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The ABC of ESP for Political Science. Building vocabulary and language skills for BA students
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Publisher: Editura Universitară
Author: Silvia Osman
Edition: second edition
Pages: 278
Publisher year: 2025
ISBN: 978-606-28-2104-3
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5682/9786062821043
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In an era marked by rapid global change and complex societal challenges, effective communication in English has become an indispensable skill for students of political science, international relations, sociology, and psychology. As future policymakers, analysts, support staff, and experts, these young professionals must navigate diverse discourses—whether in diplomatic negotiations, policy debates, or academic discussions—that often rely on specialized vocabulary. Mastering this vocabulary—central to English for Specific Purposes (ESP)—is crucial for their academic success and professional development.
For students preparing to engage with international organizations, government agencies, NGOs, or academic communities, the ability to use precise, contextually appropriate language can set them apart. Yet, the language of politics, diplomacy, and social sciences is rich with technical terms, idiomatic expressions, and field-specific concepts that can pose a barrier without targeted practice.
The ABC of ESP for Political Science aims to fill this gap by providing a focused vocabulary-building resource tailored specifically for BA students within the political science faculty. This book aspires to develop not only lexical knowledge but also confidence in applying language skills to real-world political and social issues. By supporting students in acquiring essential terminology and contextual understanding, this resource helps prepare them to communicate effectively, critically analyze texts, and participate actively in conversations shaping contemporary society. Equipping these future leaders with robust language tools today empowers them to influence tomorrow’s political and social landscapes.
Furthermore, recognizing the importance of oral skills, this edition also features a dedicated chapter on Oral Communication for second-year students enrolled in English II. This chapter aims to enhance their ability to organize and deliver clear, concise, and engaging speeches—whether in everyday situations or professional settings. Emphasizing brevity, clarity, and confidence, it encourages students to approach discourse systematically, develop active listening skills, and communicate ideas effectively. Ultimately, this chapter seeks to nurture their ability to participate actively, persuasively, and responsibly in both academic and social discussions—an essential skill for tomorrow’s policymakers, social scientists, and global citizens.
For students preparing to engage with international organizations, government agencies, NGOs, or academic communities, the ability to use precise, contextually appropriate language can set them apart. Yet, the language of politics, diplomacy, and social sciences is rich with technical terms, idiomatic expressions, and field-specific concepts that can pose a barrier without targeted practice.
The ABC of ESP for Political Science aims to fill this gap by providing a focused vocabulary-building resource tailored specifically for BA students within the political science faculty. This book aspires to develop not only lexical knowledge but also confidence in applying language skills to real-world political and social issues. By supporting students in acquiring essential terminology and contextual understanding, this resource helps prepare them to communicate effectively, critically analyze texts, and participate actively in conversations shaping contemporary society. Equipping these future leaders with robust language tools today empowers them to influence tomorrow’s political and social landscapes.
Furthermore, recognizing the importance of oral skills, this edition also features a dedicated chapter on Oral Communication for second-year students enrolled in English II. This chapter aims to enhance their ability to organize and deliver clear, concise, and engaging speeches—whether in everyday situations or professional settings. Emphasizing brevity, clarity, and confidence, it encourages students to approach discourse systematically, develop active listening skills, and communicate ideas effectively. Ultimately, this chapter seeks to nurture their ability to participate actively, persuasively, and responsibly in both academic and social discussions—an essential skill for tomorrow’s policymakers, social scientists, and global citizens.
Associate Professor, Silvia Osman, PhD /
September 1st, 2025
Diana Sârcu - Dincolo de ce ştim deja/9
Silvia Osman - Opening Doors to Specialized Language/11
Unit 1/13
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/13
ESP Words of the Week/16
Vocabulary Exercises/18
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/21
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/23
Reading Comprehension Questions/24
Communication Skills: Conversation, the Heart of Communication/25
Unit 2/26
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/26
ESP Words of the Week/31
Vocabulary Exercises/33
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/36
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/39
Reading Comprehension Questions/40
Communication Skills: What is a conversation?/41
Unit 3/42
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/42
ESP Words of the Week/45
Vocabulary Exercises/47
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/50
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/52
Reading Comprehension Questions/53
Communication Skills: What is a conversation?/54
Unit 4/56
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/56
ESP Words of the Week/59
Vocabulary Exercises/60
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/63
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/65
Reading Comprehension Questions/66
Communication Skills: What is a conversation?/68
Unit 5/69
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/69
ESP Words of the Week/73
Vocabulary Exercises/74
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/77
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/79
Reading Comprehension Questions/80
Communication Skills: WASP: Welcome Acquire Supply Part/81
Unit 6/82
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/82
ESP Words of the Week/88
Vocabulary Exercises/90
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/93
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/95
Reading Comprehension Questions/96
Communication Skills: WASP: Welcome Acquire Supply Part/97
Unit 7/98
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/98
ESP Words of the Week/104
Vocabulary Exercises/106
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/109
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/111
Reading Comprehension Questions/112
Communication Skills: WASP: Welcome Acquire Supply Part/113
Unit 8/114
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/114
ESP Words of the Week/120
Vocabulary Exercises/121
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/124
