Scientific Research Seminar "Theory of Intercultural Communication"

2025/2026

Учебный год

ENG

Обучение ведется на английском языке

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Кредиты

Кто читает:

Базовая кафедра Института биоорганической химии им. академиков М.М. Шемякина и Ю.А. Овчинникова РАН

Статус:

Курс обязательный

Когда читается:

2-й курс, 1 модуль

Преподаватель

Анохина Мария Кирилловна

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

Course Contents

• Theme 1: General principals of communication. Basic terminology and components of the communication.
• Theme 2: The art of listening.
• Theme 3: Acknowledging cultural differences.
• Theme 4: Types of cultures.
• Theme 5: Non-verbal communication.
• Theme 6: Stereotypes.
• Theme 7: Conflict.
• Theme 8: Globalization
• Theme 9: Cultural Identity.
• Theme 10: Language. English language as a Global Language.
• Theme 11: Discourse in general. Scientific discourse (further SD) and its specific features

Assessment Elements

• attendance
• active participation
• oral exam
• homework

Interim Assessment

• 2024/2025 4th module
  0.5 * homework + 0.25 * attendance + 0.25 * active participation
• 2025/2026 1st module
  0.125 * active participation + 0.5 * oral exam + 0.25 * homework + 0.125 * attendance

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

Authors

• Ovodova Mariia Kirillovna
• Slobodova Natalia Valerevna
• Stepanova Evgeniia Vladislavovna