Kolomeitseva E.M., Makeyeva M.N.The Use of Portfolios in Language Assessment // Scientific article. Journal "Transactions of the TSTU", vol. 12 , Tambov. TSTU publisher house , 2006. (pdf-file) Abstract: The article deals with one of the ways of evaluating language proficiency, i.e. a portfolio of students' papers. A few techniques of compiling instructing materials are shown here. A primary focus is on the discussion of learners' achievements and methods of involving students in assessing their progress in language acquisition.
Nikulshina N.L.Conceptualization of Instruction content in Designingan "English for Research Purposes" Course // Scientific article. Journal "Transactions of the TSTU", vol. 12 , Tambov. TSTU publisher house , 2006. (pdf-file) Abstract: The paper is concerned with the central framework component of "English for Research Purposes" course development, namely, conceptualization of instruction content. Language of science, research discourse and performance in scientific setting have been categorized as the most adequate, basic content elements. Their further structuring and detailed description are proposed.
Riabtseva E.V., Arestova A.A.Some Problems of Teaching English for Special Purposes to Students of Technical Specialities at University Level // Scientific article. Journal "Transactions of the TSTU", vol. 12 , Tambov. TSTU publisher house , 2006. (pdf-file) Abstract: The main problems connected with teaching English for Specific Purposes at university level are overviewed. The aims and tasks of teaching English for Specific Purposes to students of technical specialities are formulated. The goals, structure and content of ESP course for students of technical specialities are introduced.
Smirnova O.I., Teplyakova E.K.Presenting Teaching Points of Business Foreign Language in the Development of Communicative Skills through the Use of Companys Financial Materials // Scientific article. Journal "Transactions of the TSTU", vol. 12 , Tambov. TSTU publisher house , 2006. (pdf-file) Abstract: The problem of development communicative skills making use of company's specific financial materials in teaching Professional Foreign Language is considered. The sample pattern of applying functional, structural and vocabulary language components for organizing the message is given.
