Meditation through mediation 

About the course 

Do you have difficulties distinguishing between meditation and mediation? Do you still think that mediation is something new and unnecessary for you? Do you have any problems working with the texts both in your native and foreign languages? Are you tired from ordinary and boring English lessons? If any of these facts are true, then this course is for you! 

During this course you will learn: 

- how to work with different texts; 

- How to make people always understand what you mean;

 - How to read literary texts, so that you understand more than you read. 

And many other things… (no spoilers) 

Why is this course called like that? 

By this name we want to show that this course will not only be helpful in terms of language development, but will be like a meditation for its learners where they can take a rest from everyday routine and take part in creative tasks, lively discussions, quizzes and many other activities. Welcome to this amazing journey! 

Type: Elective course (Foreign Languages and Intercultural Communication) 

Area of studies: Linguistics 

Mode of studies: Distant learning 

Contact hours: 36

 Language level: C1 

The aim of the course: to form and develop your mediation skills(translating; summarizing; processing different kinds of texts, etc).

 Course objectives: 

1. To improve English speaking and writing skills; 

2. To learn how to use different communication techniques which can be used for work and study; 

3. To enhance skills in summarizing written or spoken texts; 

4. To develop your translation skills; 

5. To learn the main principles of working with literary texts both in English and in Russian.