ESP (English for Specific Purposes)

Course: Cultural Studies 2020

Structural unit: Faculty of Philosophy

Title
ESP (English for Specific Purposes)
Code
ОК 1
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2021/2022
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
5 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
6
Learning outcomes
2. To analyze, comment and summarize scientific and analytical texts of culturological format. 4.To know and understand theoretical approaches to definition of culture, its manifestations and forms of existence. 3. To create logically and structurally organized texts on cultural studies, according to the specialization. 15.To communicate freely on professional issues orally and in writing in the official and foreign languages, taking into account the purpose of communication and social and cultural features of its context.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Be familiar with main tenses and grammar constructions of the foreign language, and have sufficient vocabulary stock. 2. Be able to express one’s thoughts in speaking/ writing in English.
Course content
Module 1. “Beginnings of Ancient Greek philosophy. Thales. Heraclites. Democritus and Leucippus. Sophists and Socrates. Plato.” Grammar: Revision of present and past tenses and future forms. Module 2. “Aristotle. Diogenes. Epicureanism. Stoics. Skeptics.” Grammar: Passive Voice. Modal Verbs. Reported Speech. Verb Patterns.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
Лялько С.В. Philosophy and Political Science / Навчальний посібник для студентів з англійської мови для студентів філософських факультетів. – К.: Видавничо-поліграфічний центр “Київський університет”, 2002. – 244с. Biays J. Along These Lines : Writing Paragraphs and Essays / John Sheridan Biays, Carol Wershoven. – Boston : Pearson Education, 2016. – 639 p. Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English – England: Pearson Education Limited, 2009. - 2081p. Macmillan English Grammar in Context. – Oxford, 2008. – p. 241. Murphy R. Grammar in Use; Cambridge University Press, 1994. Nettle Mark. Developing Grammar in Context. University Press 2003. Velasquez M. Philosophy : A Text with Readings / Manuel Velasquez. –Belmont : Holly J. Allen, 2005. – 745 p.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Practical classes, self-study
Assessment methods and criteria
1. Speaking activities in class: 10 / 16 points 2. Written activities in class: 5 / 8 points 3. Essay: 2 / 4 points 4. Presentation: 2 / 4 points 5. Module test: 5 / 8 points Final assessment for each module is the sum of points that reflect all corresponding learning outcomes and amounts to maximum 40 points. The final sum of the points is calculated as a simple accumulating sum of points obtained for the module tests and pass or fail exam. The latter can yield maximum 20 points, with the total of 100 points maximum.
Language of instruction
English

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