Comprehension check

4.1 Answer the following questions:

1. What are the main types of higher educational establishments in Russia?

2. How many levels are there in the system of higher education in Russia? What are they responsible for?

3. What are the main requirements for the admission to the educational establishments of all levels?

4. In which case are students awarded a “certificate of incomplete higher education” or a Bachelor’s degree?

5. What does level III represent?

6. How can the Specialist diploma be earned?

7. What is the difference between Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees?

8. What are the highest degree titles in Russia?

9. What are the most common study and research programmes offered in the institutions of higher education in Russia?

4.2 Agree or disagree with the following statements:

1. The system of higher education in Russia is represented by two main types of institutions.

2. There are only few private educational establishments in Russia.

3. A new degree structure is represented by a three-level pattern.

4. Entry requirements for admission to educational institutions of all levels in Russia are different.

5. Specialist diploma is conferred after 4 years of university training.

6. The top level that can be reached in higher education is a Doctoral degree.

Vocabulary

5.1 Give English equivalents of the following words and word combinations:

учреждения высшего образования; ограничиваться отдельной дисциплиной; независимые (самостоятельные) структурные единицы; растущее число; трехуровневая модель; аттестат о полном общем среднем образовании; диплом о неполном высшем образовании; программа профессиональной подготовки; желать продолжить карьеру в … области; предусматривать трехгодичную программу обучения и исследовательской работы.

5.2 Сomplete the sentences:

1. There are … types of institutions of higher education in Russia at the present time.

2. A new degree structure follows a … pattern.

3. Upon completion of level I students are awarded …

4. Students are awarded … degree upon completion of four-year programme.

5. Level III represents an educational level common to both the Master’s degree and …

6. Specialist training programme is for the students who wish to pursue the … application of their specialization.

7. Master’s academic degree is designed for students who wish to pursue a carreer in …

8. The top level of higher education is …

Text 2. ROSTOV STATE UNIVERSITY