English Course Objectives and Activities
Engage in a dynamic English course with objectives focusing on academic development, critical thinking, presentation skills, vocabulary enrichment, grammar improvement, and more. Participate in activities such as creating academic posters, simulating conferences, involving in discussions, enhancing listening skills, and attending guest speaker sessions. Explore a range of extracurricular activities like book-related events, business talks, seminars, and networking opportunities to further enrich your learning experience.
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L3 ECO 2023-2024
Pre-course work Fill in the questionnaire to give us an idea about your past experience of English courses Your level Your dificulties, needs and expectations Your plans on how to improve your English outside class Check out the Reading List and read book reviews before you choose the book(s) you re going to read
Objectives S1 What How Academic poster on controversial Euro- related issue (collect+ anyalyse data, design, write, present in two s- Simulation of Scientific Conference with invited guests Submit abstract or pitch From research to findings Develop critical thinking Improve accuracy and conciseness in writing Practise presentation skills Research for further study/career Engaging an audience Student led talks on Universities/companies (submit slides/notes) Read a book (keep a notebook) Read articles Listen to/discuss news, current affairs Note and review new vocabulary encountered in class(vocabulary bank) Enrich Eco/academic/general vocabulary Improve grammar Constant correction + worksheets
Objectives S2 What How Improve listening skills for lectures Eco/news-related listening comprehension videos with exercises Tips for note-taking/Guest speakers Learn the language of discussions/meetings Heated discussions- lead and manage a group disciussion on a controversial topic(send invitation to your group by e-mail,submit article, video and arguments/questions in note form, design a quiz for the group on the material provided Constant correction + worksheets Chair a group discussion Learn the language of meetings Improve fluency, confidence while speaking Question forming Improve grammar Enrich Eco/academic/general vocabulary Read a book (keep a notebook) Note and review new vocabulary encountered in class
Extra-curricular activities Guest speakers from academia, business or politics- invited to talk in class, followed by QnA Photo competition to encourage reading books related to Economics Books and cakes Day to encourage literary exchanges Thursday Business Talks organised by TSE careers Business networking Day, November Seminars and conferences on economics-related issues (e.g. Lunchtime Coffee talks,LSE festival online)
Input, assignments,grading S1 Input Critical thinking, fact- finding tips How to design an academic poster Presentaion language tips Assignments Academic poster- abstract or pitch, poster, presentation % grade CC 30% Dates Mid-term CC 20% From week 3 or 4 7 or 8 How to engage an audience Student led talk slides/notes EXAM 25% Week 10 Articles with worksheets Past exams Reading comprehension (common) EXAM 25% Week 10 Vocabulary bank Grammar explained, practised Vocabulary/grammar tests retrieval practice(indiv group)
Input, assignments, grading S2 Input The language of meetings, discussions, debates Assignments Heated discussion management, introduction (invitation or pitch)+quiz Finish book (exam question on it to do in class) % grade CC 30% Dates From week 3-4 to 7-8 CC 20% IN CLASS Language for writing coherently, book reviews Week 8 Videos, podcasts, listening comprehension exercises Past exams Listening comprehension (common) Week 10 EXAM 25% EXAM 25% Vocabulary bank Grammar explained, practised Vocabulary/grammar tests retrieval practice (indiv group) Week 10
After the course Fill in the questionnaire to help us improve the course Keep in touch! (messenger, e-mail , LinkedIn, Alumni)
