Specialist
2023/2024
English for Specific Purposes. IT and Cyber Security
Type:
Compulsory course (Cyber Security)
Delivered by:
School of Foreign Languages
When:
3 year, 2-4 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Open to:
students of one campus
Instructors:
Былова Полина Дмитриевна,
Elizaveta Kryukova,
Tatiana Pitra,
Dzhuna Dzhumberievna Tsurtsumia
Area of studies:
Cyber Security
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
3
Contact hours:
56
Course Syllabus
Abstract
Academic discipline “English for Specific Purposes. Information Technology and Computer Security” is implemented in the third year of the educational program "Cyber Security". The discipline is aimed at the development of professionally oriented foreign language communicative competence in English in the field of “Computer Security” (proficiency level B2+); moreover, the course is aimed at the development of academic skills required for the use of English in educational, scientific and professional purposes, further graduate and postgraduate studies, and also carrying out research in a given area. The course implies the study of relevant topics in the field of information technology and computer security, and the development of listening, reading, speaking and writing skills in English. During the course, a number of controlling elements are provided, including presentations, grammatical and lexical tests and summary. There are no blocking elements. Exam is held at the end of the 4th module.