2022/2023
Английский язык для общих коммуникативных целей. Основной курс - 2
Статус:
Факультатив
Кто читает:
Школа иностранных языков
Когда читается:
3, 4 модуль
Охват аудитории:
для своего кампуса
Преподаватели:
Андрюшкина Юлия Александровна,
Баранова Татьяна Александровна,
Бородкина Елена Владимировна,
Былова Полина Дмитриевна,
Вахрушева Дарья Александровна,
Волкова Марина Анатольевна,
Галеева Арина Ильгамовна,
Греченко Анастасия Александровна,
Данилова Елизавета Андреевна,
Егорова Ирина Сергеевна,
Жилина Лилия Васильевна,
Калашников Александр Владимирович,
Катасонова Наталья Владимировна,
Ким Евгения Владимировна,
Кириллова Нэлла Викторовна,
Кирьянова Евгения Александровна,
Коновалова Ирина Александровна,
Кузина Екатерина Андреевна,
Кульков Даниил Андреевич,
Левитская Галина Юрьевна,
Макарова Яна Петровна,
Мищук Анастасия Михайловна,
Павлова Ксения Валерьевна,
Семенова Александра Романовна,
Ступакова Лариса Станиславовна,
Фадеева Ирена Викторовна,
Юдина Екатерина Ильинична,
Юсипова Динара Рафаэлевна
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 master's degree at choice while mastering the optional course of English in accordance with the Concept of Development of Foreign-language Communicative Competence of HSE Students. This course aims to enhance language skills for everyday communication. Throughout the course, students practise their listening, reading, writing, and speaking skills, along with vocabulary and grammar, through both in-person interactions and online activities. By the end of the course, students will gain the skills and confidence to communicate effectively in English at the B2 level (HSE Scale 60-69). They will be able to write essays, participate in discussions, answer questions confidently, read both adapted and authentic texts, and listen to lectures, podcasts, and everyday conversations. In the course, students are assigned homework and tests of various formats to assess their reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills, as well as vocabulary and grammar usage.
Learning Objectives
- This course helps students advance to the level of independent users of English for general communicative purposes and boost their language skills and competencies to the B2 level (HSE Scale 60-69) 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 grammar structures in use.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- To form understanding of text structure
- To develop understanding of lectures and learning context
- To expand lexical and grammatical repertoire
Assessment Elements
- FINAL ASSESSMENTThe final test includes one reading test and one written work (an essay). The test tasks can be of different types. Time limit: 70 minutes online/offline. Max. 10 points. 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 module0.3 * FINAL ASSESSMENT + 0.25 * Independent Work Assessment (IWA) + 0.2 * Oral Assessment + 0.25 * Written Assessment (WA)
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- New language leader: upper intermediate : coursebook, Cotton, D., 2019
Recommended Additional 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