English for Psychology
Study Course Implementer
Dzirciema street 16, Rīga, szf@rsu.lv
About Study Course
Objective
Develop the English language communication skills for study and further work purposes in the chosen specialty and promote the acquisition and practical use of specialised professional terminology.
Preliminary Knowledge
Knowledge of English at the level of secondary school programme.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.to name English equivalents of the terminology most commonly used in the field of psychology and medicine;
Final Test
2.identify and disclose the speaker’s views;
3.to recognise, translate and explain the terminology related to psychology;
4.describe various phenomena related to the field of psychology using professional terminology in English.
Test 2 • Final Test • Presentation
Skills
1.use terminology related to the professional field according to their meaning both orally and in writing (e.g. presentation, discussion, letters/e-mails);
Test 1 • Presentation • Test 2
2.to express and substantiate their views using an appropriate vocabulary;
Test 2 • Presentation • Test 1
3.prepare various types of questions and interview people;
Test 2
4.write a summary;
Final Test
5.describe the trends in the chart.
Test 1
Competences
1.will be able to function successfully in the team, justifying their opinions on professional matters; will be able to make their views logically both in writing and verbally using the professional terminology acquired.
Presentation
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Presentation |
25.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Final presentation on one of the related topics. |
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Examination
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Final Test |
25.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Knowledge and use of psychological terminology is tested using various types of tasks (reading, text analysis, writing tasks, etc.). The cumulative exam is offered if the semester work result (tests, written assignments, and presentation combined) is 8 points or higher. Students are obliged to fill in the course evaluation questionnaire at the end of the course. |
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2.
Test 1 |
25.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students complete written assignments, read authentic texts on topics covered during the course, and complete text comprehension tasks. |
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3.
Test 2 |
25.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Students complete written assignments, read authentic texts on topics covered during the course, and complete text comprehension tasks. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
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Topics
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Definition of ‘psychology’. Branches of psychology.
1.1. Course "English for Psychology" overview: objectives, tasks, learning outcomes, requirements, tests and examinations.
1.2. Words from general English with a special meaning in psychology.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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2
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Topics
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Definition of ‘psychology’. Branches of psychology.
1.1. Course "English for Psychology" overview: objectives, tasks, learning outcomes, requirements, tests and examinations.
1.2. Words from general English with a special meaning in psychology.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Academic English.
2.1. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms, word collocations, set expressions. Applying AI for reserach.
2.2. Presentations. Structure of presentations. Signposting language. Presentation evaluation.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Academic English.
2.1. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms, word collocations, set expressions. Applying AI for reserach.
2.2. Presentations. Structure of presentations. Signposting language. Presentation evaluation.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Topics
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Academic English.
2.1. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms, word collocations, set expressions. Applying AI for reserach.
2.2. Presentations. Structure of presentations. Signposting language. Presentation evaluation.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Topics
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Academic English.
2.1. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms, word collocations, set expressions. Applying AI for reserach.
2.2. Presentations. Structure of presentations. Signposting language. Presentation evaluation.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Branches and sub-branches of psychology and professional fields.
3.1. Fixed phrases from psychology and academic English.
3.2. Academic English: a summary - writing principles, a topic sentence and supporting ideas.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening |
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Branches and sub-branches of psychology and professional fields.
3.1. Fixed phrases from psychology and academic English.
3.2. Academic English: a summary - writing principles, a topic sentence and supporting ideas.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening |
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Branches and sub-branches of psychology and professional fields.
3.1. Fixed phrases from psychology and academic English.
3.2. Academic English: a summary - writing principles, a topic sentence and supporting ideas.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening |
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Branches and sub-branches of psychology and professional fields.
3.1. Fixed phrases from psychology and academic English.
3.2. Academic English: a summary - writing principles, a topic sentence and supporting ideas.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening |
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Psychology in practice.
4.1. Occupational psychology. Personality testing. Different types of questions.
4.2. Clinical psychology. Adjectives to describe personality and personality traits.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening |
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Psychology in practice.
