Online English Lessons
Module Description
Semester : 05
Unit title: transversal
Module : English
Credit: 1
Coefficient: 1
Learning objectives:
This module aims to equip students with the necessary skills to effectively engage with foreign references in reading, summarizing, and utilizing them within specialized texts. By the end of the module, students will have developed the ability to critically analyze and incorporate foreign sources, drawing key insights and presenting them accurately in their own academic work. The focus will be on enhancing their ability to navigate complex texts, extract relevant information, and integrate these references seamlessly into their writing and discussions, ultimately improving their capacity for scholarly communication in an international context.
Introduction
Teaching English as a foreign language is crucial for students in media studies, particularly because English serves as the primary language for global communication, especially in fields like information and communications sciences. It is not only the dominant language in academic settings worldwide, but also the most widely used language on the internet, making it indispensable for accessing, producing, and sharing media content.
For students specializing in media studies, learning English is essential to navigating the vast array of terminology and concepts used in the field. By focusing on texts closely related to their specialty, students are able to absorb critical media terminology and contextualize it within real-world applications. This approach ensures that students are not only gaining language skills but are also becoming proficient in the technical language necessary for their future careers in media.
In addition to specialized vocabulary, the course also emphasizes grammar through "Grammar Focus" sections, which are designed to improve students' ability to construct content accurately and avoid common grammatical errors. This comprehensive approach enables students to gain a deeper understanding of both language mechanics and media terminology. To further enrich their learning, each lesson concludes with a takeaway list of essential terms that help students build a robust media-specific vocabulary and enhance their academic and professional communication skills.
Lesson objectives:
· Understand key communication concepts and terminology.
· Improve vocabulary related to communication.
· Practice reading comprehension and apply their knowledge in activities.
