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General English for University and Professional Purposes I
Instructor’s manual
for internal use only
Producers:
Svetlana Konyaeva Marina Berezina Elena Teleshova
Leader:
Svetlana Konyaeva
Contents
Unit I. 10 EDUCATION SYSTEM IN RUSSIA AND ENGLISH SPEAKING COUNTRIES. 10
SELF-STUDY MATERIALS FOR UNIT I. 33
Unit II. 51 COUNTRIES AND CITIES. 51
SELF-STUDY MATERIALS FOR UNIT II. 74
Unit III. 77 SCIENTISTS. 77
SELF-STUDY MATERIALS FOR UNIT III. 105
Unit IV.. 112 COMPUTER.. 112
SELF-STUDY MAERIALS FOR UNIT IV.. 143
Unit V.. 154 CAREER PROSPECTS. 154
SELF-STUDY MATERIALS FOR UNIT V.. 195
English for Engineering Students I (in Bachelor studies) Course Description Course Title: Module I General English for University and Professional Purposes I
Language: A2/B1 (EU – CEF)
Semester: 1st semester (autumn)
Credits: 6 ECTS (4 contact hours per week, i.e., 4x 45minutes)
Lecturers: Svetlana Konyaeva, Marina Berezina, Elena Teleshova
Course Objectives: this course is aimed at improving technical university students’ skills to communicate on general topics such as education system in Russia and English speaking countries, countries and cities (traditions, customs and holidays), scientists (famous people), computer, career prospects, students develop fluency of English. It is geared towards helping a student develop and strengthen reading and speaking skills with up-to-date content through varied activities (writing, listening, reading, presentations, discussions).
Learning Outcomes: On completion of the module students should be able to: · Understand simple texts · Be able to understand audio/video recordings of elementary/pre-intermediate level · Communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar topics and activities · Learn specific vocabulary of the topics learned · Be able to apply the grammatical inputs in spoken and written language
Prerequisites: Secondary School Certificate.
Course Content: General office communication, skills training, current affairs.
Recommended Materials:
Script (To be provided in class) Internet materials (for current affairs) Essential Grammar In Use. Raymond Murphy (for self-study)
Teaching Methods: A skills-based communicative approach integrating cultural, computer assisted language learning
Assessment Methods: This will be done via ongoing continuous assessment and at the end of the semester students will take a credit test. Evaluations will be done by class instructor. The semester’s individual work tasks are evaluated by grades. The final grade is given during the credit test. Examination/credit test (2 double periods): reading text – 40 minutes preparation; 15 minutes presentation; 5 minutes analysis
Date: 2015-01-11; view: 1994
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