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Lecturer(s)
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Krčmář Petr, Mgr.
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Pospíšilová Linda, Mgr.
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Course content
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The Hospital Team. In and around the Hospital. Hospital Admissions. Accidents and Emergencies. Pain. Symptoms. Caring for the Elderly. Nutrition and Obesity.
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Work with text (with textbook, with book), Skills training, Stimulating activities (simulation, games, drama)
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Learning outcomes
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The aim of the course is development of language skills and introduction of Medical English. The course should consolidate knowledge and command of English and increase interest in English learning. The focus is on extension of the passive and active command of basic medical vocabulary, revision of basic grammar structures, and practice of language skills. The final level of communicative competence: B1 in Medical English.
The student is able to communicate interactively at B1 level, is capable of using relevant Medical English vocabulary. B1/MedE: Speaking: interactivity, distinguishing register. Reading: mastering reading techniques, advanced use of dictionaries and sources of information. Writing: respecting style and register. Listening: comprehension of commonly mediated types of listening on familiar matters regularly encountered in the hospital.
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Prerequisites
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Communicative competence: CEFR B1 in general English.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Oral performance analysis, Didactic test
The credit will be given on the basis of passing the end-term written test (pass mark 60%).
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Recommended literature
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Buldov, S.V., Maxerová M. English for nurses, Angličtina pro zdravotní sestry, Informatorium, Praha 2003.
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Grice, Tony. English for Careers, Nursing 1.
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