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Програма курсу «English for Social Studies. Introduction»

Module 1. People and Society

Lesson 1. The Individual in Society. Consuming Passions. Hobbies

Straightforward Upper U.1D p.12 Collectors

Straightforward Upper U.1A Consuming passions

Expert First Certificate 8B Hobbies, Psychology of hobbies

Instant Discussions. Teenage rebellion

Lesson 2. Socialization. Belonging to a Group

Language leader U-I 10.1 p.102-103 Psychology of groups

Academic Listening Encounters. Life in Society Chapter 2

Upstream Upper p.84-85 Reality Show Fever

Upstream Adv p.74-75 Authorities monitoring individuals

Lesson 3. Social Roles. Sex and Gender Identity

Sociology and You p.149

English File Upper U.4B Why men don’t iron

Straightforward Upper U.6B Women in Politics

Upstream Upper p.88 Role of Women in Modern Japan

Straightforward Adv U.5C Woman’s work

Sociology and You p.152

Straightforward Adv U.8D Singles

Lesson 4. Social Roles. The Elderly

English File Upper U.2B Do you want to be young forever?

Straightforward Adv U.1D Quaterlife crisis

English File Upper Do you want to be young forever

Upstream Upper p.175-190 Life Cycle

Upstream Adv p.54-55 Role of Grandparents

Lesson 5. Volunteering

Straightforward Upper U.10A Good Deeds

Straightforward Upper U.10B Giving

Straightforward Upper U.10C Aid Worker

Lesson 6. Issues in Culture. Cultural Identity

Expert First Certificate 1B Customs and traditions

Instant Discussions. To tip or not to tip?

Taboos and issues. National stereotypes

Lesson 7. Issues in Culture. Cultural Change

Academic Listening Encounters. Life in Society Ch.9

Tapestry Listening Speaking 4. Ch.5 p.95-115 Macdonalization of the world

Lesson 8. Current Test

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Module 2. Social Frustrations

Lesson 1. Conflicts

Straightforward Adv U.4A Voicing complaints

New Opportunities Upper U.10 Conflict

Lesson 2. Peer Pressure

Upstream Adv p.67 Peer pressure

Upstream Upper p.93 Anorexia

Lesson 3. Ethics and Morality

Straightforward Adv U.7B Rudeness

Instant Discussions. Revenge is sweet!

Taboos and issues. Taboo conversation topics

Taboos and issues. It should be banned!

Taboos and issues. Swearing

Lesson 4. Ethics and Morality

Taboos and issues. Bribery and corruption

Taboos and issues. Telling lies

Taboos and issues. Immigration and racism

Taboos and issues. Turning the other cheek

Lesson 5. Physically challenged people

Upstream Upper p.14-15 Theatre for the Deaf

Lesson 6. Discrimination. Sexism. Ageism

Upstream Adv p.85 Ageing population

Straightforward Adv U.5D Sexual discrimination

Taboos and Issues. Sexual harassment

Lesson 7. Coping with frustrations. Positive Thinking

Straightforward Upper U.11C Positive psychology

Upstream Upper p.24-25 Happy?

Upstream Upper p.33 Secret of Being Happy

Upstream Adv p.16-17 Happiness

Focus on IELTS Foundations U.11 Science of Happiness

New Opportunities Upper Module 10, p.116 Conflict resolution

Lesson 8. Current Test