2023/2024
Английский язык для общих коммуникативных целей. Продвинутый курс - 2
Лучший по критерию «Полезность курса для расширения кругозора и разностороннего развития»
Лучший по критерию «Новизна полученных знаний»
Статус:
Факультатив
Кто читает:
Школа иностранных языков
Когда читается:
3, 4 модуль
Охват аудитории:
для своего кампуса
Преподаватели:
Баранова Татьяна Александровна,
Букина Анна Викторовна,
Буренкова Ольга Васильевна,
Быстрова Елена Вячеславовна,
Варкан Анна Петровна,
Воронцова-Менало Анна Сергеевна,
Гридина Наталья Васильевна,
Гриднева Екатерина Михайловна,
Жаворонкова Анна Робертовна,
Замковая Мария Александровна,
Иванченко Мария Николаевна,
Кошелева Виктория Павловна,
Красильникова Елена Михайловна,
Лучкина Татьяна Васильевна,
Мартюшова Наталья Олеговна,
Морозова Татьяна Александровна,
Павлова Ксения Валерьевна,
Попова Анна Игоревна,
Семенова Александра Романовна,
Сильдимирова Марина Александровна,
Тавровская Александра Федоровна,
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 master's degree at choice while mastering the optional course of English in accordance the Concept of Development of English-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 provides 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).
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 form understanding of text structure
- 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)
- To be able to produce monologues (descriptive/argumentative)
- To be able to participate in dialogues/discussions
Course Contents
- Fashion & 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). Time limit: 70 minutes. The release of examination papers: during the session. Grading formula: R* 0.4 + W*0.6 = 10.
- Independent work assessmentIndependent 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 assessmentWritten assessment includes: • 1 reading test, • 1 listening test, • 3 vocabulary and grammar tests • 1 essay.
Interim Assessment
- 2023/2024 4th module0.3 * Final assessment + 0.25 * Independent work assessment + 0.2 * Oral assessment + 0.25 * Written 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.