2026/2027
Английский язык для специальных целей. Английский для международников – 1
Статус:
Факультатив
Кто читает:
Школа иностранных языков
Где читается:
Факультет гуманитарных наук
Когда читается:
1, 2 модуль
Охват аудитории:
для своего кампуса
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
3
Контактные часы:
48
Course Syllabus
Abstract
English for International Studies -1 is a course designed for the first-year undergraduate students majoring in World Economy and International Relations. The course is based on the Concept for the Development of Foreign Language Communicative Competence of HSE University Students. The course takes a balanced approach to building students’ confidence and skills required to excel in academic study, as well as to use English in the modern world. It combines (1) upgrading student English language and communication skills to the upper intermediate level (including reading and listening comprehension, written and oral expression, and communicative interaction) and (2) building a strong foundation in the field of International Studies. Content-based language teaching increases students’ motivation, develops more comprehensive knowledge of the world and supports their general educational needs. The multifaceted holistic approach provides students with the tools for comprehending , exploring, and interpreting current trends in economic, political, and social development. Contemporary topics and issues stimulate students’ minds, develop their critical thinking skills, and motivate learners to meaningfully engage with language.
The final grade is composed of the following parts: Written Assessment (WA) * 0.2 + Oral Assessment (OA) * 0.2 + Home Assignment (HA) * 0.1 + English Grammar and Vocabulary Test * 0.1 + Attendance * 0.1 + Final Assessment (FA) * 0.3. There are no blocking elements.
The prerequisites for the course are at least 70 points in the HSE entrance language proficiency test.
Learning Objectives
- The course aims at introducing students to topical business and international relations issues and building professional language and communication skills ● enriching the academic and subject-specific vocabulary and extending the grammatical range for discussing a variety of topics, such as International Politics and Foreign Policy, Economics and World Economy, Outstanding Political Leaders and Entrepreneurs, Small Business and Corporations, etc. ● equipping students with the reading strategies needed for tackling information-rich texts ● improving students’ writing skills using a scaffolding approach to writing ● increasing exposure to natural fluency and pronunciation using various video resources ● developing skills of target listening and extracting information from various types of texts (lectures, interviews, discussions, etc.) ● developing intercultural competence while focusing on the national aspects of cultures, comparing them to their own culture.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- to understand the major specialised terms associated with economics, politics and international relations
- to use language flexibly and effectively for academic and professional purposes
- to develop skills of note-taking
- to give a structured talk (monologue): descriptive/informative/reasoning
- to participate in discussions on various topics (active listening, questioning, responding to questions, emphasizing)
- to understand lectures, dialogues and polylogues on both familiar and unfamiliar topics
- to understand text structure
- to use basic listening techniques (predicting, understanding main ideas and details)
- to develop skills in writing a summary
- to use basic reading techniques, skimming and scanning (predicting, understanding main ideas, understanding details)
Course Contents
- What are international studies about? Economics vs world economy. World politics vs foreign policy
- What is a state? Territory, people and sovereignty
- Economic systems
- What do diplomats do? The most influential diplomats and political leaders
- Role and challenges of entrepreneurs. Outstanding entrepreneurs
Assessment Elements
- Final Assessment (FA)Final assessment equals to the interim exam which is held in the form of a written test. The exam aims to check whether the student demonstrates the acquisition of the set learning objectives. The exam includes two parts: Listening and Writing. Listening (L): Max. 10 points (1 point for every correct answer). Time: 20 min. Duration of audio file: 5-7 minutes. Writing (W): Max. 10 points. Time: 50 min. Task: Write a summary of the following text (text range: BE, AE, GE, ESP). Recommended word count: 10-30% of the total word count of the text. Grading formula: L* 0.5 + W*0.5 = 10. Period of FA: 10 days prior to the second module’s session.
- Written Assessment (WA)WA consists of minimum 4 tasks of different types, including interim ones (for example, essays, graph descriptions, reviews, reports). WA can also include annotations, emails, listening and reading tasks, grammar and vocabulary tasks at the end of a section or topic. WA refers to written tasks that students complete in class.
- Oral Assessment (OA)OA consists of minimum 3 tasks of different types, including interim ones (for example, a monologue for 1-year students as well as dialogues and presentations) that students do in class.
- Home Assignment (HA)Home Assignment (HA) includes oral and/or written tasks that are assigned to students for independent completion and submission. Students do the tasks at home and either turn them in to their teachers or submit them via Smart LMS for grading.
- English Grammar and Vocabulary TestStudents take English Grammar and Vocabulary Test in class.
- AttendanceAttendance grade is calculated using a 10-point grading scale based on a student’s attendance rate.
Interim Assessment
- 2026/2027 2nd module0.2 * Written Assessment (WA) + 0.3 * Final Assessment (FA) + 0.1 * Attendance + 0.1 * Home Assignment (HA) + 0.2 * Oral Assessment (OA) + 0.1 * English Grammar and Vocabulary Test
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Clark, W. R. (DE-588)13711754X, (DE-576)302153160. (2013). Principles of comparative politics / William Roberts Clark; Matt Golder; Sona Nadenichek Golder. Los Angeles [u.a.]: CQ Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edswao&AN=edswao.359208835
- Якушева, И. В. Английский язык (B1). Introduction Into Professional English : учебник и практикум для вузов / И. В. Якушева, О. А. Демченкова. — 3-е изд., испр. и доп. — Москва : Издательство Юрайт, 2025. — 148 с. — (Высшее образование). — ISBN 978-5-534-17896-8. — Текст : электронный // Образовательная платформа Юрайт [сайт]. — URL: https://urait.ru/bcode/561203 (дата обращения: 02.07.2026).
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Academic writing : a handbook for international students, Bailey, S., 2011