Course: Conversation in English

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Course title Conversation in English
Course code HUM/ZZK11
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
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
Patient communication Effective communication strategies Paramedicine in a wider context Work experience, critical points.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization), Group work, Listening
Learning outcomes
The aim is to develop and deepen all language competencies with the emphasis on oral communication and specifics of technical vocabulary.
Students will gain skills in communicating in the English language, strengthen their oral and expressive skills both at a general level and with regard to their professional focus.
Prerequisites
Knowledge of English language at least at A2 CEFR level.

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Analysis of linguistic

80% completion of seminars, active work in the seminar.
Recommended literature
  • HELP ? on-line výukové materiály.
  • Dooley, Jenny. (2017). Career Paths: Paramedics. Newbery.
  • GLENDINNING, Eric H. a Ron HOWARD. (2007). Professional English in Use. Medicine. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
  • Glendinning,E., Holmström, B. A. S. (2015). English in Medicine. Cambridge University Press.
  • Grice, Tony. (2016). Oxford English for Careers - Nursing. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  • Louhmi, S. (2015). English for Nurses. Elsevier.
  • Wright, R. (2012). English for Nursing Level 1.


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 (2021) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter