Eng-01.I.F. Elementary English. Introduction to English pronunciation and the differences between English and Russian structures. (34 h., test)

Eng-01.I.S. Elementary English (continued). The course focuses on English consonants and vowels. (34 h., test)

Eng-01.II.F. Pre-intermediate English. The course accentuates the pronunciation of sound combinations. (34 h., test)

Eng-01.II.S. Pre-intermediate English (continued). The course stresses on English rhythm and intonation. (34 h., pass/fail)

Eng-02.I.F. Elementary English. Basic grammatical structures and patterns with oral drills and written exercises. A systematic introduction to grammar. Review of English grammar studied at secondary school. (68 h., examination)

Eng-02.I.S. Elementary English (continued). Much attention is paid to grammatical characteristics of the English verb and to the formation, meaning and usage of Tenses in the Active and Passive Voices. (68 h., examination)

Eng-02.II.F. Pre-intermediate English. Grammar topics are: the English article, its position in a sentence and ways of translating it into Russian. (68 h., examination)

Eng-02.II.S. Pre-intermediate English (continued). This course stresses on the forms and types of the subjunctive mood, the Infinitive and its constructions. (34 h., examination)

Eng-02.III.F. Intermediate English. The course focuses on the study of the Infinitive, Participle and Gerund. (34 h., examination)

Eng-02.III.S. Intermediate English (continued). Thorough study of English syntax. (68 h., examination)

Eng-03.I.F. Elementary English. Special emphasis is given to using general and background knowledge and intuition to comprehend English texts. (34 h., test)

Eng-03.I.S. Elementary English (continued). Classes in reading focus not on reading techniques, as in the first year, but on stylistic and pragmatic characteristics of texts. (34 h., test)

Eng-03.II.F. Pre-intermediate English. The course is designed for the development of the ability to read and understand texts of various genres (scientific, journalistic, Proficient, etc.). (34 h., test)

Eng-03.II.S. Pre-intermediate English (continued). The skills of reading for information and reading for detailed comprehension are developed, reading for details playing a more important role. Elements of lexical and grammatical analysis are introduced. (34 h., test)

Eng-03.III.F. Intermediate English. The objective of the term is to teach students how to render, in English, original Russian newspaper articles. (34 h., test)

Eng-03.III.S. Intermediate English (continued). The study material of the reading classes covers not only literary texts but also texts of other styles. In reading for details, elements of stylistic analysis are introduced. (34 h., pass/fail)

Eng-04.III.F. Intermediate English. Much attention is paid to listening comprehension of various accents. (34 h., test)

Eng-04.III.S. Intermediate English (continued). The purpose is to improve students' listening skills, especially information introduced by native speakers of different ages and educational backgrounds. (34 h., pass/fail)

Eng-05.I.F. Elementary English. This course is intended for students who have some previous English language knowledge. Conversation and writing activities based on a variety of topics. (68 h., examination)

Eng-05.I.S. Elementary English (continued). The focus is on improving comprehension and speaking skills. (68 h., examination)

Eng-05.II.F. Pre-intermediate English. Continuous work towards proficiency in written and spoken English with attention to stylistic nuance and fluency of expression. (68 h., examination)

Eng-05.II.S. Pre-intermediate (continued). The students’ attention is directed to such language phenomena as polysemy, homonymy, semantic groups of synonyms and antonyms, syntactic synonymy and elements of word-formation analysis. (68 h., examination)

Eng-05.III.F. Intermediate English. The course concentrates on conversation tactics and vocabulary-building through class discussions. Development of critical vocabulary and special attention to writing skills. (68 h., examination)

Eng-05.III.S. Intermediate English (continued). Class time is focused on developing oral proficiency; by the end of the course, students should be able to engage in everyday conversation with native speakers. (68 h., examination)

Eng-05.IV.F. Upper-intermediate English. Major emphasis on the development of vocabulary and oral expression. Vocabulary thematically organized to include such topics as education, human relationships, politics, arts. (34 h., examination)

Eng-05.IV.S. Upper-intermediate English (continued). Conversation practice in this semester is aimed at the formation and practice the vocabulary on the topic 'Arts' with considerable amount of time devoted to area studies. (30 h., examination)

Eng-05.V.F. Advanced English. Vocabulary reinforced through film and the reading of classical and contemporary fiction and history. Development of vocabulary in the areas of law, environment. (24 h., examination)

Eng-05.V.S. Advanced English (continued). Vocabulary work includes religious study. (18 h., examination)

