English vocabulary in different periods. Etymological strata in Modern English.

Old English: general characteristics of the word-stock, internal and external means of enriching the English vocabulary. Middle English: general characteristics of the word-stock, internal and external means of enriching the English vocabulary. New English: general characteristics of the word-stock, internal and external means of enriching the English vocabulary. Native elements in the Modern English vocabulary: common Indo-European and common Germanic strata. Foreign elements in the Modern English word-stock (borrowings): Latin, Scandinavian and French borrowings. Word-hybrids and etymological doublets.

                                         

References:

1. Reznik, R.V., Sorokina, T.A., Reznik, I.V. A History of the English Language. Moscow. 2003. P. 173-201.

2. Rastorguyeva, T.A. A History of the English Language. Moscow. 2003. P. 131-146, 293-327.

3. Аракин В.Д. История английского языка. – М., 2003. –C. 98-109, 162-185, 233-258.

4. Андросова М.А. История языка – часть 1: английский язык. – Ульяновск, 2010. – C. 9-17.

Дисциплина 5 «Практический курс первого иностранного языка (уровень С₁)»

Тема: Education

Compare Kazakhstani and American systems of higher education. Find the similarities and the differences. Specify the following: admission requirements, students’ grants and financial aid, academic calendar, courses, political and cultural activities.

1. Тема: Examinations

Compare different forms of examinations held at the university. Which one do you think is the most effective?

1.  Тема: Courts and trial

What are the similarities and the differences between the Kazakhstani and American court systems?

1.  Тема: Crime and punishment

Juvenile delinquency is an issue about which people all over the world are concerned. Work out the reasons for juvenile delinquency both in Kazakhstan and America. Suggest the ways to combat it.

 

1.  Тема: Books

Some people think books are losing importance as a source of information and entertainment. To what extent do you agree? What are the alternative sources students use nowadays?

 

1. Тема: Reading

Some people think that e-books are the death of paper books while others think that paper books will never disappear. Discuss both sides and give your opinion.

 

1. Тема: Man and music

There are world-wide complaints about the effect of rock. Psychologists say that listening to rock music results in “escapism” (abandoning social responsibilities). They also add that rock music (for example heavy metal songs) affect young people like drugs. There are well-known cases of antisocial and amoral behavior on the part of young “music addicts”. How do you feel about this opinion?

 

1. Тема: Children

Nowadays parents put too much pressure on their children to succeed. What is the reason for doing this? Is this a negative or positive development?

1. Тема: Upbringing

In the past, the older generation was a source of knowledge and experience. Nowadays, the older generation have little understanding or experience of the modern world. Has this had any negative impact on the way the elderly are treated by society and the family? What could be done to solve this situation?

 

1. Тема: Mass media

The majority of news being reported is bad news such as wars, famines, accidents and crime. Why do you think that is? Do you think the news should be a balance of both good and bad news?

1. Тема: Politics

Contribution of Astana process to restoration of peace in Syria. Speculate on the problem and give your assessment.

 

1. Тема: War and peace

Role of Astana process and Kazakhstani diplomacy in signing peace agreements on Syrian crisis. Speculate on the problem and give your assessment.

1. Тема: Values

Eurasian values in modern Kazakhstani reality. What is appreciated in an individual? Which personal qualities are celebrated and estimated in the society? Do you think any qualities are underestimated or overestimated? Speculate on the problem and give your assessment.

 

1. Тема: Culture

Kazakhstan as a crossroad of civilizations. Building bridges from Asia to Europe and uniting cultures and economies or struggling to find its own national identity? Speculate on the problem and give your assessment.

 

1. Тема Tri-lingualism

Tri-lingualism in modern Kazakhstani reality. Are the society and educational institutions ready to use the three languages? Is there a true demand for tri-lingualism? What about people who use only one language and happy with it? What about people who use four or five languages? Speculate on the problem and give your assessment.

 

1. Тема: Teaching

Teaching natural sciences at school in English. Are pupils and teachers ready for it in Kazakhstani reality of today? Is it a step forward and sign of international integration of Kazakhstani system of education or a sign of crisis of national education and vagueness of its prospects? Speculate on the problem and give your assessment.

 

1. Тема: International ties

Expo-2017. What are the economic, social and cultural benefits of the international exposition? Are there any drawbacks of this event? Speculate on the problem and give your assessment.

 

1. Тема: Communication

Information technology and new forms of communication: messengers and social networks. We are provided with easy and free access to virtual communication or lastingly overloaded with unnecessary files? Speculate on the problem and give your assessment.

 

1. Тема: History

We have to respect our past for without it we have no future! Define the role of “history lessons” in Kazakhstani community. Did we learn our lessons well?

 

 

1. Тема: Society

Pessimism vs. optimism in the life of Kazakhstani community. Sociologists and psychologists notice growing risks of social unhappiness. What can we do to reduce sullenness and increase happiness levels? Share your recipe of happiness.

Дисциплина 6 «Практический курс второго иностранного языка (уровень В₂)»  (немецкий язык)

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