Федеральное агентство по образованию
Государственное образовательное учреждение
высшего профессионального образования
Московский Государственный институт стали и сплавов
(Технологический университет)
Новотроицкий филиал
Кафедра гуманитарных и социально – экономических наук
Практикум
по английскому языку
«Система высшего образования в Великобритании»
для студентов I года очной формы обучения
по специальностям: 140104, 150101, 150106, 150404, 140604, 240403, 080502, 080801
Новотроицк 2006
Higher Education in Great Britain
Language Material
Words and Word Combinations to be learnt
higher education- высшее образование
to be called in full- называться полностью ( полным именем )
the Department of Education- Министерство просвещения и науки
the Educational Secretary- Министр просвещения
applicant for entry =applicant= candidate- абитуриент
to be admitted to a university- быть принятым в университет
the General Certificate of Education (the GCE)- аттестат об окончании средней школы
to award a degree- присуждать степень
to provide- доставлять, снабжать 10) to depend on ( upon )- зависеть от
11) to have an option- иметь возможность выбора
12) first degree course- курс обучения
13) sandwich course- курсы « сандвич »
14) higher educational institution- высшее учебное заведение
15) degree exams/ finals- выпускные экзамены ( в университете )
16) to consist of- состоять из
17) to alternate with- чередоваться
18) to apply for- прилагать, применять, обращаться за
19) to be keen on research- интересоваться наукой
20) to hare special reference to- иметь особое отношение к
21) the majority of- большинство
22) to be content with- довольствоваться
23) to attempt- пытаться
24) to register- регистрировать (ся )
25) registration- регистрация
26) the highest qualification- высшая квалификация
27) practical training- практическая подготовка
28) at least- по крайней мере
29) at last- наконец
30) environment- окружающая среда
31) to take a form of- проходить в форме
32) interview- интервью, собеседование
33) post - graduate courses- аспирантура
Ex:1 Read the following definitions and say to what category you belong
Graduate [‘grəedjuit]- a person who has graduated from a college or (Grad) university and got an academic degree or a diploma
Postgraduate- a student continuing his education after graduation from a college or university
Undergraduate- a student at a college or university who has not yet taken a first degree, which is awarded after 3 or more years of study
Reading Practice
Read and translate text A
Text A
The System of Higher Education in Great Britain.
The British institution responsible for national educational policy is called (since 1964) the Department of Education and Science (DEC), which is headed by the Secretary of State for Education and Science or at less formal style the Educational Secretary.
Applicants for entry in the UK do not take entrance exams to universities and polytechnics. They are admitted on the basis of their results in the school exams. Those who pass the exams are awarded the General Certificate of Education (GCE). It is taken in two separate stages:
- Ordinary level (“O”- level), usually taken at 16.
- Advanced level (“A”- level), usually taken at 18.
Some students leave school at 16 and go on to a technical college which is not a higher educational institution because it does not award a degree.
Higher education is provided by a great number of universities ( including the Open University ) and polytechnics. Virtually all higher education is selective, usually depending on how well a student does in GCE “A” level.
First degree courses at English universities usually last three years, though there is an extra year for work in industry ( industrial Studies ). After 3 years of study students take degree exams or “ finals ”. If they pass them successfully, they are awarded a degree. First degrees in engineering are Bachelor of Science ( BSc ), Bachelor of Technology ( BTech ) or Bachelor of Engineering ( BEng ).
It is very common for technical institutions to provide sandwich courses. They consist of periods of study alternating with periods of work, usually in industry. A student, attending such a course is called a sandwich student.
Many honours graduates who are keen on research continue their studies. They apply for post- graduate courses for a master’s degree. The course lasts for 2 years and he/ she gets a Master degree ( MSc ) in a specialised subject. Research studies for 3 years more are necessary for a Doctor of Philosophy degree ( PhD ). The word “ philosophy ” has no special reference to Philosophy, the name is the same for all faculties.
There is another type of doctorate, which is called in full a senior doctorate. The name of a particular senior doctorate depends on the field of specialisation, e.g. for science subjects- Doctor of Science ( DSc ).
The majority of engineers are content with the first degree and do not enter postgraduate courses. However many of them attempt to register as a chartered engineer (CEng ), which is the highest qualification for graduate engineers in the UK.
For registration the engineer must have a degree, 2 years of practical training and at least two more years of practice in a real engineering environment. The registration generally takes the form of a written exam based on a real engineering problem and an interview.
Notes.
Bachelor degree- ученая степень бакалавра, первая ученая степень, присуждается после 3- х лет обучения в колледже или университете при условии успешной сдачи выпускных экзаменов.
Master of Science ( MSc )- магистр наук, обладатель 2-ой ученой степени, присуждается в некоторых университетах после защиты диссертации, в других- по результатам специального экзамена.
Doctor of Philosophy- доктор философии, низшая ученая степень доктора; присуждается после защиты диссертации специалистам в области разных наук, не обязательно философии. Приблизительно соответствует кандидатской степени в Российской системе высшего образования.
Doctor of Science (DSc)- доктор наук, высшая ученая степень доктора (a senior doctorate), по значимости соответствует степени доктора наук в России, однако присуждается по совокупности трудов; не требует написания диссертации.
chartered engineer ( CEng )- инженер – эксперт, член Ассоциации дипломированных инженеров ( Council of Engineering Institutions- CEI )
Vocabulary Practice
Exercise 1: Give Russian equivalents to:
competitive exams, a diploma of higher education; tuition fee; free education; grant; curriculum; to defend a graduation project; to get the General Certificate of Education; full- time education; part- time education; to differ from; to improve; to have a chance; field of specialization.
Exercise 2: Give English equivalents to:
министерство просвещения и науки, министр просвещения, высшее образование, выпускные экзамены, ученая степень бакалавра/ магистра, доктор наук, доктор философии, выпускник, аспирантура, аттестат об окончании средней школы; сдавать экзамены/ сдать экзамены; производственная практика чередуется с учебой; довольствоваться первой степенью; собеседование.
Exercise 3: Match the English words and word combinations, given below with their Russian equivalents:
Honours Diploma 1) ректор
pre- term passing exams 2) опыт работы
rector 3) диплом с отличием
vice- rector 4) декан
dean 5) заместитель ректора
vice- dean 6) заведующий кафедрой
manager of department 7) досрочная сдача экзаменов
proof of student’s status 8) благодарность
student’s book ( record book) 9) деканат
10) gratitude (commendations ) 10) заместитель декана
11) work experience 11) справка из университета, подтверждающая, что вы студент
Dean’s office 12) зачетная книжка студента
Exercise 4: Make up sentences using the following word combinations:
to be called in full, an applicant, to be admitted to a university, to award a degree, to have an option, to consist of, to be keen on, at least, at last, a post- graduate, chartered engineer, tuition fee, dean, record book.
Exercise 5 : Complete the following sentences:
The head of the DEC is …
Applicants for entry in the UK do not take …
A technical college is not a higher …
If students pass “ finals ” well, they are …
First degrees in engineering are …
Some technical institutions provide …
Research studies for 3 years more are necessary for …
There is another type of doctorate, which is called …
The majority of engineers are content with …
Chartered engineer is the …
The registration takes the form of …
Exercise 6 : Think of situations using the following words and word combinations
pre - term passing exams; proof of student’s status; to be content with; to attempt; to register as a chartered engineer.