010, Autumn 2011, Autumn 2012, Autumn 2013, Autumn 2014, Autumn 2015, Autumn 2016, Autumn 2017, autumn 2018, autumn 2019, autumn 2020, autumn 2021, autumn 2022, autumn 2023.
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