Foreign Language

Course: Biotechnology (Bachelor) FULL-TIME

Structural unit: Biology And Medicine Institute Science Educational Center

Title
Foreign Language
Code
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
2 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
8
Learning outcomes
PO22. Be able to take into account social, environmental, ethical, economic aspects, occupational health and safety requirements, industrial sanitation and fire safety when formulating technical solutions. Be able to use different types and forms of physical activity for active recreation and healthy lifestyle. PO23. To be able to use in production and social activities the fundamental concepts and categories of state-building to justify their own worldview positions and political beliefs, taking into account the processes of social and political history of Ukraine, legal principles and ethical norms.
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Successful completion of a full course of secondary education. 2. Minimum sufficient B1 level of English according to CEFR, namely: the ability to understand the main content of clear normative speech on topics that often arise at work, in school, in everyday life, etc.; the ability to speak simply and coherently on general topics or topics of personal interest; the ability to describe life experience, current events, plans for the future, etc. 3. Be able to make independent decisions, participate in debates and competently justify their point of view. 4. Possess the skills of independent search for information and its generalization.
Course content
Discipline is a compulsory discipline designed to develop the ability to communicate in a foreign language and apply knowledge in practical situations. Realization of the purpose of discipline "Foreign language (English)" is result of complex interaction of four components: 1) English communicative competence provides development of skills and abilities in the basic kinds of speech activity covering reception, production, interaction and mediation both in written, and in oral forms; 2) socio-cultural competence refers to the ability to apply a set of sociolinguistic, regional and intercultural knowledge to achieve understanding between representatives of different societies; 3) pragmatic competence is related to the functional use of linguistic means; 4) professionally oriented communicative competence is the ability to use students' professional skills and knowledge to solve general professional problems in English.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. From Biology and Biotechnology to Genetic Engineering. Навчальний посібник для студентів IІ та IІI курсів біологічного факультету / Автори: Гомон Н.І., Курдіш О.К., Снопченко В.І. – К.: 2010. – 144 С. 2. Курдіш К.О. A Book for Biology and Medical Students: Підручник з англійської мови для студентів 1 – 2 курсів ННЦ «Інститут біології та медицини». 3. Davydova N., Nikitchenko I. English for Natural Sciences. – К.,2004 – 407 с 4. Курдіш О.К., Соловей Н.В. Англо-український словник-мінімум для студентів 1-2 курсів біологічного факультету. – К.: Український фітосоціологічний центр, 2012. – 54 с. 5. Курдіш О.К., Соловей Н.В. A Guide to Better Grammar. Практикум з граматики англійської мови. –К.: ВПЦ "Київський університет, 2013. – 383 c. 6. Курдіш О.К. Практикум з граматики англійської мови: навчальний посібник для студентів 1-3 курсів нефілологічних спеціальностей. – К.: ВПЦ "Київський університет", 2013. – 384 с.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Practical classes, independent work.
Assessment methods and criteria
Semester assessment: modular tests, current control tests, exercises for teaching reception, products, interpretation and mediation in oral and written forms. Final assessment of the 2nd semester: in the form of a qualifying exam
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

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