Eng-06.IV.F. Upper-intermediate English. The goal is to teach students to make a literary and linguistic analysis of authentic fiction texts as well as to analyze a Russian translation of the text for the purpose of conveying the author's individual style and text pragmatism. (34 h., test)

Eng-06.IV.S. Upper-intermediate English (continued). A concentrated study of 19-20^th century English and American literature. (28 h., test)

Eng-06.V.F. Advanced English. A concentrated study of Joyce's Ulisses. (24 h., test)

Eng-06.V.S. Advanced English (continued). Individual tasks in literary and linguistic analysis of authentic fiction texts. (24 h., pass/fail)

Eng-07.IV.F. Upper-intermediate English. Language lab and Internet (BBC) material provide cultural information on English speaking countries. (34 h., test)

Eng-07.IV.S. Upper-intermediate English (continued). Attention to specialized vocabulary as well as cultural and political issues. (28 h., test)

Eng-07.V.F. Advanced English. The course focuses on problems such as identity formation, violence, gender, sexuality. (24 h., pass/fail)

Eng-08.IV.F. Upper-intermediate English. The aim of the term is to develop skills in related conversation and business communication (including skills of understanding and translating relevant texts). (34 h., examination)

Eng-08.IV.S. Upper-intermediate English (continued). The course focuses on related conversation and business communication as well as business correspondence. (28 h., examination)

Eng-08.V.F. Advanced English. The study of business English and the basics of business correspondence are continued. The latter is focused on the topics relating to “Routine activities of a company”. (24 h., examination)

Eng-08.V.S. Advanced English (continued). The course stresses such topics as PR; personnel hiring and dismissal; raising the company’s efficiency; workplace accidents; insurance issues (18 h., examination)

Eng-09.IV.F. Upper-intermediate English. Much attention is given to vocabulary extension concerning general economics topics and making up basic glossary for specific spheres of economic theory and modern business. (34 h., test)

Eng-09.IV.S. Upper-intermediate English (continued). The course is aimed at the development of critical reading and reading for-gist skills. The glossary is built on the vocabulary connected with urgent economic problems. (28 h., pass/fail)

Eng-10.I.F. Beginning English. Conversation and writing activities based on a variety of topics. (68 h., examination)

Eng-10.I.S. Beginning English (continued). The focus is on improving comprehension and speaking skills. (68 h., examination)

Eng-10.II.F. Elementary English. Continuous work toward proficiency in written and spoken English with attention to stylistic nuance and fluency of expression. (68 h., examination)

Eng-10.II.S. Elementary English (continued). The students’ attention is drawn to such language phenomena as polysemy, homonymy, semantic groups of synonyms and antonyms, syntactic synonymy and elements of word-formation analysis. (68 h., examination)

Eng-10.III.F. Pre-intermediate English. The course concentrates on conversation tactics and vocabulary-building through class discussions. Development of critical vocabulary and special attention to writing skills. (68 h., pass/fail)

Eng-10.III.S. Pre-intermediate English (continued). Class time is focused on developing oral proficiency; by the end of the course, students should be able to engage in everyday conversation with native speakers. (52 h., test)

Eng-11.I.F. Elementary English. Basic grammatical structures and patterns with oral drills and written exercises. A systematic introduction to grammar. Review of English grammar studied at secondary school. Another important aim is to provide general knowledge about the morphological system of the English Language and about basic characteristics and features of various parts of speech. (68 h., test)

Eng-11.I.S. Elementary English (continued). Much attention is paid to grammatical characteristics of the English verb and to the formation, meaning and usage of Tenses in the Active and Passive Voices. (68 h., test)

Eng-11.II.F. Pre-intermediate English. Grammar topics are: the English article, its position in a sentence and ways of translating it into Russian. (68 h., test)

Eng-11.II.S. Pre-intermediate English (continued). This course stresses the forms and types of the subjunctive mood, the Infinitive and its constructions. (68 h., test)

Eng-11.III.F. Intermediate English. The course focuses on the study of the Infinitive, Participle and Gerund. (68 h., test)

Eng-11.III.S. Intermediate English (continued). Thorough study of English syntax. (52 h., pass/fail )

Eng-12.IV.F. Upper-intermediate English. The aim of the term is to develop skills in related conversation and business communication (including skills of understanding and translating relevant texts). (68 h., examination)

Eng-12.IV.S. Upper-intermediate English (continued). The aim of the term is to develop skills in business correspondence. (52 h., examination)

