Course: English III.

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Course title English III.
Course code HUM/ZZA21
Organizational form of instruction Lesson + Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 2
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Course availability The course is available to visiting students
Lecturer(s)
  • Merz Lukáš, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Topics: 1. Gynaecology and obstetrics. 2. Oncology. 3. Gastroenterology. 4. Neurology. 5. Surgery (pre-operative checks, post-operative treatment, monitoring the patient). 6. Infectious diseases. 7. Renal disorders and treatment. 8. Therapies, radiology, physiotherapy. Prevention. 9. Presentations and research.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic Lecture(Interpretation, Training), Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
Learning outcomes
The aim is to deepen language competencies (speaking, reading with comprehension, listening, writing) at B2 level of CEFR. The subject focuses on the language and professional vocabulary for paramedics.
Students are able to describe concepts related to different medical specializations, they know practical vocabulary (i.e. used in patient´s assessment, history taking, medical instruments and equipment). They are able to use common English terms as well as professional English terms related to emergencies and chronic diseases. Students know the grammar typical for professional language. They are able to read and comprehend professional texts.
Prerequisites
unspecified
HUM/ZZA03
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HUM/ZZK02
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HUM/ZZP02 and HUM/ZZB06
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HUM/ZZK05
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HUM/ZZP05

Assessment methods and criteria
Written exam, Student performance, Analysis of linguistic

Active participation in seminars; homework/assignments; two written tests; written examination test.
Recommended literature
  • Allum, V., McGarr, P. (2010). Cambridge English for nursing. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
  • Baumruková. (2014). Angličtina pro záchranáře - Kazuistiky / English for Paramedics - Case studies. Praha.
  • Dooley, Jenny. (2017). Career Paths: Paramedics. Newbery.
  • Glendinning, Eric. (2007). Professional English in Use: Medicine. Cambridge.
  • Grice, T., Greenan, J. (2008). Oxford English for Careers: Nursing 2. Oxford: OUP.
  • Grice, Tony. (2016). Oxford English for Careers - Nursing. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  • Kobylková, A. (2004). English for medical students. Brno: Masarykova univerzita.
  • Murphy, Raymond. English Grammar in Use (4th edition). Cambridge.


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): Paramedic (2019) Category: Health service 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter