Магистратура
2019/2020
Английский язык для специальных целей - математический английский
Статус:
Курс адаптационный (Прикладная статистика с методами сетевого анализа)
Направление:
01.04.02. Прикладная математика и информатика
Где читается:
Международная лаборатория прикладного сетевого анализа
Когда читается:
1-й курс, 1 модуль
Формат изучения:
без онлайн-курса
Преподаватели:
Кускова Валентина Викторовна
Прогр. обучения:
Прикладная статистика с методами сетевого анализа
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
3
Контактные часы:
20
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This course is an adaptive discipline, offered to some students of MASNA program to prepare them for the advanced nature of the program. The course is strongly related and complementary to all courses in the program as the program is taught in English. The course gives students an important foundation to read advanced mathe-matical texts and express own thoughts in English.
Learning Objectives
- The goal of the course is to review English in its application to mathematical disciplines.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Know basic mathematical terminology of the English language.
- Know grammatical rules for using mathematics in the written and spoken English
- Have a working command of mathematical English
- Know basic rules for writing up mathematical texts in English.
- Be able to understand mathematical notation and terminology in English.
- Be able to read advanced texts with mathematical notation and explanation.
- Be able to express own thoughts, containing mathematics, verbally and in writing.
- Have an ability to communicate freely in English.
- Have an ability to use mathematical notation appropriately, both in writing and orally.
Course Contents
- A mathematical grammar of EnglishThe intricacies of building sentences, containing mathematical expressions.
- Mathematical termsBasics of translating mathematical terms into English. Incorporating mathematical lingo into the everyday conversations, presentations, and written texts.
- Foundations of English grammarEnglish as a scientific and research language; peculiarities of using mathematical English.
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Baber, R. L. (2011). The Language of Mathematics : Utilizing Math in Practice. Hoboken, N.J.: Wiley. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=475534
- Hemphill, G. (1973). A Mathematical Grammar of English. The Hague: De Gruyter Mouton. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=627900
- Molina, C. (2012). The Problem with Math Is English : A Language-Focused Approach to Helping All Students Develop a Deeper Understanding of Mathematics. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=481799
- Schwartzman, S. (2012). The Words of Mathematics : An Etymological Dictionary of Mathematical Terms Used in English. Cambridge: Mathematical Association of America. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=450262
- Urdan, T. C. (2005). Statistics in Plain English (Vol. 2nd ed). Mahwah, N.J.: Taylor & Francis [CAM]. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=128580
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- English as a scientific and research language : debates and discourses / ed. by Ramón Plo Alastrué . (2015). Berlin [u.a.]: de Gruyter Mouton. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edswao&AN=edswao.443278601
- Herbst, T., & Walter de Gruyter & Co. (2010). English Linguistics : A Coursebook for Students of English. Berlin: De Gruyter Mouton. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=390973
- Manchón, R. (2009). Writing in Foreign Language Contexts : Learning, Teaching, and Research. Buffalo: Multilingual Matters. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=287365