4.1. Occupational psychology. Personality testing. Different types of questions.
4.2. Clinical psychology. Adjectives to describe personality and personality traits.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening |
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Modality
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Location
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Psychology in practice.
4.1. Occupational psychology. Personality testing. Different types of questions.
4.2. Clinical psychology. Adjectives to describe personality and personality traits.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening |
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Psychology in practice.
4.1. Occupational psychology. Personality testing. Different types of questions.
4.2. Clinical psychology. Adjectives to describe personality and personality traits.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening |
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Location
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Auditorium
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Mental health.
8.1. Popular myths about mental disorders.
8.2. Phobias.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Topics
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Mental health.
8.1. Popular myths about mental disorders.
8.2. Phobias.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Location
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Topics
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Outstanding scientists in psychology.
6.1. S. Freud and C. G. Jung. Dreams and personality.
6.2. L. Vygotsky and J. Piaget. Cognitive psychology. Cognitive skills.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Location
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Outstanding scientists in psychology.
6.1. S. Freud and C. G. Jung. Dreams and personality.
6.2. L. Vygotsky and J. Piaget. Cognitive psychology. Cognitive skills.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Stress. Burnout. Symptoms, causes.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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End of semester written test: vocabulary exercises (matching exercises, multiple choice exercises, gap filling exercises); a text and reading comprehension tasks; a summary of the text.
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Mental health.
8.1. Popular myths about mental disorders.
8.2. Phobias.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Mental health.
8.1. Popular myths about mental disorders.
8.2. Phobias.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Mental health.
8.1. Popular myths about mental disorders.
8.2. Phobias.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Mental health.
8.1. Popular myths about mental disorders.
8.2. Phobias.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Location
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Auditorium
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Human body. Human appearance. Human Brain. Symptoms, which are typical for patients with psychological issues.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Human body. Human appearance. Human Brain. Symptoms, which are typical for patients with psychological issues.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Human body. Human appearance. Human Brain. Symptoms, which are typical for patients with psychological issues.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Human body. Human appearance. Human Brain. Symptoms, which are typical for patients with psychological issues.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Memory. Models of memory. Short-term and long-term memory. Forgetting and remembering. Memory and hypnosis. Compound nouns and fixed phrases from psychology.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Memory. Models of memory. Short-term and long-term memory. Forgetting and remembering. Memory and hypnosis. Compound nouns and fixed phrases from psychology.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Memory. Models of memory. Short-term and long-term memory. Forgetting and remembering. Memory and hypnosis. Compound nouns and fixed phrases from psychology.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Memory. Models of memory. Short-term and long-term memory. Forgetting and remembering. Memory and hypnosis. Compound nouns and fixed phrases from psychology.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Memory. Models of memory. Short-term and long-term memory. Forgetting and remembering. Memory and hypnosis. Compound nouns and fixed phrases from psychology.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Memory. Models of memory. Short-term and long-term memory. Forgetting and remembering. Memory and hypnosis. Compound nouns and fixed phrases from psychology.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Modern Addictions.
10.1. Abuse and dependency. Identifying stance. Expressing confidence and tentativeness.
10.2. Expressing one’s point of view. Building an argument. Reported speech.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Location
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Modern Addictions.
10.1. Abuse and dependency. Identifying stance. Expressing confidence and tentativeness.
10.2. Expressing one’s point of view. Building an argument. Reported speech.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Modern Addictions.
10.1. Abuse and dependency. Identifying stance. Expressing confidence and tentativeness.
10.2. Expressing one’s point of view. Building an argument. Reported speech.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Auditorium
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Topics
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The end-of course examination:
Written part: a text and connected tasks; vocabulary exercises (matching, gap-filling, definitions); a written task (a letter/ describing a graph/ a summary).
Spoken part: a presentation on one of the topics covered during the academic year.
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Topics
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The end-of course examination:
Written part: a text and connected tasks; vocabulary exercises (matching, gap-filling, definitions); a written task (a letter/ describing a graph/ a summary).
