New materials and developing English language competence in university students and teachers

Abstract

Intensive international research in the field of new materials, in particular composite and nano-modified materials, means that students and teachers in the relevant departments of engineering universities need a high level of professional English-language communicative skills. Another factor is the increased academic mobility, which manifests itself in joint academic and research projects. The academic process at engineering universities must reflect these trends, especially when it concerns teaching of English. Bauman Moscow State Technical University is adapting a multi-level system created by collaboration of two departments: “Rocket and space composite structures” and “English for machine engineering faculties”. This system encompasses undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as the academic staff of the department.