Publication at Faculty of Medicine in Hradec Králové |
2008
Abstract
In the Czech Republic, Czech as a foreign language is taught in the English study programs at medical colleges. Its aim is to prepare foreign students for their clinical classes in the hospitals, classes in which they will communicate with patients exclusively in Czech.
The author of this article introduces the interdisciplinary relations (on a sociological, psychological and ethical level) which build the framework for the sociocultural competences of foreign students in their communications with patients (Czech native speakers). She also discusses the strong influence which these circumstances have on teaching of Czech and whether or not the current teaching format prepares the students for such a demanding task.