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English Language, Professional Terms and Basics of Translation and Writing of Scientific Texts

2019/2020
Учебный год
ENG
Обучение ведется на английском языке
4
Кредиты
Статус:
Курс адаптационный
Когда читается:
1-й курс, 1, 2 модуль

Преподаватель


Епремян Манэ Рубиковна

Course Syllabus

Abstract

This course aims to teach students key principles of reading, writing, and translating research papers in English, as well as to improve their overall level of academic English, so that they can successfully communicate in academic and professional settings internationally.
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • At the end of the course a successful student will be able to identify and describe key patterns, text structures, and vocabulary resources used in academic writing and presentation, to asses various writing styles and read research papers critically, to implement this knowledge in reporting their own research findings and writing research papers, and to communicate effectively and efficiently in academic environment internationally.
Expected Learning Outcomes

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • The student can analyze, verify, and assess whether the information obtained is exhaustive and, if necessary, is ready to fill the gaps on their own The student can initiate and control multilateral communication The student can engage in professional activities, including academic and research-related, internationally
Course Contents

Course Contents

  • (1) Choice and Implications
    Understanding how essay types are organized Drafting the introduction to an essay Language for writing: common knowledge
  • (2) Risk and Hazards
    Using claims to plan essays Supporting claims with evidence
Assessment Elements

Assessment Elements

  • non-blocking Homework
  • non-blocking Participation
  • non-blocking Exam
Interim Assessment

Interim Assessment

  • Interim assessment (2 module)
    0.4 * Exam + 0.3 * Homework + 0.3 * Participation
Bibliography

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

  • Cambridge academic English. An integrated skills course for EAP. Intermediate. Student's book., Thaine, C., 2012

Recommended Additional Bibliography

  • English for academic study: Extended writing & research skills. Course book, McCormack J., Slaght, J., 2009
  • Zhao, W. (2016). Academic English Teaching for Postgraduates Based on Self-Regulated Learning Environment: A Case Study of Academic Reading Course. English Language Teaching, 9(5), 214–224. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=eric&AN=EJ1099634