Магистратура 2025/2026

Английский язык для общих и академических целей

Статус: Курс по выбору (Иностранные языки и межкультурная коммуникация)

Кто читает: Школа иностранных языков

Где читается: Школа иностранных языков

Когда читается: 1-й курс, 1-4 модуль

Онлайн-часы: 20

Охват аудитории: для своего кампуса

Преподаватели: Новикова Вера Павловна, Цыгунова Мария Михайловна

Язык: английский

Кредиты: 12

Контактные часы: 124

Course Syllabus

Abstract

This course is designed for students who aim to enhance their communicative competence in English for general and academic purposes. Emphasis is placed on all the language systems and skills employed in the following communicative strategies: reception, production, interaction, and mediation. The required proficiency level is C1 or C1+.

Learning Objectives

• To develop students' proficiency in English at levels C1 and C2.

Expected Learning Outcomes

• - learners will communicate complex ideas and arguments effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, demonstrating clarity, precision, and depth of understanding
• - learners will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of advanced English grammar, vocabulary, and language structures suitable for both general and academic contexts
• - learners will synthesise information from diverse English-language sources to develop well-informed, high-level insights and arguments
• - learners will design and implement effective communication strategies in both general and academic settings, showcasing expert proficiency in English
• - learners will identify and analyse complex texts and spoken materials, using their advanced language skills to interpret and critique content effectively

Course Contents

• SECTION 1: Education and Professional Development
• SECTION 2: Language, Literature, and Bilingualism
• SECTION 3: Psychology and Cultural Differences
• SECTION 4: Management and Lifestyle
• SECTION 5: Historical and Modern Trends
• SECTION 6: Information Technology and Society

Assessment Elements

• Participation
  Present and actively participating during both classes – 1/1 point Present, not participating / participating only partially – 0,4/1 point Not present – 0/1 point Proportion (in case there are 14 classes in total): 14 participation points possible max – 10 points possible max for a mark X participation points collected by a student – ? points for a mark (X points collected * 10) / 14 = ? points for a mark (AKA final mark for participation). The rounding starts with 0,6 sharp. So 9,6 is 10, 9,56 is 9.
• Online course
  Students are to complete an online course provided. Assessed using the following completion scale: 10 - 96-100% 9 - 91-95% 8 - 86-90% 7 - 78-85% 6 - 71-77% 5 - 61-70% 4 - 51-60% 3 - 36-50% 2 - 21-35% 1 - 1-20% 0 - 0%
• Speaking
  Spoken production tasks imply tasks done both individually and with a partner or partners. This can be done both in class and via Smart LMS depending on a particular task.
• Writing
  Written production implies submitting written papers. Written tasks are to be done only in class, on paper.
• Semester test
  The semester test is to be conducted during the last class of both the winter and summer semesters. The tasks assess the vocabulary and grammar taught during corresponding semesters as well as listening comprehension.
• Oral exam
  Both oral exams, at the end of winter and spring semesters, are conducted in the format of the tasks practiced throughout the year. The particular format is to be announced a module in advance.
• Creative task
  In groups, students are to choose a topic from the course and complete a creative task implementing the skills learnt from the online course. The task is a project.

Interim Assessment

• 2025/2026 2nd module
  0.1 * Online course + 0.15 * Oral exam + 0.15 * Participation + 0.1 * Semester test + 0.25 * Speaking + 0.25 * Writing
• 2025/2026 4th module
  0.1 * Creative task + 0.15 * Oral exam + 0.15 * Participation + 0.1 * Semester test + 0.25 * Speaking + 0.25 * Writing

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

• Продвинутый английский язык для гуманитарных направлений : учебник, , 2023
• Продвинутый английский язык для гуманитарных направлений = Advanced English for Humanities : учебник / С. В. Боголепова, Л. К. Рэйчел, А. В. Бакулев [и др.] ; под ред. С. В. Боголеповой, Л. К. Рэйчел. — Москва : КноРус, 2023. — 428 с. — ISBN 978-5-406-10545-0. — URL: https://book.ru/book/945953 (дата обращения: 04.07.2025). — Текст : электронный.

Recommended Additional Bibliography

• Борисов, Д. А., Практический курс английского языка (Practical English) : учебник / Д. А. Борисов, Н. В. Жарёнова. — Москва : Русайнс, 2024. — 105 с. — ISBN 978-5-466-07066-8. — URL: https://book.ru/book/954641 (дата обращения: 04.07.2025). — Текст : электронный.
• Вертоградова Л.А., Манжелеевская Е.В., Милькевич Е.С. и др. - A GUIDE TO EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH - 978-5-9275-2004-6 - Южный федеральный университет - 2016 - https://znanium.ru/catalog/product/990026 - 990026 - ZNANIUM

Authors

• BAKULEV Aleksey VALENTINOVICH
• TSYGUNOVA MARIYA MIKHAYLOVNA