Exercise 2.

Read the text about the similar features that all BNTU Faculties have. Complete the sentences with the words from the box.

portfolio, supervisor, courses, academic staff, project, conferences

The Faculty has high quality … who are actively involved in teaching and research. A large number of them have academic degrees. The Faculty staff has a substantial research …, including much that is directly supported by industry. They are also active in consultancy projects and publication, in organizing national and international ….

The first year is common to many engineering …. In the second and third year students study more specific subjects to prepare for later specialization in a particular branch of engineering. Students also carry out … work. The work usually involves original research, and is done in close consultation with a … from the academic staff.

The Facultyoffers high-quality academic programs designed to prepare students for a dynamic career in the chosen field of engineering.

SKILLS

Exercise 1.

Study the following abilities, knowledge areas and qualities that engineering students should develop. Which of these are the most important for you? Why? Use the expressions from the Useful language box to help you.

Abilities: leadership characteristics, teamwork skills, communication skills, decision-making skills, critical thinking, ingenuity.

Knowledge areas:science & math, engineering fundamentals, analytical skills, problem-solving skills, design skills.

Qualities:to beinnovative, to be entrepreneurial, to be creative, to have strong work ethic, to be adaptable in a changing environment, to be responsible in a social and technological context.

Useful language to be competitive in the labour market, to be able to construct effective engineering solutions, to meet the challenges of rapidly changing world, to have a successful career, to prepare for my professional career, to unlock my full potential.

Follow the model: I think teamwork skills, engineering fundamentals and to be adaptable in a changing environment are the most important for me. These skills and qualities will help me to …

Which University courses provide you with these skills and experiences?

Exercise 2.

Work in pairs to discuss the opportunities students have after graduation. Complete the dialogue below.

A: a student interested in a career as a researcher

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Go through the texts and match each student with the Faculty he studies at. Then read the text about your Faculty to discuss the questions that follow it.	\|	Match the words (phrases) to their definitions. Check any unknown words in a dictionary.

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