F1AJ1_cjv Professional English

Faculty of Pharmacy
Spring 2025
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
In-person direct teaching
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Markéta Dudová, Ph.D. (seminar tutor)
Mgr. et Mgr. Zuzana Handlová (seminar tutor)
Ing. Daniela Svobodová (assistant)
Mgr. Martina Šindelářová Skupeňová (assistant)
PhDr. Jana Vyorálková (assistant)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Renata Prucklová
Contact Person: Mgr. et Mgr. Bc. Zuzana Šalamounová, Ph.D.
Timetable of Seminar Groups
F1AJ1_cjv/01: Mon 11:50–13:30 45-224, M. Dudová
F1AJ1_cjv/02: Mon 13:45–15:25 45-224, M. Dudová
F1AJ1_cjv/03: Tue 8:55–10:35 45-119, Z. Handlová
F1AJ1_cjv/04: Tue 10:50–12:30 45-119, Z. Handlová
F1AJ1_cjv/05: Tue 13:00–14:40 45-119, Z. Handlová
F1AJ1_cjv/06: Wed 8:55–10:35 45-119, Z. Handlová
F1AJ1_cjv/07: Wed 10:50–12:30 45-119, Z. Handlová
F1AJ1_cjv/08: Wed 13:00–14:40 45-119, Z. Handlová
Prerequisites
Due to the requirements and complexity of the course, initial knowledge of English corresponding to level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages ​​(CEFR) for foreign languages ​​is recommended.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 144 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 135/144, only registered: 0/144, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/144
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course has been updated as a part of the project PPSŘ KA 2.2. The aim of the course is to introduce basic and necessary professional terminology to students in the Master's degree program in the field of study Pharmacy. The terminology is presented in the form of topic-based professional texts so as to generally cover the widest possible area of ​​study and at the same time to suit the language competence of students. Part of the syllabus is also the revision of grammar which is necessary for understanding the structure and complexity of technical English texts and for oral communication not only on professional topics.
Learning outcomes
Completion of the course will enable students to communicate easily, especially in the field of professional and professional, and will allow them to apply for possible internships or study stays abroad or to work professionally in domestic and international companies and institutions.
Syllabus
  • WEEK 1: Faculty of pharmacy. Present.
    WEEK 2: Chemistry and laboratory. Future.
    WEEK 3: Human body and first aid. Past.
    WEEK 4: Pharmacology and presentation skills I.
    WEEK 5: Drug administration, medication error. Presentation skills II. Past modals.
    WEEK 6: Metformin, prescriptions. Passive voice.
    WEEK 7: Dietary supplements. Conditionals I.
    WEEK 8: Medicinal plants. Conditionals II.
    WEEK 9: Drugs, addiction, opioids. Signposting language II.
    WEEK 10: Infectious diseases. Articles.
    WEEK 11: Diseases of affluence. Revision.
    Week 12: Revision/Presentations.
    Week 13: Presentations.
    Week 14: Final test.
Literature
    recommended literature
  • Schüllerová, Silvie. Odborná angličtina pro studenty Farmaceutické fakulty VFU Brno. VFU Brno, 2014. info
  • ? HAVLICKOVA, Ilona, DOSTALOVA, Sarka, KATEROVA, Zuzana. English for Pharmacy and Medical Bioanalytics. The Karolinum Press, 2008. info
  • ? GLENDINNING, E.H., HOWARD, R. Professional English in Use ? Medicine. Cambridge University Press, 2007. info
  • ? MURPHY, Raymond. English Grammar in Use With Answers, A Self-Study Reference And Practice Book For Intermediate Students Of English. Cambridge University Press, 2005. info
  • ? MURPHY, Raymond. English Grammar in Use With Answers, A Self-Study Reference And Practice Book For Advanced Students Of English. Cambridge University Press, 2004. info
Teaching methods
Practise of receptive, productive and mediation skills in academic and pharmaceutical English. Preparing and delivering a presentation.
Assessment methods
Presentation, final written test, and oral exam.
Language of instruction
English
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
Teacher's information
Course requirements
- active participation (max. two missed lessons)
- homework submission in time
- preparing and delivering a presentation (min. 60% to pass)
- final written test (min 60% to pass) testing grammar and vocabulary in the area of academic and pharmaceutical English, register in IS
- oral exam (min 60% to pass) testing communication skills in both academic and professional English.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2023, Spring 2024.
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