Bachelor
2024/2025
English for Beginners - 2
Type:
Elective course (HSE/NES Programme in Economics)
Area of studies:
Economics
Delivered by:
Undergraduate Programmes Curriculum Support
Where:
Faculty of Economic Sciences
When:
1 year, 3, 4 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Open to:
students of one campus
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
6
Course Syllabus
Abstract
This course is aimed at developing students ' academic skills necessary for using English language in educational, scientific and professional activities, further education, as well as research activities.
Learning Objectives
- The course is aimed at helping students of the pre-intermediate level of English or lower overcome the language barrier and grow into independent language users.
Expected Learning Outcomes
- Increase students' vocabulary in everyday and academic spheres
- Strengthen students' grammar competence
- Develop students' writing skills through short essays, emails and journals
- Help students become more confident speakers by participating in role-plays and delivering presentations
- Teach students effective listening and reading strategies that will enable them to understand authentic discourse
Course Contents
- Topic 1. EDUCATION
- Topic 2. HOUSING; CITY LIFE; LIVING SPACES
- Topic 3. FOOD
- Topic 4. SHOPPING; MARKETING
Interim Assessment
- 2024/2025 4th module0.12 * Assignments + 0.13 * Assignments + 0.12 * Class Participation + 0.13 * Class Participation + 0.08 * Final Exam + 0.07 * Final Exam + 0.05 * Midterm + 0.05 * Midterm + 0.13 * Quiz + 0.12 * Quiz
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Berry, R. (2018). English Grammar : A Resource Book for Students (Vol. 2nd edition). [Place of publication not identified]: Routledge. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1753147
- English for economics in higher education studies : course book, Roberts, M., 2012
- English grammar in use supplementary exercises : with answers, Hashemi, L., 2001
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Altenberg, E. P., & Vago, R. M. (2010). English Grammar : Understanding the Basics. Cambridge: Cambridge eText. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=317623
- Woods, G. (2017). English Grammar For Dummies (Vol. 3rd edition). Hoboken, New Jersey: For Dummies. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1504082