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/126
Reading Comprehension Questions/127
Communication Skills: Finding common ground is not always simple/128
Unit 9/129
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/129
ESP Words of the Week/135
Vocabulary Exercises/138
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/141
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/143
Reading Comprehension Questions/144
Communication Skills: The Ladder of Inference/145
Unit 10/146
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/146
ESP Words of the Week/157
Vocabulary Exercises/159
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/162
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/164
Reading Comprehension Questions/165
Communication Skills: Summarizing/166
Unit 11/168
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/168
ESP Words of the Week/177
Vocabulary Exercises/180
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/184
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/186
Reading Comprehension Questions/187
Communication Skills: Interrupting/189
Unit 12/190
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/190
ESP Words of the Week/195
Vocabulary Exercises/197
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/200
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/202
Reading Comprehension Questions/203
Communication Skills: Showing that you are paying attention/205
Unit 13/206
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/206
ESP Words of the Week/211
Vocabulary Exercises/213
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/216
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/220
Reading Comprehension Questions/221
Communication Skills: Cultivating Ease/223
Unit 14/225
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/225
ESP Words of the Week/230
Vocabulary Exercises/231
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/234
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/236
Reading Comprehension Questions/237
Communication Skills: Tips & Tricks: Ask quality questions!/238
Unit 15/240
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/240
ESP Words of the Week/244
Vocabulary Exercises/245
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/248
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/250
Reading Comprehension Questions/251
Communication Skills/252
Glossary of Key ESP Terms/257
Appendices/273
Silvia Osman - Opening Doors to Specialized Language/11
Unit 1/13
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/13
ESP Words of the Week/16
Vocabulary Exercises/18
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/21
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/23
Reading Comprehension Questions/24
Communication Skills: Conversation, the Heart of Communication/25
Unit 2/26
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/26
ESP Words of the Week/31
Vocabulary Exercises/33
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/36
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/39
Reading Comprehension Questions/40
Communication Skills: What is a conversation?/41
Unit 3/42
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/42
ESP Words of the Week/45
Vocabulary Exercises/47
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/50
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/52
Reading Comprehension Questions/53
Communication Skills: What is a conversation?/54
Unit 4/56
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/56
ESP Words of the Week/59
Vocabulary Exercises/60
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/63
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/65
Reading Comprehension Questions/66
Communication Skills: What is a conversation?/68
Unit 5/69
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/69
ESP Words of the Week/73
Vocabulary Exercises/74
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/77
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/79
Reading Comprehension Questions/80
Communication Skills: WASP: Welcome Acquire Supply Part/81
Unit 6/82
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/82
ESP Words of the Week/88
Vocabulary Exercises/90
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/93
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/95
Reading Comprehension Questions/96
Communication Skills: WASP: Welcome Acquire Supply Part/97
Unit 7/98
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/98
ESP Words of the Week/104
Vocabulary Exercises/106
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/109
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/111
Reading Comprehension Questions/112
Communication Skills: WASP: Welcome Acquire Supply Part/113
Unit 8/114
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/114
ESP Words of the Week/120
Vocabulary Exercises/121
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/124
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/126
Reading Comprehension Questions/127
Communication Skills: Finding common ground is not always simple/128
Unit 9/129
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/129
ESP Words of the Week/135
Vocabulary Exercises/138
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/141
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/143
Reading Comprehension Questions/144
Communication Skills: The Ladder of Inference/145
Unit 10/146
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/146
ESP Words of the Week/157
Vocabulary Exercises/159
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/162
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/164
Reading Comprehension Questions/165
Communication Skills: Summarizing/166
Unit 11/168
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/168
ESP Words of the Week/177
Vocabulary Exercises/180
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/184
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/186
Reading Comprehension Questions/187
Communication Skills: Interrupting/189
Unit 12/190
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/190
ESP Words of the Week/195
Vocabulary Exercises/197
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/200
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/202
Reading Comprehension Questions/203
Communication Skills: Showing that you are paying attention/205
Unit 13/206
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/206
ESP Words of the Week/211
Vocabulary Exercises/213
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/216
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/220
Reading Comprehension Questions/221
Communication Skills: Cultivating Ease/223
Unit 14/225
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/225
ESP Words of the Week/230
Vocabulary Exercises/231
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/234
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/236
Reading Comprehension Questions/237
Communication Skills: Tips & Tricks: Ask quality questions!/238
Unit 15/240
Texts & Excerpts: ESP Vocabulary Sources/240
ESP Words of the Week/244
Vocabulary Exercises/245
Vocabulary Practice – Synonyms/248
Trivia / Extra / Miscellaneous/250
Reading Comprehension Questions/251
Communication Skills/252
Glossary of Key ESP Terms/257
Appendices/273
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