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. 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), Group work
  • 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
Student performance, 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