What is the moral of the story? Which of the morals suit the description of the father/the son; which moral is the best? Suggest your own variant of the moral to the story.

- We often confuse intelligence with good judgment;

- An intelligent man is not always a man of good judgment;

- Don’t forget about common sense when following somebody’s piece of advice;

- Irrespective of the level of education a person with conviction, courtesy, courage and good character is sure to succeed.

- The tragedy of the so called “walking encyclopedias” is that they often fail.

Задание 3. Обсуждение проблемы образования.

1. There are some young people in Russia, who are eager to get education abroad, because they believe that foreign education systems are better. Do you also think so?

2. You know that education in Russia differs from education abroad. What are the main differences between our education system and the education system in England? Use the following phrases to compare them.

- There are many differences between…

- The main difference is…

- Besides…

3. Some people think that to be educated means to graduate from some prestigious University. Is it really enough? If you don’t think so, then explain why. Use the scheme and the words in the box if necessary.

I am sure that getting higher education at some famous University is not enough to get educated because… - The fact is… - Besides,… - For example…

* Experience * Traits of character * Knowledge

 

Задание 4.Обсудите в парах.

1. Imagine that you have failed to enter the University you wished to. Share your feelings with your friend.

2. Every year thousands of Russian graduates are hired abroad. Why do you think Russian young specialists are appreciated all around the world?

3. Your friend has told you that his brother entered a university, by backstairs influence (по знакомству). What do you think about it?

4. Your neighbor boasts of getting higher education at some college in England, saying that it’s impossible to get good education in Russia. What is your reply? Prove that he is not right.

Самостоятельная работа, домашнее задание:

Написать эссе «Высшее образование в России»

ЗАНЯТИЕ 4

2.14. Мой университет, факультет.

Модуль 2: Повседневное общение.

Цель занятия: Формирование речевых умений. Обучение монологической и диалогической речи. Развитие коммуникативных навыков.

Задание1. Read the text My University and answer the questions below.

Vocabulary:

a first-year student – студент первокурсник

entrance exams – вступительные экзамены

examination session- экзаменационная сессия

to pass the exam- сдавать экзамен

to be expelled – быть отчисленным

educational process – образовательный процесс

practical lessons- практические занятия

the Faculty of foreign languages- ф-т иностранных языков

to skip a lesson- прогуливать урок

to catch up with the program- наверстывать пропущенные занятия

to communicate with – общаться с

to be on good terms with-

get acquainted with- знакомиться

to mix up with- общаться (зд. слэнг - тусоваться)

to go in for sport- заниматься спортом

Задание 2.

I would like to express my opinion on the topic "My University”. It is a well-known fact that this year Perm State University is 90. It is a great date and in my composition I’ll try to give my opinion on my University. Firstly, I would like to compare PSU with other universities of our city. It is considered to be the best university of our city and one of the best universities of our country. I realized that I should study there and my parents wanted me to enter it. Besides, my sister is the most vivid example what PSU can give to a person. Today she has interesting well-paid job, which is connected with her education. So, I didn’t doubt what university to choose and where to study. Now I’m a first-year student. I passed entrance exams and I study here. As for entrance exams-I had only one exam, but it was horrible…It wasn’t difficult, but it was so nervous. The first examination session, of course, was difficult. So, everything is known in the comparison. Frankly speaking, I simply didn’t know how to pass the exam, what to do and that’s why it was difficult. More than that now I realized that it is easier to enter the university than to study here, to try not to be expelled. Speaking of the Faculty of foreign languages and modern literatures-I can say that it is one of the most difficult faculties of our university. Most of the educational process is practical lessons. Usually groups consist of 10 person and it is very easy to see whoever is working or not. And it is also very easy if one skips a lesson. If you missed some classes it is not so simple to catch up with the program later, because practical lessons give much to a person and nobody is going to explain you a new information again. I also think that every student must remember that in the university everybody treats like an adult and you should prove it and behave like an adult.

Concerning my lecturers-I find them great, because practically all of them are specialists who know more than one foreign language. Everyone has a good command of teaching. Each of them is different and we treat him/her differently. I think that it is the main thing in the university- we learn how to get on well with different people, who we have to communicate with practically every day.

Concerning my group I should say that everyone in my group is personality and that’s why it is very interesting to study in such a small group. You can get with people closer and you try to be on good terms with everyone. To tell the truth I get on well with everyone, but I have some people I spend more time with. We mix up in cinemas, cafés and clubs. In general I should say that the university changed me greatly. I get acquainted with many interesting people. As for me- it is very important because by nature I’m sociable and to mix up with people means to live for me.

As for the university building- I’m very glad that all the buildings are situated together and we don’t have to spend much time on moving from one building to another. The lecture-rooms of some buildings leave much to be desired, though now some buildings are under repair and maybe the lecture-rooms will be also repaired…who knows? Besides, I can note that in every building there is a snack bar, Xerox, book stalls. Without any doubts it makes the life of every student easier. You can ask me if there is something that I don’t like in the University. Of course, there is one. I mean the PT lessons and the fact that we have to attend them for 3 years. To my mind it is needless, because if one really wants to go in for sport, he will do it, find the way to do it himself. So, you can see my attitude to the University and make sure that the Perm State University gives many opportunities to a person.

Самостоятельная работа:

Express your own opinion on the topic "My University”.

Подготовить презентацию на тему «Мой университет»

 

ЗАНЯТИЕ 5

3.4.Система образования, крупные Вузы, студенческая жизнь в США и Великобритании.

Модуль 3. СТРАНОВЕДЕНИЕ

Подготовка к презентациям. Работа с текстами. Лексический тренинг.

Задание 1. Выпишите слова, относящиеся к теме «Система образования в Великобритании», прочтите текст, обсудите тему.

Text 1.

Education in England is overseen by the Department for Education and the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Local authorities (LAs) take responsibility for implementing policy for public education and state schools at a local level.

The education system is divided into early years (ages 3–4), primary education (ages 4–11), secondary education (ages 11–18) and tertiary education (ages 18+).

Full-time education is compulsory for all children aged between 5 and 17 (from 2013, and up to 18 from 2015), either at school or otherwise, with a child beginning primary education during the school year he or she turns 5. Students may then continue their secondary studies for a further two years (sixth form), leading most typically to A-level qualifications, although other qualifications and courses exist, including Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) qualifications, the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the Cambridge Pre-U. The leaving age for compulsory education was raised to 18 by the Education and Skills Act 2008. The change takes effect in 2013 for 16-year-olds and 2015 for 17-year-olds. State-provided schooling and sixth form education is paid for by taxes. England also has a tradition of independent schooling, but parents may choose to educate their children by any suitable means.

Higher education often begins with a three-year bachelor's degree. Postgraduate degrees include master's degrees, either taught or by research, and the doctorate, a research degree that usually takes at least three years. Universities require a Royal Charter in order to issue degrees, and all but one are financed by the state via tuition fees, which cost up to £9,000 per academic year for English, Welsh and EU students.