Course: Czech Language V

« Back
Course title Czech Language V
Course code FYT/PTA34
Organizational form of instruction Lesson + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Janáčová Bušíková Zuzana, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The aim of the course is to work with Czech at A2 to B1/1 CEFR level and teach physiotherapy students to communicate with patients in Czech without the help of English. Students learn about topics that concern them, such as everyday life in the Czech Republic, Olomouc, study, travelling, work, etc. The course focuses on practical mastery of the language. The following methods will be used in teaching Czech: class discussion, listening, roleplay, reading, writing, interpretation, student presentations. Emphasis is placed on the student's self-study during home preparation.

Learning activities and teaching methods
unspecified
Learning outcomes
Acquisition of basic communication strategies, language structures and vocabulary in order to speak the language in everyday life situations, making students familiar with basic linguistic terminology and with basic grammar structure of the Czech language. Practical use of grammar.
Students can make themselves understood in more complicated situations, they are able to give their opinions, discuss and defend their views. They are acquainted with Czech culture, history, customs and habits.
Prerequisites
completion of Czech language I, II, III, IV
FYT/PTA04 and FYT/PTB07 and FYT/PTA27 and FYT/PTB28

Assessment methods and criteria
unspecified
Active participation in the lessons is required for successful completion of the course (4 absences per semester is allowed, but the student is required to complete the information from the missed lesson.). The student is obliged to inform the teacher of his/her absence. Regular home preparation is required. During the semester the student will take 2-3 Progress tests, which must be passed with a minimum of 65 %. The basic limit to for passing the Credit test is 65 %.
Recommended literature
  • Benešová, D. Needs of Patients. Czech-English Phrasebook for Beginners. Praha. 2012.
  • Čermáková, I. (2012). Talking medicine: Czech for medical students. Praha: Karolinum.
  • Holá, L. (2016). Česky krok za krokem I. (A1-A2). Praha.
  • Holá, L. Česky krok za krokem II. (Lekce 13-24). Praha. 2016.
  • Hrubantová, L., Weberová, B., Hořka, M. Jenom Kostra. Just a Skeleton. O zdraví a nemoci česky a anglicky. Medically speaking in Czech and English. Praha. 1998.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences Study plan (Version): Physiotherapy (2019) Category: Health service 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter