Course: Professional Conversation in English

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Course title Professional Conversation in English
Course code HUM/ZZA35
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 3
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 1
Language of instruction Czech, English
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Merz Lukáš, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Osnovou předmětu jsou klíčová témata komunikace s pacientem, s kolegy z lékařského týmu, rodinnými příslušníky a dalšími složkami záchranného týmu. Výuka probíhá formou simulovaných dialogů, prezentací a diskusí na vybraná témata s důrazem na aktivní ústní projev a poslech, terminologickou a gramatickou správnost individuálního projevu.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming)
Learning outcomes
The aim is to develop and deepen all language competencies with the emphasis on oral communication and specifics of technical vocabulary.
Students are able to use professional English vocabulary and grammatical structure corresponding to B2 level of CEFR.
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 and HUM/ZZA21 and HUM/ZZB22

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

Active participation in seminars and discussions; presentation on a given topic; written examination test.
Recommended literature
  • Allum, Victoria. (2010). Cambridge English for Nursing. Cambridge.
  • Baumruková, I. (2014). Angličtina pro záchranáře - Kazuistiky / English for Paramedics - Case studies. Praha.
  • Glendinning, Eric. (2007). Professional English in Use: Medicine. Cambridge.
  • Kobylková, A. (2004). English for medical students. Brno: Masarykova univerzita.
  • MCCULLAGH, M., WRIGHT, R. (2008). Good Practice. Communication Skills in English for the Medical Practitioner. Cambridge: CUP.
  • Murphy, R. (2012). English grammar in use: a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English : with answers. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.


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 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Winter