Course: English Conversation in Nursing

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Course title English Conversation in Nursing
Course code HUM/DSB21
Organizational form of instruction Lesson
Level of course Bachelor
Year of study not specified
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 1
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)
  • Sobotková Hana, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Topics: 1. Patient communication, communication with pediatric patients/clients 2. Pre-operative assessment 3. Post-operative assessment 4. Pregnancy and childbirth 5. Newborn care 6. Student presenations The seminar consists of 14 hours of direct teaching and 10 hours of self-study and preparation. Total number of hours is 24.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook), Activating (Simulations, Games, Dramatization)
  • Homework for Teaching - 10 hours per semester
  • Attendace - 14 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of this course is to practice speaking in English, with focus on communication with patients/clients. The course revises and practices relevant grammatical structures, language functions and field-specific vocabulary. Students practise their presentations skills and prepare a final presentation on a topic of their choice. Students readily participate in classes, are interested in language learning and have sufficient language competence. The expected level of students' proficiency is B1/B2 CERF.
Students communicate readily in English, acquire a broad range of vocabulary related to pediatric nursing, develop their communicative and presentation skills.
Prerequisites
Competence in English at least at the CEFR reference level B1/B2.

Assessment methods and criteria
Analysis of linguistic

Attendance at least 80%, active participation in classes and completing assigned tasks. Final presentation on a chosen topic.
Recommended literature
  • HELP - on-line výukové materiály.
  • Allum, V., McGarr, P. (2010). Cambridge English for Nursing. Pre-intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
  • Bosher, Susan D. (2014). Talk Like a Nurse. Kaplan Publishing.
  • Grice, Tony. (2016). Oxford English for Careers - Nursing. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  • Harrison, Adrienne. (2016). Flash on English for Nursing.
  • Symons, Maria Spada, and Ros Wright. (2011). English for Nursing 2. Pearson.
  • Wright, Ross, and Bethany Cagnol. (2012). English for Nursing 1. Pearson.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences Study plan (Version): Paediatric Nursing (2019) Category: Health service 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Summer