English for Beginners - 2

2023/2024

Учебный год

ENG

Обучение ведется на английском языке

6

Кредиты

Кто читает:

Отдел сопровождения учебного процесса в бакалавриате

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

• Increase students' vocabulary in everyday and academic spheres
• Strengthen students' grammar competence
• Develop students' writing skills through short essays, emails and journals
• Help students become more confident speakers by participating in role-plays and delivering presentations
• 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 Participation
  25%
• Quiz
  25%
• Midterm
  10%
• Final Exam
  15%
• Assignments
  25%

Interim Assessment

• 2023/2024 4th module
  0.12 * Quiz + 0.13 * Quiz + 0.12 * Assignments + 0.13 * Assignments + 0.12 * Class Participation + 0.13 * Class Participation + 0.07 * Final Exam + 0.08 * Final Exam + 0.05 * Midterm + 0.05 * Midterm

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