Eng-12.V.F. Advanced English. The study of business English and the basics of business correspondence are continued. The latter is focused on the topics relating to ‘Routine activities of a company’, namely: PR; personnel hiring and dismissal; raising a company’s efficiency; workplace accidents; insurance issues. (68 h., examination)

Eng-13.IV.F. Upper-intermediate English. Language lab and Internet material provide cultural information on English speaking countries. (34 h., test)

Eng-13.IV.S. Upper-intermediate English (continued). Attention to specialized vocabulary as well as cultural and political issues. (30 h., test)

Eng-13.V.F. Advanced English. The course focuses on problems such as identity formation, violence, gender, sexuality. (34 h., pass/fail)

Eng-14.I.F. Elementary English. This course is intended for students who have some previous English language knowledge. Conversation and writing activities based on a variety of topics. (68 h., test)

Eng-14.I.S. Elementary English. (continued). The focus is on improving comprehension and speaking skills. Discussions, role-plays. Special attention to stylistic nuance and fluency of expression. (68 h., test)

Eng-15.I.F. Elementary English. Basic grammatical structures and patterns with oral drills and written exercises. A systematic introduction to grammar. Review of English grammar studied at secondary school. Another important aim is to provide general knowledge about the morphological system of the English Language and about basic characteristics and features of various parts of speech. (34 h., test)

Eng-15.I.S. Elementary English (continued). Much attention is given to grammatical characteristics of the English verb and to the formation, meaning and usage of Tenses in the Active and Passive Voices. (34 h., test)

Eng-15.II.F. Pre-intermediate English. Grammar topics are: the English article, its position in a sentence and ways of translating it into Russian; Direct/Indirect Speech (34 h., test)

Eng-15.II.S. Pre-intermediate English (continued). This course stresses on the forms and types of the subjunctive mood, the Infinitive and its constructions. (34 h., test)

Eng-15.III.F. Intermediate English. The course focuses on the study of the Infinitive, Participle and Gerund. (34 h., test)

Eng-15.III.S. Intermediate English (continued). Thorough study of English syntax. (34 h., test)

Eng-16.II.F. Pre-intermediate English. Selected topics in the study of company structure and history, types of companies. Work of a secretary. (68 h., test)

Eng-16.II.S. Pre-intermediate English (continued). Focuses on personnel hiring and dismissal; job interviews; workplace accidents. Discussions and role-plays. (68 h., examination)

Eng-16.III.F. Intermediate English. Studies include globalization and highly-industrialized and developing countries. The art of holding a meeting. Telephone talk. (68 h., test)

Eng-16.III.S. Intermediate English (continued). Focuses on advertising, its forms and methods. Trade (export/import). The art of negotiating. (68 h., test)

Eng-16.IV.F. Upper-intermediate English. Students study ways and methods of successful presentations. Focuses on stressful situations, insurance issues, securities (68 h., test)

Eng-16.IV.S. Upper-intermediate English (continued). The aim of the term is to develop skills in translating texts. Focuses on business ethics. Develops skills in business correspondence. (68 h., test)

Eng-16.V.F. Advanced English. The aim of the term is to develop skills in interpreting. Business correspondence (continued) (68 h., test)

Eng-17.IV.F. Upper-intermediate English. Much attention is given to vocabulary extension concerning general economics topics and making up a basic glossary for specific spheres of economic theory and modern business. (34 h., test)

Eng-17.IV.S. Upper-intermediate English (continued). The course is aimed at the development of critical reading and reading for-gist skills. The reading material is built around urgent economic problems. The students are trained to overcome the lexical challenges of the specialized texts. (34 h., test)

Eng-17.V.F. Advanced English. System survey on marketing and management problems. Special attention to different economic tendencies of the beginning of the 21st century. (34 h., test)

Eng-18.I.F. Elementary English. The focus is on geography, climate, flora and fauna of 5 English-speaking countries and 14 countries of Central Europe. Extra home-reading on the history of the UK and students-presentations on some British monarchs required. (51 h., examination)

Eng-18.I.S. Elementary English (continued). Examination of selected key aspects and issues in the development of history of 5 English-speaking countries in comparison to the development of the world civilizations. Extra home-reading on the history of the USA and students-presentations on some American Presidents required. (51 h., examination)

Eng-18.II.F. Pre-intermediate English. Examination of selected key aspects and issues in the development of history of 14 Central European countries in comparison to the development of the world civilizations. Extra home-reading on the history of countries of Central Europe and students-presentations on some kings, rulers, monarchs of Central European countries required. (51 h., examination)

