Course: Professional English

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Course title Professional English
Course code HUM/ZTK01
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course unspecified
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Sobotková Hana, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Topics: - Human body and body systems - Introduction to English for radiography - X-ray examination and equipment - X-ray patient communication and instructions - CT scan and patient communication - Protective equipment

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
Learning outcomes
This subject is designed to help students improve their language skills at an intermediate+ level. It focuses on English terminology in diagnostic imaging. Students will be able to use English in their profession and will be able to communicate with foreign patients effectively.
Students will acquire a basic level of healthcare English necessary for their profession.
Prerequisites
Competence in English at least at the CEFR reference level A2/B1.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Written exam

80% seminar attendance, active particiaption in classes, completing assigned tasks, final credit test.
Recommended literature
  • Glendinning, Eric H. and Ron Howard. (2007). Professional English in Use: Medicine. Cambridge.
  • Grice, Tony and James Greenan. (2008). Oxford English for Careers: Nursing 2. Oxford University Press.
  • JOHNSTON BROWN, M., JORGENSEN, F. Anglicko-český příruční slovníček pro sestry.
  • McCarter, Sam. (2010). Oxford English for Careers: Medicine 2. Oxford University Press.
  • Murray, Jonathan P. (2009). Angličtina pro lékařskou praxi / English in Medical Practice. Leda.
  • Parkinson, J., Brooker, C. (2005). Angličtina pro sestry. Praha: Grada.
  • Urszula Swoboda-Rydz. (2020). English for Radiographers. Warszawa.
  • Vince, Michael. (2008). Macmillan English Grammar in Context Intermediate with Key. Macmillan.


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