Learner-centered instruction includes:

•The method stresses a means of organizing a language syllabus

•The emphasis is on breaking down the global concept of language into units of analysis in terms of communicative situations in which they are used

English for Science and Technology has been designed to meet the specific needs of students in intermediate and advanced courses as well as those who want to specialize or work in any of the fields of science. It covers all the key vocabulary, structure and usage which can be come across in academic textbooks, articles and lectures. The seminar is appropriate for students at intermediate level and above, as well as those preparing for IELTS and other university examinations. It can be very useful for students who want to take part in any of the student exchange programmes (Erasmus, Erasmus Mundus), or after graduating are interested in bilingual teaching.

Assessment: 

Individual and group projects credited on the basis of written reports or oral presentation

Prerequisites: 

Intermediate (or above) level of English

Contents: 

The seminar is designed for anyone using English for their academic work. It is constructed as a resource for upper-level chemistry majors faced with the need of using the language for reading, writing or presenting various topics related to chemistry. The vocabulary deals with such topics as chemical elements, environmental pollution, sources of energy, laboratory apparatus, laboratory techniques, properties of some chemical compounds as well as vocabulary that targets such important chemistry genres as writing (research report, journal article, conference abstracts or scientific poster) and presenting (oral presentation). Science majors can additionally practice their language skills in the following job-related scenarios:

● Research and Development

● Design and Testing

● Constructions and Manufacturing Production

● Quality control and inspection, Operation and Maintenance

● Management.

New vocabulary will be presented in real-life academic context including extracts from lectures, presentation, essays, tables and graphs.

üTo prepare students for "mainstream" classes where they will join English L1 learners. 

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üEmphasis is placed on acquiring specific target vocabulary

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üAlso feature study skills sessions to familiarize the students with listening, note taking and skimming and scanning texts

•Enable their ESL students to study the same content material as regular English L1 students.

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•called "sheltered" because learners are given special assistance to help them understand regular classes. 

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•Two teachers can work together to give instruction in a specific subject.
•One of the teachers is a content specialist and the other an ESL specialist. 

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•They may teach the class together or the class time may be divided between the two of them.