2022/2023
Английский язык для общих коммуникативных целей. Продвинутый курс - 2
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Статус:
Факультатив
Кто читает:
Школа иностранных языков
Когда читается:
3, 4 модуль
Охват аудитории:
для своего кампуса
Преподаватели:
Бородкина Елена Владимировна,
Букина Анна Викторовна,
Быстрова Елена Вячеславовна,
Варкан Анна Петровна,
Гридина Наталья Васильевна,
Гриднева Екатерина Михайловна,
Замковая Мария Александровна,
Иванченко Мария Николаевна,
Каменская Ольга Олеговна,
Катасонова Наталья Владимировна,
Кошелева Виктория Павловна,
Кузина Екатерина Андреевна,
Кульков Даниил Андреевич,
Леонов Тимофей Витальевич,
Лосева Алла Владимировна,
Лучкина Татьяна Васильевна,
Пинчукова Анна Евгеньевна,
Попова Анна Игоревна,
Постникова Яна Игоревна,
Свириденко Ольга Юрьевна,
Семенова Александра Романовна,
Сильдимирова Марина Александровна,
Цурцумия Джуна Джумбериевна,
Шустова Елена Дмитриевна
Язык:
английский
Кредиты:
5
Контактные часы:
80
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The discipline refers to the variable educational tracks offered to students of the curricula for Bachelor's and Specialist's degrees of choice while mastering the optional course of English in accordance with the Concept of the Development of Foreign-language Communicative Competence of HSE Students. “English for General Communication Purposes. Advanced course” is a course originally designed for the students of B2 CEFR level aspiring to enlarge their knowledge. Completing the course enables learners to boost their English language competences and skills up to the C1 level. Touching upon various life spheres, the course builds up a student’s image as a thriving personality able to successfully communicate in diverse environments. Advanced vocabulary units and grammatical structures are acquired and applied throughout the course, which makes undergraduates feel comfortable in the multicultural atmosphere of the university. The use of assorted modes of working in the process of study contributes to the development of soft skills including time-management, teamwork, presentation skills and others. The course employs exclusively authentic materials such as articles, reviews, essays, podcasts and videos to build strong reading, listening, speaking and writing skills. The adaptability and saturation of the course provide each student with an opportunity to tailor the Programme to suit their individual interests and needs. By the end of the course students will have gained the skills and confidence to communicate effectively in English at C1 level (HSE Scale 80-89). Within the course, students are supposed to complete home assignments and do tests of various formats to check reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills as well as vocabulary and grammar usage.
Learning Objectives
- The complex development of skills and competences for general communication of the C1 level (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), HSE Scale 80-89 points) by improving students’ command of English for interpersonal and intercultural communication, enhancing receptive and productive skills related to general purposes, expanding vocabulary on a variety of topics and expanding grammar structures in use.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- To develop skills of using basic listening techniques (predicting, understanding main ideas and details)
- To develop understanding of lectures and learning context
- To improve understanding of dialogues and polylogues on both familiar and unfamiliar topics
- To develop understanding of articles and other texts
- To develop writing skills (essay)
- To expand lexical and grammatical repertoire
- To develop skills of using basic reading techniques of skimming and scanning (predicting, understanding main ideas, understanding details)
Course Contents
- Fashion and consumerism
- Technology and change.
- People and ideas
- Journalism and media
- Law and society.
- Arts and entertainment
Assessment Elements
- FINAL ASSESSMENTThe final test includes one reading test and one written work (an essay). The test tasks can be of different types. The final grade is equal to the mean of the grades for a reading test and an essay. Reading tests are assessed as follows: 100-96% of fully correct answers = 10; 95-91% of fully correct answers = 9; 90-86% of fully correct answers = 8; 85-78% of fully correct answers = 7; 77-71% of fully correct answers = 6; 70-61% of fully correct answers = 5; 60-51% of fully correct answers = 4; 50-36% of fully correct answers = 3; 35-21% of fully correct answers = 2; 20-1% of fully correct answers = 1, 0% of fully correct answers, plagiarism or no work handed in or the student was absent = 0. Answers containing spelling mistakes are considered incorrect. Writing is checked against the criteria-max. 10 points. Period of FA: 10 days prior to the fourth module’s session. The release of examination papers: during the session. Period of FA: 10 days prior to the fourth module’s session. The release of examination papers: during the session. Retaking the exam: till the 15th of October 2023. Time limit: 70 minutes online/offline. 1. Reading (R) Max. 10 points. Students have no more than 20 minutes to complete the Reading part. Read the text. Possible reading tasks: • Correct option for each task (multiple choice). • Fill in the gaps (gap-filling). • Decide whether the statement is True, False or Not Given. 2. Writing (W) Write an essay on one of the topics given. Max. 10 points. Students should write a 250-word essay. Students have 50 minutes to complete the writing part. Grading formula: R* 0.4 + W*0.6 = 10.
- Independent Work Assessment (IWA)Independent work includes activities that students do at home, activities that students do in the classroom and online work. The elements of independent work cannot be retaken.
- Oral AssessmentOral assessment includes 1 monologue on a given topic and 1 discussion.
- Written Assessment (WA)Written assessment includes: • 1 reading test, • 1 listening test, • 3 vocabulary and grammar tests • 1 essay.
Interim Assessment
- 2022/2023 4th module0.25 * Independent Work Assessment (IWA) + 0.2 * Oral Assessment + 0.25 * Written Assessment (WA) + 0.3 * FINAL ASSESSMENT
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
- New language leader: advanced : coursebook, , 2015
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- English grammar : a resource book for students, Berry, R., 2012
- Качалова, К. Н. Практическая грамматика английского языка с упражнениями и ключами : учебник / К. Н. Качалова, Е. Е. Израилевич. — Санкт-Петербург : КАРО, 2018. — 608 с. — ISBN 978-5-9925-0716-4. — Текст : электронный // Лань : электронно-библиотечная система. — URL: https://e.lanbook.com/book/114337 (дата обращения: 00.00.0000). — Режим доступа: для авториз. пользователей.