Workshop "How to criticize politely"

This session will look at how to criticize politely in written and spoken English, in formal settings and more casually, so that our message will be taken on board more easily and our professional relationships continue more smoothly.

In order to be considered robust, research needs to be scrutinized by others in the community. The peer review process for publishing papers, being central to academic work, presupposes an exchange of comments and critiques. Sometimes we also find ourselves called upon to comment more personally on our colleagues' work, both informally when a peer asks for advice or help and sometimes more formally in departmental meetings. Feedback should be both clear and phrased so as not to offend a person. Having joined the workshop, you will learn how to give helpful constructive criticism ensuring effective communication.

Speaker: Heather Belgorodtseva is Director of Studies for Teacher Training. She has worked as an English teacher and teacher trainer for over 20 years, in the UK and Russia, in private language schools and in further education settings. She often runs high-stakes courses where giving feedback, including constructive criticism, is an integral part of the process.

Target audience: HSE teachers, researchers, and graduate students
Language: English
Date & Time: April 9, 17:30 - 19:30
Location: 11 Pokrovsky blvd, К-416