Master
2024/2025
Scientific research seminar "English for Scientific Communications"
Type:
Compulsory course (Cell and Molecular Biotechnology)
Area of studies:
Biotechnology
When:
2 year, 3 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Open to:
students of all HSE University campuses
Master’s programme:
Клеточная и молекулярная биотехнология
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
3
Contact hours:
20
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The course “English for scientific communication” is taken in the second year of the master’s programme. It touches upon not only the general problems of communication itself, but also the specifics of scientific discourse. A well-bult communication consists of several parts, such as active listening, being specific, non-verbal communication, I-statements etc. All the constituents of constructive communication are to be followed, thus helping the interlocutors achieve their goals. Scientific discourse as any type of discourse in general has its distinguished features like participants, linguistic terms, specific grammar structures etc. All these details are essential for scientific constructive communication.
Learning Objectives
- 1. The subject aims at delivery of knowledge of the basics of communication skills in scientific sphere. 2. By the end of the course the students are able to easily build communication within the scientific society, using specific terms and phrases for making speeches for conferences.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Students are able to operate the theoretical part of the constructive communication
- Understand their interlocutor’s intentions, estimate the context and cultural diffеrences
- Formulate their intentions and ideas clearly and accurately, truing to be rеspectful towards the interlocutor
Interim Assessment
- 2024/2025 3rd module0.25 * active participation + 0.25 * attendance + 0.5 * oral exam
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Комаров, А. С. A Practical Grammar of English for Students. Практическая грамматика английского языка для студентов : учебное пособие / А. С. Комаров. — 3-е изд., стер. — Москва : ФЛИНТА, 2017. — 243 с. — ISBN 978-5-89349-848-6. — Текст : электронный // Лань : электронно-библиотечная система. — URL: https://e.lanbook.com/book/100033 (дата обращения: 00.00.0000). — Режим доступа: для авториз. пользователей.
- Харламова Н.С., Сперанская И.Ю. - Basic English for Adults. Часть I. Учебное пособие - 978-5-392-33569-5 - Проспект - 2020 - http://ebs.prospekt.org/book/44313 - 44313 - PROSPECT
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- A GUIDE TO EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH - Вертоградова Л.А., Манжелеевская Е.В., Милькевич Е.С. и др. - Южный федеральный университет - 2016 - https://znanium.com/catalog/product/990026 - 914160 - ZNANIUM