ESP project Canvas https://lms.misis.ru/enroll/WKA77Y

course , aims to provide students with the academic and

language skills needed for successful study or professional work in a scientific context where English is the working language. The course challenges students to collectively arrive at solutions through critical and creative thinking .
Different ways of how ideas are generated, analyzed, synthesized and expressed promotes the acquisition of general competences vital to 21st century success.

solve real-world problems in English

“BIG problem” In science and technology …

29th of April.
TWO classes ( 4 hrs) every week.

THREE Modules ( TOPICS) are organized around a current problem topical at MISiS: electric cars; artificial intelligence (AI) and biocompatible materials

the panel discussion
( reading, watching
videos, writing ideas and preparing

for presentation of ideas)

3) Report - Writing task

Course Overview

Introduction
Weeks 2-4 Unit 1

Weeks 5-7

Unit 2

Weeks 8-10 Unit 3

Week 11 Test

Week 12-13 Reflection
* Optional: Unit Synthesis Capstone Presentations

+ Critical thinking project (Pass/Fail)

of 9)

discuss a problem in
the form of a panel discussion
2.

develop your research skill
3. develop note taking skills
4. develop writing skill –
writing a report

WHAT IS IT?
PANEL DISCUSSION

is a formal discussion before

an audience
for which the topic and speakers
have been selected in advance.

(Webster's College Dictionary, ©
2010 K Dictionaries Ltd.)

the panel discussion.
 
What is a panel discussion?
Who takes part in

it? What roles do people take?
Where panel discussions are used?
Do people interrupt each other during the discussion?
Do people express their opinion on the situation
and what can be done?

their roles by filling out the chart below.

a dilemma

P=Problem
What’s wrong/ the matter?
Identify & prioritize problems: 1st,

2nd, etc. (history of the matter, context)

R=Response
Reaction to problem(s)
How do we start solving the problems? What specific actions should be taken?
(facts, data, graphs)

E=Evaluation
Overall critical assessment
Will the response be effective? What are its pros/cons/costs/benefits?
What should be applied/eliminated/modified?
(What is done and was it successful, what else should be done)

course , understand the roles you have to take,

get ready and participate in panel discussion on the topic Climate Change

Plan:
Learn about the idea of the panel discussion
2. Get ready for the panel discussion
3. Panel discussion on the topic

Activities:
Watch the videos and be ready to answer the questions in your handouts
What have you learnt about the panel discussion?