Бакалавриат
2019/2020
Английский язык для начинающих - 2
Статус:
Курс обязательный (Совместная программа по экономике НИУ ВШЭ и РЭШ)
Направление:
38.03.01. Экономика
Кто читает:
Отдел сопровождения учебного процесса в Совместном бакалавриате ВШЭ-РЭШ
Где читается:
Факультет экономических наук
Когда читается:
1-й курс, 3, 4 модуль
Формат изучения:
без онлайн-курса
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
6
Контактные часы:
96
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
- Participation in a particular speaking task in class
- A written assignment
- Grammar and Vocabulary quiz
- Monthly presentation
- Monthly final test
- Monthly oral assessment
Interim Assessment
- Interim assessment (3 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:
- 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:
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