Spoken part: a presentation on one of the topics covered during the academic year.
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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The end-of course examination:
Written part: a text and connected tasks; vocabulary exercises (matching, gap-filling, definitions); a written task (a letter/ describing a graph/ a summary).
Spoken part: a presentation on one of the topics covered during the academic year.
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Location
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Definition of ‘psychology’. Branches of psychology.
1.1. Course "English for Psychology" overview: objectives, tasks, learning outcomes, requirements, tests and examinations.
1.2. Words from general English with a special meaning in psychology.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Academic English.
2.1. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms, word collocations, set expressions. Applying AI for reserach.
2.2. Presentations. Structure of presentations. Signposting language. Presentation evaluation.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Academic English.
2.1. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms, word collocations, set expressions. Applying AI for reserach.
2.2. Presentations. Structure of presentations. Signposting language. Presentation evaluation.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Branches and sub-branches of psychology and professional fields.
3.1. Fixed phrases from psychology and academic English.
3.2. Academic English: a summary - writing principles, a topic sentence and supporting ideas.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Branches and sub-branches of psychology and professional fields.
3.1. Fixed phrases from psychology and academic English.
3.2. Academic English: a summary - writing principles, a topic sentence and supporting ideas.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Psychology in practice.
4.1. Occupational psychology. Personality testing. Different types of questions.
4.2. Clinical psychology. Adjectives to describe personality and personality traits.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Psychology in practice.
4.1. Occupational psychology. Personality testing. Different types of questions.
4.2. Clinical psychology. Adjectives to describe personality and personality traits.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Outstanding scientists in psychology.
6.1. S. Freud and C. G. Jung. Dreams and personality.
6.2. L. Vygotsky and J. Piaget. Cognitive psychology. Cognitive skills.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Stress. Burnout. Symptoms, causes.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Stress. Burnout. Symptoms, causes.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Mental health.
8.1. Popular myths about mental disorders.
8.2. Phobias.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Mental health.
8.1. Popular myths about mental disorders.
8.2. Phobias.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Human body. Human appearance. Human Brain. Symptoms, which are typical for patients with psychological issues.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Location
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Contact hours
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Human body. Human appearance. Human Brain. Symptoms, which are typical for patients with psychological issues.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Human body. Human appearance. Human Brain. Symptoms, which are typical for patients with psychological issues.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Memory. Models of memory. Short-term and long-term memory. Forgetting and remembering. Memory and hypnosis. Compound nouns and fixed phrases from psychology.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Memory. Models of memory. Short-term and long-term memory. Forgetting and remembering. Memory and hypnosis. Compound nouns and fixed phrases from psychology.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Modern Addictions.
10.1. Abuse and dependency. Identifying stance. Expressing confidence and tentativeness.
10.2. Expressing one’s point of view. Building an argument. Reported speech.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Modern Addictions.
10.1. Abuse and dependency. Identifying stance. Expressing confidence and tentativeness.
10.2. Expressing one’s point of view. Building an argument. Reported speech.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Modern Addictions.
10.1. Abuse and dependency. Identifying stance. Expressing confidence and tentativeness.
10.2. Expressing one’s point of view. Building an argument. Reported speech.
Description
Students acquire professional terminology, as well as practice all four language acquisition skills, namely, speaking, reading, writing and listening. |
Bibliography
Required Reading
Short, J. (2011) English for Psychology in Higher Education Studies. Garnet Publishing Ltd. (akceptējams izdevums)
McCarthy, M. and O'Dell, F. (2016) Academic Vocabulary in Use: Second Edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Additional Reading
Bailey, S. (2011) Academic Writing : a Handbook for International Students. New York : Routledge.
Matsumoto, D. (2009) The Cambridge Dictionary of Psychology. Cambridge ; New York: Cambridge University Press.
Swales, J. (2012) Academic Writing for Graduate Students: Essential Tasks and Skills. Ann Arbor : The University of Michigan Press.
Wood, S. (2004) Mastering the World of Psychology. Boston : Pearson/Allyn and Bacon.