Discussion Points

7.1 What new information have you learnt about higher education in the USA? American colleges and universities?

7.2 In groups of three discuss the difference between the educational systems in Russia and the USA:

· How do American universities differ from universities in your country?

· What is the admission process in American university and in this country?

· The general pattern of learning at American university has its peculiarities. What do you like and dislike? How does it differ from that in your country?

· What degrees are conferred by universities in Russia and the USA?

· Do you like the idea of “the honor code” at American universities? Why/Why not?

7.3 Comment on the statements:

1. American universities really provide good education.

2. American universities are unique because they follow two traditions.

3. The process of admission is complex.

4. Some American universities have long and interesting history.

5. The Honor Code is an important factor of education process.

HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE UK

Before you start

1.1 Answer the following questions:

1. What do you know about higher education in Great Britain?

2. What British universities do you know?

3. Have you ever been to any university in Great Britain?

4. What are the oldest universities in Great Britain?

5. Do you know any peculiarities of studying at British universities?

Pronunciation

2.1 Read and practise the pronunciation of the following words:

polytechnic	[plI @teknIk]
specialized	[ @speS«laIzd]
requirements	[rI @kwaI«m«nts]
measure	[ @meZ«]
thesis	[ @Ti:sIs]
variety	[v« @rai«tI]
focus	[ @f«Vk«s]
campus	[ @kQmp«s]
accommodation	[«km« @deIS(«)n]

Reading

3.1 Read the text to know more about higher education in the UK

<== попередня сторінка	\|	наступна сторінка ==>
Adult and Continuing Education	\|	Higher Education in the United Kingdom

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