On ESP Course Design for International Relations and Regional Studies Majors

The article presents the author's experience in developing an ESP (English for Specific Purposes) course International Relations and Regional Studies majors looks at theoretical background LSP design. Choosing between terminological discursive approach to design sphere of humanities, authors favour latter. also provides a quick look integrative mastering English Special Purposes offered by Western linguistics (CLIL-approach, Content Language Integrated Learning), which implies combining study language specialty discipline within framework single course. Although idea raises obvious interest, opt more traditional approach. selection texts was subordinate its main objectives. Since is centered upon productive competences – mainly speaking opted factual rather than analytical type as motivational easier discuss. Another chosen way raise motivation through use illustrations, video audio materials. A second problem address that authenticity scientific objectivity selected texts, since some well-established views on subject matter social sciences may differ across countries. number types activities are determined specific needs learners. Particular emphasis put identifying interpreting metaphors discourse humanities.