Course: English I.

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Course title English I.
Course code UHP/FAJZ1
Organizational form of instruction Practice
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
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)
  • Bláhová Petra, Mgr.
Course content
1.-2. Health Care, Prevention and Healthy Life Style 3.-4. Diseases, Medical Equipment and Instruments 5.-6. Medicaments, First Aid 7.-8. The Human Body 9.-10. The Skeletal System 11.-12. The Muscular System 13.-14. The Digestive System 15.-16. The Integumentary System 17.-18. The Respiratory System 19.-20. The Cardiovascular System 21.-22. The Lymphatic System, The Endocrine System 23.-24. The Urinary Systém, The Reproductive System 25.-26. The Nervous System 27.-28. The Senses

Learning activities and teaching methods
Monologic (reading, lecture, briefing), Dialogic (discussion, interview, brainstorming), Activating (simulations, games, drama), Work with multi-media resources (texts, internet, IT technologies), Blended learning
Learning outcomes
The course is focused on professional vocabulary and communication. At the end of the course, students will be able to work with the professional literature, i.e. search for information, manage situations that require communication and present their professional knowledge.
Ability to use professional vocabulary. Studying academic literature. Development of communicative skills in English using discussions and presentations. Expressing and defending opinions in English. Using grammar included in the topics.
Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Test

Credit (zápočet) Credit will be granted upon successful completion of the course requirements (presence and active participation in group debates, presentations regarding given topics, final written test).
Recommended literature
  • ŘEŠETKA, M. Anglicko-český a česko-anglický slovník. Olomouc: FIN publishing, 2002.
  • AUSTIN, D., CROSFIELD, T. English for Nurses. Longman, 1992.
  • Bláha, J. English for health and Social Studies. České Budějovice: ZSF JU, 2001.
  • GLENDINNING, E., HOLNSTRÖM, B. English in Medicine. Cambridge University Press, 1996.
  • GOGELOVÁ, H. Angličtina pro fyzioterapeuty. Praha: Grada, 2011.
  • STURGEON, B. Check-Up. English Through Medical Readings. Torino, 1992.


Study plans that include the course
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