F1AJ1_cjv Professional English

Faculty of Pharmacy
Spring 2023
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: PhDr. Renata Prucklová
Timetable of Seminar Groups
F1AJ1_cjv/01: Mon 13:00–14:40 45-119
F1AJ1_cjv/02: Mon 14:55–16:35 45-119
F1AJ1_cjv/03: Tue 8:55–10:35 45-119
F1AJ1_cjv/04: Tue 10:50–12:30 45-119
F1AJ1_cjv/05: Tue 13:00–14:40 45-119
F1AJ1_cjv/06: Wed 13:00–14:40 45-119
F1AJ1_cjv/07: Wed 14:55–16:35 45-119
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 144 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 113/144, only registered: 0/144
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
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 basic 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 I
    TOPIC: UVPS BRNO. FACULTY OF PHARMACY
    Grammar practice: Present time
    WEEK II
    TOPIC: FORMAL WRITING SKILLS (CV, MOTIVATIONAL LETTER)
    Grammar practice: Past time
    WEEK III
    TOPIC: CHEMISTRY AND LABORATORY
    Grammar practice: Present Perfect
    WEEK IV
    TOPIC: PHARMACOLOGY (DRUG, DRUG EFFECTS, DRUG CLASSES)
    Grammar practice: Future time
    WEEK V 
    TOPIC: DRUG DOSAGE FORMS AND ROUTES OF ADMINISTRATION
    Grammar practice: Modal verbs (present and future)
    WEEK VI
    TOPIC: PRESCRIPTION AND OTC DRUGS
    Grammar practice: Modal verbs (past)
    WEEK VII
    TOPIC: DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS
    Grammar practice: Active and passive voice
    WEEK VIII
    TOPIC: MEDICINAL PLANTS AND MEDICINAL PLANT PRODUCTS
    Grammar practice: Conditionals
    WEEK IX
    TOPIC: HUMAN BODY
    Grammar practice: Countable and uncountable nouns
    WEEK X
    TOPIC: FIRST AID
    Grammar practice: Reported speech
    WEEK XI
    TOPIC: COMMON INFECTIOUS DISEASES
    Grammar practice: Adjectives and adverbs
    WEEK XII
    TOPIC: DISEASES OF AFFLUENCE AND LIFESTYLE MEDICINE
    Grammar practice: Prepositions
    WEEK XIII
    TOPIC: PHARMACIST'S COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR EFFECTIVE PATIENT COUNSELLING
    Grammar practice: Linking words and conjunctions
    WEEK XIV
    FINAL TEST
Literature
    required literature
  • Schüllerová, Silvie. Odborná angličtina pro studenty Farmaceutické fakulty VFU Brno. VFU Brno, 2014. info
    recommended literature
  • ? 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
theoretical preparation, discussion about professional topics, presentations on syllabus topics prepared by students
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 (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course can also be completed outside the examination period.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2021, Spring 2022, Spring 2024, Spring 2025.
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