F1AJ2_cjv Advanced Professional English

Faculty of Pharmacy
Autumn 2022
Extent and Intensity
0/2/0. 2 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
Mgr. Dana Otychová (assistant)
Guaranteed by
PhDr. Renata Prucklová
Language Centre, Faculty of Pharmacy Division – Language Centre
Contact Person: Mgr. Silvie Schüllerová, Ph.D.
Supplier department: Language Centre, Faculty of Pharmacy Division – Language Centre
Timetable of Seminar Groups
F1AJ2_cjv/01: Tue 7:00–8:40 45-119
F1AJ2_cjv/02: Thu 7:00–8:40 45-224
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 only offered to the students of the study fields the course is directly associated with.

The capacity limit for the course is 60 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 12/60, only registered: 0/60
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course of Advanced Professional English is based on the compulsory subject Professional English. Its aim is to expand the knowledge of professional terminology describing chemistry, biology, botany, selected branches of pharmacology, or human physiology and pathophysiology. Newly, students will get acquainted with vocabulary in the field of law and ethics for pharmacists, social pharmacy and pharmacy, and veterinary biopreparations and drugs. When working with professional texts and preparing their own presentations, they will also improve their grammatical knowledge in the context of academic and scientific English and, last but not least, practice important language skills such as reading, writing, and speaking.
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
  • 1) Biology and molecular biology
    2) Organic and inorganic chemistry
    3) Toxicology
    4) Pharmacognosy
    5) Immunopharmacology
    6) Homeopathy medicine
    7) Human pathophysiology (etiology, pathogenesis, morphology, local effects, systemic manifestations, clinical significance, predisposition, and prevention of cell injury)
    8) Human physiology and pathophysiology (disorders of the musculoskeletal, haematological, circulatory, lymphatic systems)
    9) Human physiology pathophysiology (disorders of the gastrointestinal, urinary, nervous, endocrine, reproductive)
    10) Community and hospital pharmacy, social pharmacy
    11) Veterinary biologicals and medicines
    12) Pharmaceutical law and ethics
    13) Pharmacy practice (professional development, health psychology, patient care, etc.)
    14) English as the universal language of science
Literature
    required literature
  • Schüllerová, Silvie. Odborná angličtina pro studenty Farmaceutické fakulty VFU Brno. VFU Brno, 2014. info
    recommended literature
  • HAVLÍČKOVÁ, Ilona, Šárka DOSTÁLOVÁ and Zuzana KATEROVÁ. English for pharmacy and medical bioanalytics. First edition. Praha: Karolinum, 2008, 295 stran. ISBN 9788024614281. 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 Advanced Students Of English. Cambridge University Press, 2004. info
  • MURPHY, Raymond. English grammar in use with answers : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students. 2nd ed. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1994, x, 350. ISBN 052152931X. info
Teaching methods
theoretical preparation, presentations prepared by students on professional topics, discussions
Assessment methods
oral exam (the overall level of expression, knowledge of professional vocabulary, and the ability to discuss one or more topics included in the syllabus are assessed)
Language of instruction
Czech
Further Comments
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2021, Autumn 2021, Autumn 2023, Autumn 2024.
  • Enrolment Statistics (Autumn 2022, recent)
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