Практикум по культуре речевого общения на английском языке в академическом контексте

Бакалавриат 2026/2027

Статус: Курс обязательный (Иностранные языки и межкультурная коммуникация)

Где читается: Факультет гуманитарных наук

Когда читается: 3-й курс, 1-4 модуль

Охват аудитории: для своего кампуса

Преподаватели: Мартюшова Наталья Олеговна, Родоманченко Аида Сергеевна, Смирнова Анна Георгиевна, Цыгунова Мария Михайловна

Язык: английский

Кредиты: 5

Контактные часы: 112

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Abstract

The course is designed for students who seek to refine their English communicative competence to an advanced level of proficiency. Upon completion, students will be able to understand and critically analyse complex authentic materials, both oral and written. They will also be able to engage in topic-based discussions drawing on a wide range of authentic texts, while incorporating an extensive repertoire of proficient, subject-specific vocabulary. A key focus of the course is lexical precision: students will explore subtle connotations and nuances of vocabulary, enabling them to use English with a high degree of accuracy and flexibility, avoid stylistic pitfalls, and achieve a strong level of expressiveness in both written and spoken communication.

Learning Objectives

can understand extended discourse on abstract and complex topics beyond their field of interest, including when it is not clearly structured, when ideas are signalled implicitly or when pronunciation is not standard
can critically analyse complex authentic materials, both oral and written, recognising subtle distinctions of style, register and connotation that shape meaning
can engage in topic-based discussions drawing on a wide range of authentic texts, deploying an extensive repertoire of proficient, subject-specific vocabulary with accuracy and ease
can produce clear, well-structured texts on complex subjects, selecting vocabulary with precision to convey fine shades of meaning and avoid stylistic pitfalls
can express themselves fluently and spontaneously, almost effortlessly; has a good command of a broad lexical repertoire allowing gaps to be readily overcome with circumlocutions; has a good command of idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms with clear awareness of connotative levels of meaning
can interpret and describe clearly and reliably various forms of empirical data and visually organised information from conceptually complex research, using precise and appropriately nuanced vocabulary to convey findings accurately and avoid ambiguity

Expected Learning Outcomes

students will be able to deliver persuasive speeches effectively
students will be able to utilize the unit's active grammatical structures accurately and appropriately in various contexts
students will be able to use the unit’s active grammatical structures effectively in spoken and written communication
students will be able to apply C1-C2 level vocabulary accurately in speech and writing
students will be able to write well-structured written responses based on a range of texts and media
students will be able to distinguish between subtle differences in meaning among advanced-level synonyms
students will be able to produce well-structured written responses to a range of visual materials
students will be able to create multimodal content that effectively incorporates C1-C2 level vocabulary and topic-oriented lexis
students will be able to write well-structured written responses based on a range of texts and visuals
students will be able to participate effectively in two-way conversations, responding appropriately and maintaining interaction
students will be able to deliver persuasive poster defense effectively
students will be able to critically analyze a given situation or case in writing
students will be able to critically summarize, interpret, and comment on a given situation or case orally

Course Contents

Science & Technology
Nature & Ecology
Arts & Fashion
Medicine & Health
Law & Society
Sport & Leisure

Assessment Elements

Final Module 1 Test (LMS)
This control element cannot be retaken due to the fact that its administration is conducted exclusively online.
Written Work
In the event of a valid and documented reason, a student may, subject to agreement with the instructor, retake one assessment component per module.
Spoken Production
In the event of a valid and documented reason, a student may, subject to agreement with the instructor, retake one assessment component per module.
Class Participation
Class participation, homework completion, and ongoing quizzes are assessed throughout the course. However, quizzes in Module 1 are assessed separately. If a student is absent for a valid and documented reason, such as sick leave, they may receive 1 point for class participation, provided that they submit the completed self-study work and homework within two weeks of returning to their studies. Failure to do so will result in a 0 for class participation.
Quiz
A student may complete up to 50% of the quizzes for a module by prior arrangement with the instructor. The quizzes must be completed on the same day.
Semester Test
In the case of a valid and documented reason, and subject to prior agreement with the instructor, a student may take the test during the examination period, before the oral exam.
Oral Exam
During the Module 2 exam, the student delivers a monologue followed by a two-way conversation. During the Module 4 exam, the student is required to critically evaluate the texts and provide their own commentary on them.
Smart LMS Activity
Revision of materials in SmartLMS

Interim Assessment

2026/2027 1st module
0.25 * Written Work + 0.25 * Spoken Production + 0.15 * Final Module 1 Test (LMS) + 0.25 * Class Participation + 0.1 * Quiz
2026/2027 2nd module
0.2 * Written Work + 0.2 * Oral Exam + 0.25 * Class Participation + 0.15 * Semester Test + 0.2 * Spoken Production
2026/2027 4th module
0.2 * Spoken Production + 0.1 * Semester Test + 0.2 * Written Work + 0.2 * Class Participation + 0.1 * Smart LMS Activity + 0.2 * Oral Exam

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

A short guide to writing about art, Barnet, S., 2011
A short guide to writing about film, Corrigan, T., 2015
Advanced English grammar : a linguistic approach, Depraetere, I., 2012
The history of medicine: a very short introduction, Bynum, William, 2008
Английский язык для исследовательских и академических целей (English for Research and Academic Purposes) : учебник для вузов / А. В. Бакулев, С. В. Боголепова, А. А. Греченко [и др.]. — Санкт-Петербург : Лань, 2025. — 316 с. — ISBN 978-5-507-52550-8. — Текст : электронный // Лань : электронно-библиотечная система. — URL: https://e.lanbook.com/book/503575 (дата обращения: 00.00.0000). — Режим доступа: для авториз. пользователей.
Продвинутый английский язык для гуманитарных направлений = Advanced English for Humanities : учебник / С. В. Боголепова, Л. К. Рэйчел, А. В. Бакулев [и др.] ; под ред. С. В. Боголеповой, Л. К. Рэйчел. — Москва : КноРус, 2021. — 428 с. — ISBN 978-5-406-08337-6. — URL: https://book.ru/book/939870 (дата обращения: 09.12.2025). — Текст : электронный.
Продвинутый английский язык для гуманитарных направлений = Advanced English for Humanities : учебник / С. В. Боголепова, Л. К. Рэйчел, А. В. Бакулев [и др.] ; под ред. С. В. Боголеповой, Л. К. Рэйчел. — Москва : КноРус, 2026. — 428 с. — ISBN 978-5-406-15716-9. — URL: https://book.ru/book/960948 (дата обращения: 09.12.2025). — Текст : электронный.

Recommended Additional Bibliography

A dictionary of sports studies, Tomlinson, A., 2010
Kole, J. S., & American Bar Association. (2013). A Brief Guide to Brief Writing : Demystifying the Memorandum of the Law. Chicago, Illinois: American Bar Association. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=993109

Authors

SMIRNOVA ANNA GEORGIEVNA
Rodomanchenko Aida Sergeevna
Varkan Anna Petrovna
TSYGUNOVA MARIYA MIKHAYLOVNA

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