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Academic Communication in English - CPVL011
Title: Academic Communication in English
Guaranteed by: Department of Languages and Medical Terminology 3FM CU (12-UCJA)
Faculty: Third Faculty of Medicine
Actual: from 2023 to 2023
Semester: winter
Points: 2
E-Credits: 2
Examination process: winter s.:
Hours per week, examination: winter s.:0/30, C [HS]
Extent per academic year: 0 [hours]
Capacity: unknown / unknown (15)
Min. number of students: 5
4EU+: no
Virtual mobility / capacity: no
Key competences:  
State of the course: taught
Language: English
Teaching methods: full-time
Teaching methods: full-time
Level:  
Note: course can be enrolled in outside the study plan
enabled for web enrollment
Guarantor: Mgr. Bc. Vlastislav Ryšavý
Comes under: VSEOB-PVK-4 (ZÁPIS)
Pre-requisite : CVSE3P0015, C1VL001
Examination dates   Schedule   
Annotation -
Last update: Mgr. Bc. Vlastislav Ryšavý (02.05.2023)
This compulsory-optional course will focus on developing professional English in both written and spoken form in preparation for students´ future scientific work. The course is designed to improve the ability to communicate in English in the areas of science and medicine with an emphasis on professional use. Teaching methods are aimed at developing the ability to speak, read and discuss all topics clearly and effectively. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to express themselves more fluently, especially in scientific areas. Furthermore, they should feel more confident not only when talking with individuals, but also when giving presentations, lectures, writing emails, abstracts or articles on a given topic. In addition, students should be able to cite sources accordingly, incl. citations and bibliography.
Aim of the course -
Last update: Mgr. Bc. Vlastislav Ryšavý (02.05.2023)

The course will focus on developing professional English in both written and spoken form in preparation for students´ future scientific work. The course is designed to improve the ability to communicate in English in the areas of science and medicine with an emphasis on professional use. Teaching methods are aimed at developing the ability to speak, read and discuss all topics clearly and effectively.

Upon completion of the course, students should be able to express themselves more fluently, especially in scientific areas. Furthermore, they should feel more confident not only when talking with individuals, but also when giving presentations, lectures, writing emails, abstracts or articles on a given topic. In addition, students should be able to cite sources accordingly, incl. citations and bibliography.

Course completion requirements - Czech
Last update: Mgr. Bc. Vlastislav Ryšavý (02.05.2023)

Aktivní účast na výuce (tj. pravidelná docházka, práce v hodině, plnění zadaných úkolů včetně domácí přípravy, splnění čtyř e-learningových úkolů včetně písemných úkolů, vypracování prezentace a její přednesení v hodině).

Students will receive their credits once the following criteria have been met:

  • active participation in class (i. e. regular attendance, classwork, coming to class prepared),
  • completion of all 4 e-learning sessions in the Moodle incl. the submission of written tasks,
  • regular attendance (max. 3/4 unexcused absences, to be clarified),
  • giving a 10-minute presentation in Academic English on one of the topics provided by the instructor.

No exam/credit test to be taken.

Literature -
Last update: Mgr. Bc. Vlastislav Ryšavý (02.05.2023)

Doporučená literatura:

E. H. Glendenning, R. Howard: Professional English in Use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2007.

M. Swan, C. Walter: Oxford English Grammar Course: Advanced. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2019.

D. Porter: Check Your Vocabulary for Academic English. Oxford: Macmillan Publishers Ltd, 2008.

R. Wyatt: Check Your Vocabulary for TOEIC. Oxford. Macmillan Publishers Ltd, 2008.

Doplňující literatura:

A. Holá, T. Kopřivová: English for Medical Students. Praha: Karolinum, 2020.

S. McCarter: Oxford English for Careers - Medicine 2. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2010.

J. P. Murray: Angličtina pro lékařskou praxi - English in Medical Practice. Praha: Leda, 2009.

M. McCullagh, R. Wright: Good Practice Student's Book: Communication Skills in English for the Medical Practitioner. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2008.

M. Swan: Practical English Usage (Third Edition). Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005.

J. Parkinson: Angličtina pro lékaře. Manuál pro praxi (1. vydání). Praha: Grada Publishing, 2004.

J. Přívratská a kol.: English in the Medical Profession (1. vydání). Praha: Karolinum, 2001.

M. Gyorffy: English for Doctors (2. vydání). Praha: Triton, 2001.

J. Přívratská, J. Šimek: A Reader in Medical Ethics (1. vydání). Praha: Karolinum, 1997.

Teaching methods -
Last update: Mgr. Bc. Vlastislav Ryšavý (02.05.2023)

Face-to-face seminars, e-learning sessions, presentations + feedback.

Requirements to the exam -
Last update: Mgr. Bc. Vlastislav Ryšavý (02.05.2023)

Students will receive their credits once the following criteria have been met:

  • active participation in class (i. e. regular attendance, classwork, coming to class prepared),
  • completion of all 4 e-learning sessions in the Moodle incl. the submission of written tasks,
  • regular attendance (max. 3/4 unexcused absences, to be clarified),
  • giving a 10-minute presentation in Academic English on one of the topics provided by the instructor.

No exam/credit test to be taken.

Syllabus -
Last update: Mgr. Bc. Vlastislav Ryšavý (02.05.2023)

Tentative syllabus:

W1: Course introduction, requirements + assessment; faculty/university vocabulary, abbreviations; Academic English I – general characteristics

W2: Academic English II – key features, structure, differences between general English and Academic English, usage

W3: Academic English III – text analysis; Punctuation rules in English I (punctuation marks, using commas)

W4: E-LEARNING I (Academic English features, punctuation rules)

W5: Punctuation rules in English II (punctuation marks exercises), Discourse markers I (overview)

W6: Discourse markers II (exercises), prepositions

W7: E-LEARNING II (LISTENING + WRITING) – TED TALK (TBC)

W8: Written communication: CV/resume in English (structure, content, conventions)

W9: Written communication: abstract, academic article (structure, content)

W10: Written communication: citations and references in formal writing (structure, conventions)

W11: E-LEARNING III (LISTENING + WRITING) – TED TALK (TBC)

W12: Student presentations I, review exercises (selection, TBC)

W13: E-LEARNING IV (LISTENING + WRITING) – TED TALK (TBC)

W14: Student presentations II, review exercises (selection, TBC)

W15: Student presentations III, final revision, reflection, assessment

Note: The course syllabus is only tentative and may be subject to change at the discretion of the instructor, considering the progress and rhythm of the course. The instructor welcomes any suggestions on how to improve the syllabus (or any other aspect of the class for that matter).

Entry requirements -
Last update: Mgr. Bc. Vlastislav Ryšavý (02.05.2023)

Prerequisite: Angličtina pro lékaře/English for Doctors (CVSE3P0015), 4th-year students (General Medicine). Czech curriculum only.

Course completion requirements - Czech
Last update: Mgr. Bc. Vlastislav Ryšavý (02.05.2023)

Aktivní účast na výuce (tj. pravidelná docházka, práce v hodině, plnění zadaných úkolů včetně domácí přípravy, splnění čtyř e-learningových úkolů včetně písemných úkolů, vypracování prezentace a její přednesení v hodině).

Students will receive their credits once the following criteria have been met:

  • active participation in class (i. e. regular attendance, classwork, coming to class prepared),
  • completion of all 4 e-learning sessions in the Moodle incl. the submission of written tasks,
  • regular attendance (max. 3/4 unexcused absences, to be clarified),
  • giving a 10-minute presentation in Academic English on one of the topics provided by the instructor.

No exam/credit test to be taken.

 
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