I-мавзу. Introduction to the course

Handout 1 Read the aims and objectives of the course and decide whether the statements are true or false

• Aim of the course: By the end of Year 2 students will be able to read and understand a range of text types to a level approaching Band B2 in the CEFR. Objectives:
• By the end of Year 2 students willbe able to read and comprehend the content and the significance of news, articles and reports on topics connected with their field interests and summarize them orally;
• be able to recognize bias, opinion, point of view and hyperbole in a variety of texts;
• be able to understand in detail texts within their field of interest or the area of their academic or professional specialism;
• be able to understand semi-specialized articles outside their own field of interest with only occasional recourse to a dictionary;

• be able to read reviews dealing with the content and criticism of cultural topics (films, theatre, literary books) and summarize the main points; be able to read professional articles on topics within their areas of academic and professional specialism and grasp the most important points;
• be able to look through a manual of instructions (e.g. for a computer program) and understand the relevant explanations;
• be able to read and understand plot development, actions and consequences in a narrative or play.
• By the end of Year 2 students will be able to read and understand a range of text types to a level approaching Band B2 in the CEFR.
• By the end of Year 2 students willbe able to read and comprehend the content and the significance of news, articles and reports on topics connected with their field interests and there is no need to discuss them orally.