English for Beginners - 2

2020/2021

Учебный год

ENG

Обучение ведется на английском языке

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Кредиты

Кто читает:

Отдел сопровождения учебного процесса в Совместном бакалавриате ВШЭ-РЭШ

Статус:

Курс обязательный

Когда читается:

1-й курс, 3, 4 модуль

Course Syllabus

Abstract

This course is aimed at developing students ' academic skills necessary for using English language in educational, scientific and professional activities, further education, as well as research activities.

Learning Objectives

• The course is aimed at helping students of the pre-intermediate level of English or lower overcome the language barrier and grow into independent language users.

Expected Learning Outcomes

• Develop students' writing skills through short essays, emails and journals
• Help students become more confident speakers by participating in role-plays and delivering presentations
• Increase students' vocabulary in everyday and academic spheres
• Strengthen students' grammar competence
• Teach students effective listening and reading strategies that will enable them to understand authentic discourse

Course Contents

• Topic 1. EDUCATION
• Topic 2. HOUSING; CITY LIFE; LIVING SPACES
• Topic 3. FOOD
• Topic 4. SHOPPING; MARKETING

Assessment Elements

• Class attendance and participation
• Written assignments
• Oral assignments
• Intermediate quizzes and midterm tests

Interim Assessment

• Interim assessment (4 module)
  Throughout the course, students accumulate points for a variety of tasks. Tasks have different weights, and at the end of each month, the maximum amount of points might be slightly different. Individual student's progress will be measured against the maximum possible score in each month and then converted to NES grades. The minimal passing grade is 60% of the month's maximum score. The types of graded assignments are the following: Class attendance and participation 25% Written assignments 25% Oral assignments 25% Intermediate quizzes and midterm tests 25%

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

• Berry, R. (2018). English Grammar : A Resource Book for Students (Vol. 2nd edition). [Place of publication not identified]: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1753147
• English for economics in higher education studies : course book, Roberts, M., 2012
• English grammar in use supplementary exercises : with answers, Hashemi, L., 2001

Recommended Additional Bibliography

• Altenberg, E. P., & Vago, R. M. (2010). English Grammar : Understanding the Basics. Cambridge: Cambridge eText. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=317623
• Woods, G. (2017). English Grammar For Dummies (Vol. 3rd edition). Hoboken, New Jersey: For Dummies. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1504082