I. SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
II. SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
III. COURSE CURRICULUM
SUBJECT DATA
OBJECTIVES AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
TESTING AND ASSESSMENT OF LEARNING PERFORMANCE
THEMATIC UNITS AND FURTHER DETAILS
Subject name
English for Studies 1.
ID (subject code)
BMEGT60Z901
Type of subject
contact hours
Course types and lessons
Type
Lessons
Lecture
0
Practice
6
Laboratory
0
Type of assessment
signature
Number of credits
0
Subject Coordinator
Name
Dr.Furka Ildikó Zsuzsanna
Position
senior lecturer
Contact details
furka.ildiko.zsuzsanna@gtk.bme.hu
Educational organisational unit for the subject
Centre of Modern Languages
Subject website
Language of the subject
angol – EN
Curricular role of the subject, recommended number of terms
Direct prerequisites
Strong
None
Weak
None
Parallel
None
Exclusion
None
Validity of the Subject Description
Approved by the Faculty Board of Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences, Decree No: 581046/15/2021. Valid from: 24.11.2021.

Objectives

The subject aims to equip participants with satisfactory language competence by providing students with the oppor-tunity to improve their general English language knowledge and areas related to their field of study. It focuses on developing students’ general level to B2+, together with focusing on the basics of English for Academic Purposes and professional content in order to establish a stable foundation to help participants succeed in their academic life and fulfil obligations at the required level during their studies.

Academic results

Knowledge
  1. • have knowledge of general grammatical structures
  2. • have knowledge of basic academic vocabulary, word families
  3. • have knowledge of basic vocabulary related to study field
  4. • have a basic understanding of scientific texts
  5. • know of basic Study Skills, breaking up task, setting goals, time management
Skills
  1. • Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation.
  2. • Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speak-ers quite possible without strain for either party.
  3. • Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Attitude
  1. • establish an open mind towards the need for learning Academic English
  2. • establish the need for continuous improvement
  3. • establish critical thinking skills
Independence and responsibility
  1. • establish a need for autonomous learning strategies
  2. • be aware of the strategies of individual or group study for better results
  3. • develop skills of self-correction
  4. • establish the need for handing in quality work

Teaching methodology

Lessons involve group collaboration, individual presentation and group discussion. The teaching material is availa-ble printed and online, some materials are in audio-visual mode. Part of the material needs to be managed in a self-access manner.

Materials supporting learning

  • Cotton, D. Falvey, D. & Kent S. (2014). New Language Leader Upper-intermediate. Pearson Longman.

General Rules

Evaluation comprises of regular attendance, (30% of lessons can be skipped), active participation in lessons, and completing and submitting assignments and tests at a satisfactory level.

Performance assessment methods

Communication exercises, presentations, assignments.

Percentage of performance assessments, conducted during the study period, within the rating

  • Communication exercises, presentations, assignments. : 100

Percentage of exam elements within the rating

  • -: -

Conditions for obtaining a signature, validity of the signature

Evaluation comprises of regular attendance, (30% of lessons can be skipped), active participation in lessons, and completing and submitting assignments and tests at a satisfactory level.

Issuing grades

%
Excellent --100
Very good -
Good -
Satisfactory -
Pass -
Fail -

Retake and late completion

According to the regulations of the Codes of Studies.

Coursework required for the completion of the subject

Nature of work Number of sessions per term
participation in contact lessons 84
preparation for practice sessions 20
preparation for qualification procedures 20
preparation of home assignments 26
autonomous acquisition of self-access materials 20
preparation for tests 10

Approval and validity of subject requirements

Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 08.11.2021.

Topics covered during the term

Communication Environment Sport Medicine Transport Literature

Lecture topics
1. -

Additional lecturers

Name Position Contact details
-

Approval and validity of subject requirements