Текст 2. Higher Education in the United Kingdom
There are many academic institutions in the U.K. that make up the system of higher education. Each UK university and college has its own identity and traditions. There may be campus and non-campus universities. In a campus university the accommodation, libraries, lecture theaters and seminar rooms are concentrated in one area of the town or city. At a non-campus university or college, the departments and facilities are spread out across a wider area.
Entry to the institutions of higher education is by selection, usually based on examination grades, and is competitive in most subjects. The most common requirements for entry into establishments of higher education are General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) and A-levels.
The general pattern of teaching and learning on full-time courses of higher education is a mixture of lectures, seminars and tutorials, essays, exercises and tests. A lecture is given to a large group of students. It is a talk on a certain topic of study which lasts about an hour. Seminars usually consist of a group discussion of ideas and opinions about a particular field of study. Once or twice a term, students will have a tutorial. This means that they see a tutor alone to discuss their work and their progress.
Each university and department has its own method of assessment. Most universities and colleges still use some form of written examinations. These can last up to three hours. Students have to answer three or four questions in an essay form. In general, progress is measured through a combination of course work, dissertation and final examinations.
Traditionally, the academic year is split into three terms – autumn (late September/early October to mid December), spring (January to late March/early April) and summer (April to mid July).
The first degree titles are Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS). First degree courses are called undergraduate courses. Many students wish to enhance their first degree with further study in a particular vocational or professional area. In Britain there are thousands of postgraduate courses.
A great number of courses are taught at Master degree level. The title of the degree may change depending on the subject studied. The most common are MA (Master of Arts), MS (Master of Science), MBA (Master of Business Administration) and others. These courses normally last for a full calendar year and include coursework (lectures, seminars, tutorials). The postgraduate student may be asked to complete a project or carry out research work in order to produce thesis or dissertation.
If you wish to study for a doctorate, the master’s degree will be an entry requirement in most universities and colleges. Doctoral degrees are awarded for original research, followed by a presentation and defense of a thesis. People can take PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) degree in both arts and science subjects. A doctorate can take four years or more to complete.
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Entry to the University is by selection, usually based on _________, and is competitive in most subjects.
Most universities and colleges still use ___________ as the main method of assessment.
Many students wish to enhance their ________ degree with further study in a particular vocational or professional area.
At ________ degree level one must complete a project or carry out research work in order to produce thesis or dissertation.
_______ degree is awarded for original research, followed by a presentation and defense of a thesis.
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In a campus university the accommodation, libraries, lecture theaters and seminar rooms are concentrated in one area of the town or city.
Students see a tutor alone to discuss their work and their progress once or twice a term.
The general pattern of teaching and learning on full-time courses of higher education is a mixture of lectures, seminars and tutorials, essays, exercises and tests.
Courses at Master’s degree normally last for a full calendar year and include coursework (lectures, seminars, tutorials).
If you wish to study for a doctorate, the master’s degree will be an entry requirement in most universities and colleges.
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Цель:формирование у студентов умения осуществлять информационно-коммуникативную деятельность по работе с иноязычными источниками в виде обобщения результатов работы в формате беседы с преподавателем в рамках изученных тем.
Задачи:
1. формирование умений самостоятельной работы с иноязычной литературой, использования различных поисковых систем в Интернете;
2. формирование умений отбора, обработки, смысловой компрессии и передачи релевантной информации в сжатом виде в заданном формате;
3. формирование умений вести беседу с преподавателем в рамках заданной темы, используя соответствующую терминологию и грамматические конструкции.
Прочтите тексты базового уровня, а также тексты Medical education in the USA and Great Britain из учебников:
Марковина, И.Ю., Максимова, З.К., Вайнштейн, М.Б. Английский язык [Электронный ресурс]: учебник / И.Ю. Марковина, З.К. Максимова, М. Б. Вайнштейн; ред. И. Ю. Марковина. – Москва: ГЕОТАР-Медиа. – 2013. – С. 246 – 254, 260 – 266. – Режим доступа: http://studmedlib.ru
Маслова, А. М., Вайнштейн, З.И., Плебейская, Л.С. Английский язык для медицинских вузов [Электронный ресурс]: учебник / А. М. Маслова, З. И. Вайнштейн, Л. С. Плебейская. – Москва: ГЕОТАР-Медиа. – 2014. – С. 55 – 58. – Режим доступа: http://studmedlib.ru
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