English for General and Academic Purposes: from Advanced to Proficiency

Master 2026/2027

Type: Elective course (Foreign Languages and Intercultural Communication)

Delivered by: School of Foreign Languages

Where: Faculty of Humanities

When: 1 year, 2-4 module

Online hours: 20

Open to: students of one campus

Language: English

ECTS credits: 9

Contact hours: 92

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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

Assessment Elements

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%
Writing
Written production implies submitting written papers. Written tasks are to be done only in class, on paper.
Written test
The written test is to be conducted during the last week of both the 3rd and 4th modules. The tasks assess the vocabulary and grammar taught during corresponding modules as well as listening comprehension.
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.
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.
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. This type of assessment cannot be retaken.
Oral exam
The oral exam is conducted in the format of the tasks practiced throughout the year. The particular format is to be announced a module in advance.

Interim Assessment

2026/2027 3rd module
0.25 * Writing + 0.15 * Oral exam + 0.15 * Participation + 0.1 * Written test + 0.1 * Online course + 0.25 * Speaking
2026/2027 4th module
0.15 * Participation + 0.25 * Speaking + 0.15 * Written test + 0.2 * Creative task + 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: 09.12.2025). — 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: 09.12.2025). — 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 Aleksei Valentinovich
TSYGUNOVA MARIYA MIKHAYLOVNA

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