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Lecturer(s)
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Doskočil Ondřej, Mgr. et Mgr. Th.D.
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Course content
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1. - 2. Greek substantives in Latin 3. - 4. Adjectives of 3rd declension and Remedies 5. - 6. Comparison of adjectives 7. - 8 Adverbs 8. - 9. Numerals, revision 10. Credit test
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Learning activities and teaching methods
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Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Work with text (with textbook, with book)
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Learning outcomes
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As far as its content is concerned, the course follows the course of Latin 1 and further extends the acquired knowledge. Lexical and grammatical knowledge concerning medical terminology is accentuated. Apart from medical terminology, the course subject to study includes fundamental knowledge of Greek-Latin terminology concerning other scientific fields relating to medical and social issues. The graduate in the course should be able to form and use fundamental phrases of Greek-Latin medical terminology, to translate not too difficult texts and to understand words derived from the Latin and Greek languages.
The student should understand fundamental medical terminology as far as its lexical and grammatical aspects are concerned; they have acquired the right Latin pronunciation and become well informed of the Latin-Czech dictionary. They are able to use fundamental Latin substantives of all declensions in combination with other substantives, adjectives and prepositions. They know basic Latin adverbs and numerals, and they understand verbal categories, which are related to the formation of professional terminology. They know equivalents of fundamental professional terms in Latin and Greek. Using a dictionary, the student is able to understand a Latin diagnosis. They understand professional terms derived from Latin and Greek.
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Prerequisites
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The prerequisite shall be successful graduation of the Latin I. course.
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Student performance assessment, Didactic test
Credit: In the course of the term, approximately 4 short tests for the purpose of continuous assessment shall be taken. The student should pass at least half of such tests. In the final credit test, it is necessary to reach a score of 70%. The attendance of the student should be adapted for the purpose of passing the tests. Qualifying exam: During the oral examination, the student shall prove their knowledge of vocabulary, fundamental grammar and their practical use with respect to simple Latin phrases concerning the field of medicine and other scientific disciplines relating to the respective field of study.
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Recommended literature
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Ehrich, A. - Schroeder, C. L. Medical Terminology for Health Professions. Albany: Delmar Thomson Learning, 2001. ISBN 0-7668-1297-9.
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Steiner, S. S. Quick Medical Terminology. A Self-Teaching Guide. Hoboken: John Wiley & Sons, 2003. ISBN 0-471-23359-5.
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Stone, J. R. Latin for the Illiterati. London: Routledge, 1999. ISBN 0-415-92210-0.
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Stone, J. R. More Latin for Illiterati. A guide to Everyday Medical, Legal, and Religious Latin.
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