Бакалавриат
2021/2022
Английский язык промежуточный - 1
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:
2-й курс, 1, 2 модуль
Формат изучения:
без онлайн-курса
Охват аудитории:
для своего кампуса
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
6
Контактные часы:
64
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This 200 level course is designed to reinforce and improve upon the skills that students have learned at the 100 level or through previous study. The focus of the class will be on improving comprehensive skills, with an emphasis on developing oral fluency. In addition, the course will include regular reading, grammar and vocabulary components taken from authentic or semi/graded authentic materials. Students will also focus on improving their critical thinking skills through writing and discussion of the topics covered in class. Topics will cover a broad range of issues, from social and historical topics to political and economic themes in order to expand upon the students’ knowledge of specialized vocabulary. Pre-discussion tasks will include vocabulary priming exercises, focused grammar practice, or authentic media presentations. Selected articles will be presented for analysis and discussion with further possible use as a writing topic.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Students will aquire terminology and vocabulary related to the theme presented in class and incorporate these terms into their functional English vocabulary.
- Students will consolidate and improve their basic grammatical knowledge as well as learn more advanced constructions.
- Students will improve their spoken English and critical thinking skills in discussions about topics taken from authentic or semi-authentic (rewritten to lower difficulty level) texts.
- Students will learn to synthesize class discussions and other media presentations and incorporate these ideas into their writing/speaking.
Course Contents
- Topic 1
- Topic 2
- Topic 3
- Topic 4
- Topic 5
- Topic 6
- Topic 7
- Topic 8
- Topic 9
- Topic 10
- Topic 11
- Topic 12
- Topic 13
- Topic 14
- Topic 15
Assessment Elements
- Participation/Preparation35%
- Quizzes30%
- Final test20% Midterm and Finals: The midterm will consist of a vocabulary and grammar that is covered in the course. Due to the necessity of the online format of teaching, the final exam will be speaking only, and will require knowledge of the articles, grammar and vocablary that we covered during the semester.
- Midterm15% Midterm and Finals: The midterm will consist of a vocabulary and grammar that is covered in the course. Due to the necessity of the online format of teaching, the final exam will be speaking only, and will require knowledge of the articles, grammar and vocablary that we covered during the semester.
Interim Assessment
- 2021/2022 1st modulePASSING GRADE IS 65 – which is equal to a 4 in the HSE system. If a student has a failing quiz average, fails the midterm and the final, the student will fail the course.
- 2021/2022 2nd modulePASSING GRADE IS 65 – which is equal to a 4 in the HSE system. If a student has a failing quiz average, fails the midterm and the final, the student will fail the course.
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
- Longman business English skills: meetings and discussions, , 1997
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Cambridge BEC Higher 2 : student's book with answers: examination papers from University of Cambridge ESOL examinations: English for speakers of other languages, , 2004