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University education in great Britain




 

There are more than 60 universities in Britain. But

not all universities are equal. They differ from one an­other in history, tradition, academic organisation. Not all British universities have a well-known reputation. Oxford and Cambridge, the oldest universities, are world:known for their academic excellence. The Univer­sity of London has the size and breadth to rank among the UK's top universities. A university usually consists of colleges. The departments of the colleges are organ­ised into faculties.

University teaching in the UK differs greatly at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels from that in many other countries. An undergraduate programme consists of a series of lectures, seminars, tutorials and laboratory classes which in total account for about 15 hours per week.

Following a particular programme students take se­ries of lecture courses which may last one academic term or the whole year. Associated with each lecture course are seminars, tutorials, laboratory classes which illus­trate the topics presented in the lectures.

Lectures are given to large groups of students (from 20 to 200). Seminars and tutorials are much smaller than lecture classes and in some departments can be on a one-to-one basis (one member of staff and one student).

Students prepare work in advance for seminars and tutorials. And this can take the form of a topic for dis­cussion by writing essays or by solving problems.

Lectures, seminars and tutorials are all one hour in length, laboratory classes last two or three hours. Each student has a tutor whom he can consult on any matter whether academic or personal.

The academic year is split into three terms. Formal teaching takes place in the first two terms which last for twenty four weeks in total. The third term is Re­served for classes and examinations and lasts for six weeks.

Universities teach in all major subject areas: arts, sci­ence, law, engineering, medicine, social sciences.

University staff are chosen for the best knowledge in their subject. The teaching encourages students to learn in the most effective way. University degree courses ex­tend from three to four years. After three years of study at the University graduates will leave with the Degree of Bachelor of Arts or Science. They can continue to take their Master's Degree and then the Doctor's Degree. Words

equal — равный breadth — широта rank — ранг

undergraduate — студенческий уровень обучения postgraduate — аспирантский (магистерский) уро­вень обучения levels — уровни

tutorials — индивидуальные консультации с пре­подавателем

per week — в неделю

account — счет

following — следующие

series — зд. ряд

particular — определенный, конкретный

in advance — заранее

staff — зд. профессорско-преподавательский состав

length — длительность, протяженность

to last — длиться

tutor — репетитор, наставник

to be split into — делиться на

to encourage — поощрять, стимулировать

to graduate — оканчивать учебное заведение

Degree — степень

Bachelor of Arts — бакалавр искусств

Bachelor of Science — бакалавр наук

Master's Degree — степень магистра

Doctor'sDegree — степень доктора

Questions

1) How many universities are there in UK?

2) What are two the most famous universities in Britain?

3) What are two levels in university teaching?

4) What are the forms of study in British universities?

5) What areas do universities teach?

6) How many degrees do a British universities offer?

 

 




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