2025/2026

English for Specific Purposes. English for International Studies – 3

Type: Optional course

Delivered by: School of Foreign Languages

When: 1-3 module

Open to: students of all HSE University campuses

Instructors: Evgenia Vasilyeva

Language: English

Contact hours: 48

Course Syllabus

Abstract

English for International Studies - 3 is a course designed for the second-year undergraduate students majoring in World Economy and International Relations. It aims at shaping communicative and professional competence in English that underlies the language and professional development of a BA (Bachelor of Arts) majoring in Economics and International Affairs. The communicative and professional competence in English implies an ability to interact in English in the context of cross-cultural professional communication.Content-based language teaching implies the development and upgrading of language and communication skills to B2–B2+ level according to CEFR. The multifaceted holistic approach provides students with the tools to better comprehend, explore, and interpret the current trends in global economic, political, and social development. Contemporary topics and issues stimulate students’ minds, develop their critical thinking skills, and motivate learners to meaningfully engage with language. Due to instruction techniques implied, learning English is practice-oriented.