The module is designed for first-year BSc students of the Faculty of Biology. It aims to enhance the initial English language proficiency gained in prior education and to equip students with a level of communicative competence that allows them to use English effectively in academic settings.
The teaching of core communication skills in an academic environment will be tailored to the specific subject area – biology. The module comprises materials from leading, internationally recognized textbooks for teaching English, as well as teacher-developed materials that utilize authentic scientific and popular-science English-language audio, video, and textual resources. Various topics proposed for discussion will facilitate the development of students’ reading, listening, speaking, writing, analytical, and critical thinking skills. Students will be taught to evaluate sources, construct logical arguments, and synthesize information from various texts. The course also introduces disciplinary vocabulary.
This module is based on interactive educational technologies (pair work, small group work, and group discussions), which involve active student engagement not only with the instructor but also with each other, thereby fostering the improvement of English language skills.
Upon completion of the course, students will be equipped with skills enabling them to effectively communicate on discipline-specific topics.
- Преподаватель: Natalia Iurkova
This module is designed for first-year Bachelor students of the Faculty of Biology. Its primary goal is to build on students’ prior English language proficiency and establish a strong foundation in academic English. The course focuses on the development of essential skills – reading, listening, and speaking – with a particular emphasis on expanding academic vocabulary.
Course materials are drawn from original research highlights published in Nature and its affiliated outlets, providing students with exposure to the language of high-impact scientific publications and popular science. Additionally, educational videos in English from the public online platform TED-Ed are incorporated to enhance listening comprehension and engagement with scientific content.
Students progressively develop their reading, listening, and speaking skills while expanding their academic vocabulary through a structured set of skill-building exercises. The module employs interactive teaching methods, including pair work, small group activities, and group discussions. These approaches promote active student participation, fostering both language development and collaborative learning.
Upon the completion of the course, students will have a solid foundation in academic English, enabling effective communication in scientific and academic settings.
- Преподаватель: Evgeniya Bakhtueva