Ex. 6. Play out a dialogue with your partner combining the remarks from the table

A	Why, Ann! What a pleasant surprise!	Never expected to see you here. What’s brought you here?
B	Hello, Kate! Glad to see you!	Fancy meeting you here. It is a small world. It’s good to see you.
A	How are you getting on with your article (conference paper, summary, thesis)? Remember when we met last time, you were working hard on it.
B	Fine, Thank you. I’ve finished it.	I’m nearly through with it. Not too well, I’m afraid. Got stuck, you know. Nothing to boast off. Could be better.
A	My congratulations. I knew you would manage it.	Sorry to hear that. Can I be of any help? I am sorry. Well, if the worst comes to the worst, you can speak to Harry but don’t put it off till the last moment. You know Harry… Take it easy. All in good time. I’m sure you will make it.
B	Thank you. I must be going (running) at the moment. Hope to see you soon.	Not really. Thank you. I feel like doing it myself. I must be off. It’s been nice meeting you. I’ve got things to do. See you later. I’ve got an appointment with my advisor. See you soon.
A	Keep in touch.	Keep well. Take care of yourself. Hope we meet again.

 

SKILLS

Find an article in English related to the topic of your thesis and write its one-page summary following the tips below [16]

1. Begin with a good introductory phrase. See ex. 4 for a possible model.

2. Be sure to give a full reference for the article in the first sentence.

Follow the examplesabove (ex. 4) or below:

for printed article: Serwer A (1997) Michael Dell Turns the PC World Inside Out. Fortune VI (8): 76-86.

for on-line article: Disney, Sears. Walmart Clothes Made at Bangladeshi Factory Where Fire Killed 112. (2012, November 28). Fox News.com. Retrieved from

http://www.foxnews.com/world/2012/11/28/disney-sears-clothes-made-at-bangladeshi-factory-where-fire-killed-112/

3. Mention the major aspects/factors/reasons that are discussed in the article. Discuss each supporting point in a separate paragraph. Introduce it in the first (topic) sentence.

Example: The first major area in which women have become a powerful force is politics.

Other phrases to use:

• The author goes on to say that...
• The article (author) further states that...
• (Author's last name) also states/maintains/argues that...
• (Author's last name) also believes that...
• (Author's last name) concludes that…

 

                                                    

 

 

UNIT 4.

Bologna Process and Higher Education Reforms in Russia

STARTING UP

Ex. 1. Look at these sayings. What do they mean? Which of the ideas do you agree with?

• Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.

    John Dewey (1859 – 1952), American philosopher

• Education is a progressive discovery of our own ignorance.

Will Durant (1885 – 1981), American historian

• The only person who is educated is the one who has learned how to learn and change.

Carl Rogers (1902 – 1987), American psychologist

Ex. 2. Read through the passage out of the book University Life Uncovered [17] and discuss the questions below.

1. Will the traditional university survive in the 21^st century?
2. Can you agree with the author that in the 21^st century Learning is commodified, and the learner is seen as a customer?
3. Should the university serve the needs of societies/ industries/ governments or provide non-vocational studies for elites?
4. Should all the countries have the same system of higher education and what would be the pros and cons of such a system if it was realized? Think about

· mobility and employability

· cultural and economical inequalities and traditions of research

 

VOCABULARY