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2023/2024

Английский язык для общих коммуникативных целей. Основной курс - 2

Лучший по критерию «Полезность курса для расширения кругозора и разностороннего развития»
Лучший по критерию «Новизна полученных знаний»
Статус: Факультатив
Когда читается: 3, 4 модуль
Охват аудитории: для своего кампуса
Преподаватели: Былова Полина Дмитриевна, Викентьева Алиса Андреевна, Виноградова Софья Феликсовна, Волкова Марина Анатольевна, Галеева Арина Ильгамовна, Говорина Елена Ивановна, Гуськова Наталия Валентиновна, Данилова Елизавета Андреевна, Джахангирова Вефа Сабухи кызы, Егорова Ирина Сергеевна, Жилина Лилия Васильевна, Замковая Мария Александровна, Зизина Анастасия Александровна, Калашникова Анастасия Андреевна, Калашников Александр Владимирович, Коновалова Ирина Александровна, Кульков Даниил Андреевич, Левитская Галина Юрьевна, Леонов Тимофей Витальевич, Лосева Алла Владимировна, Лубенникова Евгения Вадимовна, Макарова Яна Петровна, Мищук Анастасия Михайловна, Мостачева Елена Юрьевна, Пинчукова Анна Евгеньевна, Подлужная Алина Георгиевна, Рустамова Юлия Фазилевна, Степанова Анна Борисовна, Степанян Ани Ваниковна, Суворова Ольга Николаевна, Цурцумия Джуна Джумбериевна, Чантуридзе Юлия Михайловна, 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 English-language Communicative Competence of HSE Students. The course develops language skills and competences for general communication purposes. Throughout the course, students will have multiple opportunities to practise communicative language activities and strategies which concern listening, reading, writing, and speaking, as well as enhance their linguistic competencies in terms of vocabulary range and grammatical accuracy. The course uses only authentic materials and sources which include highly informative and relevant articles, reviews, essays as well as videos and podcasts. The course allows for extensive in-class interactions and online support in the HSE’s SmartLMS. By the end of the course students will have gained the skills and confidence to communicate effectively in English at B2 level (HSE Scale 60-69).
Learning Objectives

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

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • To develop skills of using basic listening techniques (predicting, understanding main ideas and details)
  • To form understanding of text structure
  • 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)
  • To be able to produce monologues (descriptive/argumentative)
  • To be able to participate in dialogues/discussions
Course Contents

Course Contents

  • Literature and Film..
  • Architecture..
  • Globalization..
  • Art..
  • Psychology..
  • Cultures..
Assessment Elements

Assessment Elements

  • non-blocking Written assessment
    Written assessment includes: • 1 reading test, • 1 listening test, • 3 vocabulary and grammar tests • 1 essay.
  • non-blocking Oral assessment
    Oral assessment includes 1 monologue on a given topic and 1 discussion.
  • non-blocking Independent work assessment
    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.
  • non-blocking Final assessment
    The 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.
Interim Assessment

Interim Assessment

  • 2023/2024 4th module
    0.3 * Final assessment + 0.25 * Independent work assessment + 0.2 * Oral assessment + 0.25 * Written assessment
Bibliography

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
  • Wyatt, R. (2012). Check Your English Vocabulary for IELTS : Essential Words and Phrases to Help You Maximise Your IELTS Score (Vol. 3rd ed). London: A&C Black Business Information and Development. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=435132

Authors

  • Arzhadeeva DARYA LEONIDOVNA
  • CHANTURIDZE Iuliia Mikhailovna
  • Kudinova Nataliya Aleksandrovna
  • ZAKHAROVA ANNA VIKTOROVNA