Syllabus
We shall read, listen to and watch extracts from a range of English-language sources in various genres and media, responses to which will form the basis for exploring techniques of language and composition in academic genres at a micro and macro level (for example, rhetorical figures, formal English vocabulary, citation conventions, the structure of argumentative essays, register in verbal and written presentations).
Vocabulary, grammar and composition exercises will be based on material from Cambridge Academic English Advanced, Oxford EAP B2, and other textbooks (see under Literature).
Details of the syllabus will be given on the Moodle course Academic English I, access to which will be given to participants after the first class; relevant study materials will also be posted on this Moodle page (for dissemination only among registered users).
Annotation
An opportunity for those with a B2/C1 level of English to further develop their speaking, listening and writing skills in English, with a specific focus on language features of academic discourse.
For capacity reasons priority will be given to students at IES, followed by other institutes of FSV.