Eng-18.II.S. Pre-intermediate English (continued). Class time is focused on traditions and customs of 5 English-speaking countries and 14 countries of Central Europe. Students give presentations on national holidays in any two countries of Central Europe. (51 h., examination)

Eng-18.III.F. Intermediate English. Explores arts (architecture, painting, sculpture, music) of 5 English-speaking countries and 4 countries of Central Europe in light of the world’s art heritage. Students give presentations on some prominent people of art of English-speaking countries. (68 h., examination)

Eng-18.III.S. Intermediate English (continued). Explores arts (architecture, painting, sculpture, music) of 10 countries of Central Europe in light of the world’s art heritage. Students give presentations on some outstanding people of art of Central European countries. (68 h., examination)

Eng-18.IV.F. Upper-intermediate English. Examination of foreign and domestic policy of 5 English-speaking countries and 14 countries of Central Europe. A study of economic systems of 19 countries. Students give presentations on some prominent political figures and outstanding reformers of economies of these countries. (68 h., examination)

Eng-18.IV.S. Upper-intermediate English (continued). The focus is on educational systems of 5 English-speaking countries and 14 countries of Central Europe. Exploration of some of the major religious issues of 19 countries. Students give presentations on some distinguished religious leaders. (68 h., examination)

Eng-19.I.F. Elementary English. Basic grammatical structures and patterns with oral drills and written exercises. A systematic introduction to grammar provides general knowledge about the morphological system of the English Language and basic characteristics and features of various parts of speech. (51 h., test)

Eng-19.I.S. Elementary English (continued). Much attention is given to grammatical characteristics of the English verb and to the formation, meaning and usage of Tenses in the Active and Passive Voices. (51 h., test)

Eng-19.II.F. Pre-intermediate English. Grammar topics are: the English article, its position in a sentence and ways of translating it into Russian; Direct/Indirect Speech (51 h., test)

Eng-19.II.S. Pre-intermediate English (continued). This course stresses on the forms and types of the subjunctive mood, and the Infinitive and its constructions. (51 h., test)

Eng-19.III.F. Intermediate English. The course focuses on the study of the Infinitive, Participle and Gerund. (34 h., test)

Eng-19.III.S. Intermediate English (continued). Thorough study of English syntax. (34 h., test)

Eng-20.I.F. Elementary English. Introduction to English pronunciation and the differences between English and Russian structures. (34 h., test)

Eng-20.I.S. Elementary English (continued). The course focuses on English consonants and vowels. (34 h., test)

Eng-20.II.F. Pre-intermediate English. The course accentuates the pronunciation of sound combinations. (34 h., test)

Eng-20.II.S. Pre-intermediate English (continued). The course stresses on English rhythm and intonation. (34 h., examination)

Eng-21.I.F. Elementary English. This course is intended for students with some previous English language experience. Conversation and writing activities based on a variety of topics. (68 h., examination)

Eng-21.I.S. Elementary English (continued). The focus is on improving comprehension and speaking skills. Special attention given to stylistic nuance and fluency of expression. (68 h., examination)

Eng-21.II.F. Pre-intermediate English. The course concentrates on conversation tactics and vocabulary-building through class discussions. Development of critical vocabulary and special attention to writing skills. (68 h., examination)

Eng-21.II.S. Pre-intermediate English (continued). Class time is focused on developing oral proficiency; by the end of the course, students should be able to engage in everyday conversation with native speakers. (68 h., examination)

Eng-22.III.F. Intermediate English. Language lab and Internet material provide cultural information on English speaking countries. (34 h., test)

Eng-22.III.S. Intermediate English (continued). Examines current problems in international relations. (34 h., test)

Eng-22.IV.F. Upper-intermediate English. Attention given to specialized vocabulary as well as cultural and political issues in the countries of Central Europe. (34 h., test)

Eng-22.IV.S. Upper-intermediate English (continued). The course focuses on problems such as identity formation, violence, gender. (34 h., test)

Eng-23.III.F. Intermediate English. The aim of the term is to develop skills in related conversation and business communication (including skills of understanding and translating relevant texts). (34 h., examination)

Eng-23.III.S. Intermediate English (continued). Group discussions on the problems of the day-to-day running of a company. (34 h., examination)

Eng-23.IV.F. Upper-intermediate English. Focuses on stressful situations, insurance issues, securities (68 h., examination)

Eng-23.IV.S. Upper-intermediate English (continued). The aim of the term is to develop skills in business correspondence. (68 h., examination)