Fresher’s Week with Intensive Czech Course

The Dean, the Language Department and the Association of International Medical Students(AIMS) of the 2nd Medical Faculty invite you cordially to attend an orientation week for 1st year students. The purpose of this week is to help bridge all potential gaps. There is an intensive Czech course available to give you a first glance into the language and life in Prague. In addition, there are activities planned for every afternoon including: tours of the faculty and important departments, discussion forums where you can meet upper year students and get some essential information, as well as student talks with advice on getting through 1st year. Also included are team-building activites where you can meet your peers and get the chance to win great prizes like your first muscle poster or stethoscope! The week will end with the White Coat Ceremony, where you will receive your first white coat symbolizing your entrance into the medical society.

Program at a glance:

Mon 20. 9. / Tue 21. 9. / Wed 22. 9. / Thu 23. 9. / Fri 24. 9. / Sat 25.9.
8.30- 12.00 / A guide through the social & cultural aspects of the country you’ll be living in -presented by the Language Department
Czech
Small RIght Hall / Czech
Dept. of Languages / Czech
Dept. of Languages / Czech
Dept. of Languages / Czech
Dept. of Languages
12.00-13.00 / LUNCH / LUNCH / LUNCH / LUNCH / LUNCH
13.00 / Welcome speech –Dean of the Faculty
“Welcome to the Life of a Med Student”-
All you need to know about getting started as a 1st year- Q & A Discussion Forum with upper year students
Small Right Hall / Exhibition of textbooks in the University Library
14.00 Study/Examination Rules
-2nd Medical Faculty & University website, presented by the Vice Dean
Small Right Hall / “Lost in Prague”-Tour Day 1 - How to find your way around Motol hospital and important locations on the university campus
Small Right Hall / “Still Lost in Prague” Tour Day 2
-How to get a tram pass, student card, finding your way through Prague city
Small Right Hall / “Survival of the Fittest” - Tips on how to make it successfully through 1st year in Charles University
Small Right Hall
19.00-22.00 / Pub Quiz
at Red Room / Dr Voják / 18.30 – 19.30
“White Coat Ceremony” in Břevnovský klášter / Kick off at Jet Set Lounge

The price for this week is 1200 CZK, and includes all the activities above as well as the Czech book “Basic Czech” and a University White Coat

* (The price forWhite Coat Ceremony only is 800 CZK and includes the University White Coat)

Intensive Czech Course Syllabus

A very important part of the program is an introduction to the Czech language. The best way to have a smoother transition into a new living environment is to master the language. This will help you to have easier communication with patients, learn more about the country, and more importantly help you to deal with the problems that may arise when living in the CzechRepublic.

This is an excellent opportunity to start learning the Czech language very quickly and intensively. At the start of the course, the Department of Languages will give a presentation about Czech history, interesting places, living, public transportation, Czech food, etc. which can help you get settled in Prague. The syllabus for the rest of the week is as follows:

1Pronunciation.

The Czech alphabet

Some important signs and notices

Basic phrases and greetings

2The verb „to be“

Where are you from? What? Who?

Nouns – Gender

A Town – Where? Placing adverbs

Prague – Basic information, shops

3My room, furniture

What is...like? Which? Adjectives

Colours, fruits

The/this, one

4University – Basic vocabulary

Whose? Possessive pronouns

Cardinal numerals. How much x many? Dialogues

5The verb „to have“, „to like“

Revision

After this course, you should be able to read Czech text, understand basic phrases (How are you? Where are you from? How much does it cost? What time is it?). You will be able to introduce yourselves as well as read and understand basic signs (open, closed, entrance, tickets, out of order, etc.). You will also know Czech words for some food, drinks and furniture (water, wine, bread, chair, etc.).

“Basic Czech”- the book which is used in the Czech curriculum of the 1st year is included

Fresher’s Events

PUB QUIZInteams withyour new peers, together you will put your knowledge against the quizmaster. Battle your way through rounds such as movies, music, quotes, “the special round” and many more!If you think that you are extra good in a field -play the joker and double your points! Superb prizes for the best of the best.

Dr. VOJÁK“Dr. Voják” is the university hang out spot. Join us for a fun-filled evening of team building activities, games and chances to win countless fabulous prizes. Also to look forward to are student performances that will be included.

WHITE COAT CEREMONYFor the first time in the history of Charles University, the 2nd Medical Faculty is hosting a White Coat Ceremony. This ceremony represents the first year medical student’s induction into the medical society. Speeches will be given by the Dean and faculty members. Individually, each student’s name will be called and you will receive your first university white coat from the Dean of the Faculty. Along with your peers, you will recite an oath pledging your sincerity to your future profession.
The White Coat Ceremony will be held in the beautiful and historical monastery called Břevnovský klášter ( in a special hall called the Theresian Hall. After the ceremony, those who want are cordially invited to enjoy a dinner in the klášterní šenk, a charming restaurant located next to the monastery to continue /
Břevnovský klášter

the celebration ( (As the šenk hasa capacity of 100 people only, we will go to the fabulous restaurant down town, Kavárna Slavia, in case of


The Theresian Hall / exceeding this limit).
Family and guests are most welcome to attend and witness this moment of honor.
Date: Friday 24.9. 2010
Time: 18.30 -19.30
Place: Břevnovský klášter, Prague
Dress code: Formal
A University White Coat is included
*Please note that this does not include the food and beverages.

What better way is there to get settled down in a new country and university than to meet the students who have successfully done it before you? We hope to see you there!

How to find our Faculty

Directions for Possible Routes:

  • From Andel: take bus 167 straight to Nemocnice Motol OR take tram 9 to Motol and then walk

to bus stop Motol across the street and takebus 174 or 180 to Nemocnice Motol (one stop)

  • From Kolej Kajetanka or Kolej Komenskeho: take bus 174/180 straight to Nemocnice Motol
  • From any location on the Metro: take the green line and go to Dejvicka, then take bus 174 or

180 straight to Nemocnice Motol OR take the yellow line to Andel and follow directions above

More details regarding the transport connection to our Faculty are available at

at the official website of Prague Transit Company at

* To participate in, please register before the 10.9.2010 by using the binding applicationor send an e-mail with the activities you have chosen to:

*Fees should be paid at our Cash Office next to the study department before the course or by the first day of course at the latest.

* If you have any questions, or need advices feel free to contact Annika Malmgren on e-mail

Binding Application for

Fresher’s Week with Intensive Czech Course

(20.9- 25.9.2010)

*** Please register before the 10.9.2010 ***

Surname ______

Name ______

Email address ______

Activities chosen:

Fresher’s Week activities and White Coat Ceremony (white coat and Czech book included) (1200 CZK)

White Coat Ceremony only (white coat included) (800 CZK)

*IMPORTANT: To attend the White Coat Ceremony, please indicate the following

1)your size for the white coat: ______female / male

Female
size - XS
size - S
size - M
size - L
size - XL
size - XXL

Male

size - S
size - M
size - L
size - XL
size - XXL

2)number of guests attending the ceremony: ______

3)total number of people attending the dinner: ______

______

Date Signature