Topic: Higher education in Russia and the University I study at

Text. Higher education in our country and my University

Higher education plays an important part in the life of our country as it provides the country with highly-qualified specialists. Higher education in this country is accessible to all. The greater part of students study free of charge, some – on a commercial basis.

The academic year usually lasts 9 months and is divided into two terms. At the end of each semester students take exams. If the results are good students get grants. Twice a year students have vacations – two weeks in winter and two months in summer.

The first and second-year students obtain thorough information in the fundamental sciences. The curriculum is enriched and broadened by such subjects as foreign languages, history and economics.

At the third year students get more advanced knowledge and begin to concentrate on their “major” subjects.

In senior years theory is accompanied by practical training.

After four years they will get a Bachelor’s degree. Then the students may go on with their studies and in a year or two of further study and research get a Master’s degree. After graduating they may continue research and get a still higher degree.

As for me, I study at the Russian State Vocational Pedagogic University. It was founded in 1979. At first it was called the Sverdlovsk Engineer Pedagogic Institute. Not long ago it was given the Russian status. The structure of our university includes different departments (full time and correspondence). Each department has a number of faculties. I study at the faculty of . . . . I’m a full time student.

My university has several buildings, old and new ones. There are many various laboratories, a good library and a computer center in the main building.

Words and phrases to remember:

to study free of charge/on a commercial basis – бесплатно/платно

to take exams – сдавать экзамены

to get a grant – получать стипендию

to obtain thorough information in – получать подробную информацию по

to be enriched – быть обогащенным

to be broadened – быть расширенным

to be accessible – быть доступным

to get advanced knowledge – получать углубленные знания

to graduate – закончить вуз

to continue research – продолжить исследование

a full time/correspondence department – дневное/заочное

a curriculum - расписание

Answer the questions:

1. What is the aim of higher education in our country?

2. Is it accessible for all?

3. Do the students study all free of charge?

4. What can be said about the academic year?

5. What are the stages of education?

6. What university do you study at?

7. When was it founded?

8. What was it called at first?

9. When was it given the Russian status?

10. What is the structure of our university?

11. What faculty do you study at?

13. Do you enjoy studying at this university?

Ex. 1. Translate from Russian into English.

1. Сейчас есть институты, где все учатся на коммерческой основе.

2. Многие студенты не получают стипендию, так как они учатся плохо.

3. В конце каждого семестра мы сдаем экзамены.

4. На первом и втором курсах они получают подробные сведения из области фундаментальных наук.

5. Наша еда должна быть обогащена минералами.

6. Эта дорога должна быть расширена.

7. На старших курсах они получают углубленные знания по предметам.

8. После окончания института можно продолжить исследования.

9. Мой друг – студент заочного отделения.

Ex. 2. Be ready to speak about our system of education and your university.

Литература

1. Орловская И. В., Самсонова А.С.. Учебник английского языка для студентов технических университетов и вузов. М.: Изд-во МГТУ им. Н. Э. Баумана, 2000.

2. Коваленко П. И. Английский для психологов. Ростов-н/Д: Феникс, 2000.

3. Ежова Т. С. Учебно-методическое пособие по английскому языку. Екатеринбург: Изд-во УГТУ-УПИ, 1998.

4. Филатов А. В. Курс страноведения. Екатеринбург: Изд-во Урал. гос. пед. ун-та, 1996.

Методические указания по самостоятельной работе студентов

(английский язык)

Для студентов всех специальностей

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