Кафедра германо-романских языков и методики их преподавания

Dates

Topics for discussion

Assignment for Writing

Assignment

for Reading

Scores

04/02/19-10/02/19

Unit 9. Fitting in

Topics for debate

1. Kids of today are fashion victims.

2. Today the notion of ‘suitable clothing’ is dying out.

Essay

Letter

Angela Noel Ricochet

Topics – 2

Writing – 2

Work Book – 1

Home Reading – 1

Total: 6

11/02/19-17/02/19

Unit 10. Globalization

Topics for debate

1. The multiplicity of the world’s languages is a curse rather than a blessing.

2. Global culture widens the generation gap.

Aldous Huxley

The Giaconda Smile

Topics – 2

Work Book – 1

Home Reading – 1

Total: 4

18/02/19-03/03/19

Unit 11. For better, for worse

Topics for debate

1. It is important for an individual to conform in society.

2. Our forefathers enjoyed better and stronger relations with families than us.

Essay

Letter

Ronald Frame

The Tree House

Topics – 2

Writing – 2

Work Book – 1

Home Reading – 1

Total: 6

04/03/19-17/03/19

Unit 12. At the cutting edge

Topics for debate

1. Scientific research should be subject to tighter governmental controls.

2. Where scientific or technological innovation is concerned, the ‘precautionary principle’ should be a statutory requirement.

Doris Lessing Through The Tunnel

Topics – 2

Work Book – 1

Home Reading – 1

Total: 4

18/03/19-24/03/19

Unit 13. Save the planet

Topics for debate

1. Tests on animals: animals should not be used for scientific achievements.

2. Countries should have special taxation for international aviation.

Angus Wilson Raspberry Jam

Topics – 2

Work Book – 1

Home Reading – 1

Total: 4

25/03/19-31/03/19

Unit 14. Get fit, live longer

Topics for debate

1. Most people get enough exercise from their normal daily routine.

2. The younger you are, the less active you need to be.

Rendering

Hector Munro Dusk

Topics – 2

Writing – 2

Work Book – 1

Home Reading – 1

Total: 6

01/04/19-07/04/19

Unit 15. The daily grind

Topics for debate

1. Unpaid internship should be banned.

2. Money motivates people more than any other factor in the workplace.

Graham Green

The Case for the Defence

Topics – 2

Work Book – 1

Home Reading – 1

Total: 4

08/04/19-14/04/19

Unit 16. Hidden nuances

Topics for debate

1. It is worthwhile for parents to talk to

their children’s friends.

2. It is unrealistic of parents to expect

to influence their children.

Rendering

O’Henry

The Man Higher Up

Topics – 2

Writing – 2

Work Book – 1

Home Reading – 1

Total: 6

15/04/19-21/04/19

Unit 17. Defining happiness

Topics for debate

1. A person is never happy except at the price of some ignorance.

2. The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.

Edith Wharton

The Other Two

Topics – 2

Work Book – 1

Home Reading – 1

Total: 4

22/04/19-28/04/19

Unit 18. On freedom

Topics for debate

1. Adults should have the right to carry guns and be able to defend themselves.

2. Do we have real freedom?

Rendering

Katherine Mansfield

The Garden Party

Topics – 2

Writing – 2

Work Book – 1

Home Reading – 1

Total: 6

29/04/19-12/05/19

Unit 19. The unexplained

Topics for debate

1. We shouldn’t believe in superstition because most things can be explained by science.

2. We are losing touch with the natural world.

Individual reading: Big Little Lies by Liane Moriarty

Topics – 2

Work Book – 1

Home Reading – 1

Total: 4

13/05/19-19/05/19

Unit 20. A sense of humour

Topics for debate

1. Which is better: daydreaming or night dreaming?

2. Which of these are more real – pirates or ninjas?

Rendering

Pleasure reading

Topics – 2

Writing – 2

Work Book – 1

Home Reading – 1

Total: 6

20/05/19-28/05/19

Final test

Debts

Total: 10