Problem solving

Task 1.

These are the Rules every student should follow. Discuss in groups of four: what rules seem quite reasonable and what rules seem quite absurd? What rules are impossible to follow, especially for Russian students?

1. Rule 1 Students must respect the rules.

2. Rule 2 Students must hand in term papers on time.

3. Rule 3 Students must be always ready for the lesson.

4. Rule 4 Students must respect their professors and never argue with them.

5. Rule 5 Students must spend 4 hours a day in the library.

6. Rule 6 Students must not discuss the professor personality and style of teaching

7. otherwise they will be expelled (отчислены).

8. Rule 7 Students must express their opinion on the subject only in case they are asked to do it.

9. Rule 8 No cheating in our university!

Example: I completely agree with Rule 1. This rule seems quite reasonable. Every higher institution has a set of rules and you should follow them as entering the university you become part of the system that works in a special mode. If you break the rule it means that you interfere with the normal work of the system and create chaos.

Roleplay. University Rules

Task

Divide into groups of three. Your task is to work out the rules for the newly established university. Each of you will have a role written on the card. Read it carefully and make up a speech using the information given.

Student A

You are a student taking part in the meeting. The aim of the meeting is to establish the rules for the newly created university. Your task is to suggest some rules your professors should follow and to prove that they are very important (give your arguments). Remember you are speaking on behalf of the students, so you should protect their interests and make their life easier.

At the end of the meeting you are to write down a resolution in the form of a table.