Course: English for Health Care II - B1

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Course title English for Health Care II - B1
Course code JC/ZPA2B
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction 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)
  • Krčmář Petr, Mgr.
  • Pospíšilová Linda, Mgr.
Course content
Blood. Death and Dying. Hygiene. Mental Health Nursing. Monitoring the Patient. Medication. Alternative Treatments. Standardized final language exam which consists of both the written and the oral part and which also reflects the specific command of language relevant to the students professional needs.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Work with text (with textbook, with book), Skills training, Stimulating activities (simulation, games, drama)
Learning outcomes
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 initial level of communicative competence: B1 in General English. 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.
Prerequisites
Communicative competence: CEFR B1 in general English.
JC/ZPA1B

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral performance analysis, Didactic test

The credit will be given on the basis of prepared and presented semestral paper on an assigned theme. The exam consists of a written test (pass mark 60%) and an oral interview.
Recommended literature
  • Buldov, S.V., Maxerová M. English for nurses, Angličtina pro zdravotní sestry, Informatorium, Praha 2003.
  • Grice, Tony. English for Careers, Nursing 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 Studies Study plan (Version): General nurse (2013) Category: Health service 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Summer