This document outlines the modules, assignments, and schedule for an academic skills course. Module 1 focuses on diversity, privacy, and why academic skills are important. Students will complete term papers, assignments on speaking, writing, and listening. Homework includes reading assignments, vocabulary practice, and quizzes. The course aims to help students develop skills for academic programs and awareness through cases in American Studies.

1. Academic Skills
Module 1:
Diversity. Privacy

2. Why bother?
•Term paper writing
•MA programs
•General academic awareness

3. ((М1+Abstract+М2)/3)*0,6 + Issue Essay*0,4
Class work
Speaking (2 tasks)
Writing (1 task)
Listening (2 tasks)
Vocabulary quiz (2)
Home work

4. Vocabulary Quizlet.com user: uscases

5. Self-Presentation: scheme
Topic Sentence
Major detail 1
Minor detail 1
Major detail 2
Minor detail 2
Major detail 3
Minor detail 3
Minor detail 4

6. Reasons for choosing HSE
I’ve chosen HSE for 3 major reasons
First, HSE offers interdisciplinary education
I can major in Economics and Politics along with mastering 2 foreign languages
Second, HSE is well- known among employers for providing top specialists
Major international companies such as those from Big 4 and Top 3 eagerly recruit HSE alumni
Third, HSE hosts the best professors from all over the world
Professors from the US and EU make frequent guest appearances at HSE all the year round

7. Reasons for choosing HSE
I’ve chosen HSE for 3 major reasons
First, HSE offers interdisciplinary education
I can major in Economics and Politics along with mastering 2 foreign languages
Second, HSE is well- known among employers for providing top specialists
Major international companies such as those from Big 4 and Top 3 eagerly recruit HSE alumni
Third, HSE hosts the best professors from all over the world
Professors from the US and EU make frequent guest appearances at HSE all the year round

8. What makes you different?

9. Difference
Diversity
Discrimination

10. Protected Characteristics

11. Home task
•Reading
–p. 8-9: text and comprehension questions
–p. 13 Theory
–p. 15 Practice 2
•Vocabulary
–p. 10 Tasks 4-7
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Academic Skills through Cases in American Studies
И.В.Якушева, Е.В.Талалакина