2025/2026

English for General Academic Purposes. Proficiency Course - 3

Type: Optional course

Delivered by: School of Foreign Languages

When: 1-3 module

Open to: students of one campus

Language: English

Course Syllabus

Abstract

“English for General Academic Purposes. Proficiency Course-3” is a three-module course designed for second-year students of the Foreign Languages and Intercultural Communication Programme. It aims at helping them adapt to the challenges of academic study in English. Covering disciplines such as sociology, economics, biology, humanities, and environmental engineering, the course equips students with essential language skills and competencies required for effective participation and success in various academic contexts. Real-life learning experiences (listening to lectures in English, note-taking, critical thinking, avoiding plagiarism, conducting effective communication in an academic environment, and making presentations) along with the exploration of grammar and vocabulary specific to academic contexts provide intensive skill development and prepare students for academic autonomy. The course syllabus is based on Regulations for Interim and Ongoing Assessments of Students at the National Research University Higher School of Economics and The Concept of Development of English-language Communicative Competence of HSE Students. Throughout the course various methods of assessment are used: written assessment (reading, listening, grammar and vocabulary tests, and written papers), oral assessment (monologues, discussions, and presentations), independent work assessment (homework and in class activities), and final assessment, which is a three-part test in Module 3. No blocking assessment elements are included. Upon successful completion of the course, students will have improved their communicative language competence at the proficiency level (C1/C2), as well as their ability to study effectively in English-speaking academic environments. The course is suitable for students at B2+/C1 CEFR levels from diverse academic backgrounds.