Laboratory Works 5.1-5.2

HIGHER EDUCATION

Lab Work 5.1

 

Speaker	Problem	Signs of the Problem	Your Solution to the Problem
1	examination	It is all very well to test about facts, but we also need to assess the ability to learn: this type of exam or learning license (that tests this ability) would be more useful for students, employers and society in general.	I think, the traditional exams (oral exams and written papers) are rather useful and effective. Learning license will be the best way to examine both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
2	father’s persistence and concerns about his daughter’s study	Father sees his daughter’s tired face, results of sleepless nights etc. She is studying for 3 levels preparing for medical school. She works nights and weekends to prepare for her exams.	Personally I am sure that sometimes parents can too hard on their children as they try to influence every step they make, every word they say. When the time to enter the university comes they are nearly to lose their nerves trying to influence our choices as much as they can. They become blind when seeing our exhausted faces and listless behavior. So I think that have to rely on our personal choices and believe in us without persistent control. If we do prepare for our study or exams, they will notice the signs of this with no doubts, And all that they are to do: is to motivate and support us, children.
3	The person is too hard on himself trying to enter the university (exhaustion during the preparation for entrance exams)	He lost his weight, he has big black rings under his eyes. He sleeps for 3 or 4 hours a day. He didn’t sleep at all during the last 3 or 4 days.	That’s no doubt that entrance exams are the most nervous time in the life of every student. But at the same time, we – students, must not forget that the most important thing is our health. And all prestigious universities or institutions can’t be compared with it.
4	The lack of confidence while writing the exam.	He never thought of himself like a highflyer, he never excepted such high results.	It’s a well-known fact that many students are not sure of their future good results as they have a lack of confidence. I think that students should trust themselves and the should believe in their knowledge, abilities and quick wits.
5	Using technology while conducting exams.	The results would be able to get much faster, 40% of all exams will be conducting electronically in a couple of years, online tests and registration will follow.	We live in a globalized, interactive world which is all about changes. Of course it’s very good that we can use different types of electronic techniques.  But, at the same time, exams conducted electronically can cause different problems: firstly the results can be wrong in cases if something happens with the device, secondly any digital device lacks an ability to assess creativity. It should be took stock.

 

2. A new tempo of life: I tried to organize my timetable properly. The lack of time: I have to reduce the some things that are pleasant and important for me. I just make the things habitual and try to accept everything as it is in real life.

 

           3. Each contemporary university student faces different problems while studying. And now I’d like to dwell upon some of them.

1. Study and “the atmosphere of higher education”.

The process of studying differs from school. At school we don’t understand that knowledge needs us to have a good job, to be suitable people. Our teachers help us and even forgive us for any blunders. Higher education is not the same. Subjects are more difficult, teachers are more serious and principled. It is our new adult life. And of course, it is difficult to get into the rhythm.

2. Money

 College students drop out of school each year because they cannot afford it. Others are forced to juggle full schedules with full time jobs to make ends meet. It is becoming increasingly harder for students to graduate debt-free.

3. Depression

Most every problem on here has seemed quite dismal. These problems raise the stress levels of students. Some find relief in partying, and others (even some who party) find themselves getting depressed from their problems. And it can be the main reason for leaving the university or institute.

5. Weak health

Many students loose his weight; have big black rings under their eyes during preparation for exams.  They sleep for 3 or 4 hours a day. They don’t sleep at all during the last 3 or 4 days. Of course it can’t but influence their health.

6. Friends / Roommates

Friends and roommates are usually good for a good time. However, they can get on each others nerves at times. Because these students are living together in close quarters and seeing each other each day, this is just not a good thing

 

Solution: Students must remember to take some time out for themselves. That’s no doubt that higher education is the most nervous but at the same time important thing for everybody’s life. But at the same time, we – students, must not forget that the most valuable thing is our health. And all prestigious universities or institutions can’t be compared with it.  

 

Lab. Work 5.2

 

    1.   Academic grading in the United States most commonly takes on the form of five letter grades. Historically, the grades were A, B, C, D, and F—A being the highest and F, denoting failure, the lowest.

 

    2.    These are satisfactory (S) and unsatisfactory (U) grades. It is not taken for all the courses at the university, as the majority prefers the standard letter grades.

 

3. In Russia we have a 5-grade system. The pupils get marks – 5 is exc, 4-good, 3-satisfactory, 2 – unsatisfactory. In fact there is such a mark as 1 – but it is not used very often.

 

4. Just as in the British and American colleges we have credit – non credit for some types of courses, but it is not the case with a secondary school.

 

5. Australia

In the land down under, many schools and universities use a “band” grading system which looks like this:

90–99.95% BAND 6

80–89% BAND 5

70–79% BAND 4

60–69% BAND 3

50–59% BAND 20–49% BAND 1

 

Ukraine

In the Ukraine, they’ve gone in the opposite direction. Whereas they used to use a simple Russian 5-step grading system, in 2000, they introduced the 12-step grading system which goes like this:

12 - given only for significant achievements or exceptionally creative work

11 - the equivalent of an ‘A’ in the U.S.

10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1 – complete fail

 

Lab. Work 5.3

 

1.      What are the rules for dropping a course in the talk provided?

You can drop the course within the first three week of the semester. First, you need to get the signature of the professor whose course you want to drop on the official drop card/ Then you need to go to a student advisor on campus to get the signature of your adviser

2.    First, You can not officially drop the course after the first three weeks of the semester. If you are having problems in a course and you decide to let it run if you want to drop the course – it is impossible to do so. Second, if you stop attending a course without going through the official drop procedures, the course will remain on your schedule and you will receive a failing grade.

3.    It is important to understand these procedures and follow them. If you do so, you will not have any problems.

 

 

Lab. Work 5.4

 

1.  

The Library

The Students’ Center: bookstore, post office, a bank, a theatre, a coffee shop, a travel agency, bowling alley

The Administration complex: offices of the university administrators, the students’ records office.

 

2.  

There is no theatre, travel agency and bowling alley.

Reading room

If you are looking for a quiet location to study the Library has a quiet room.  The Library is full of study convenient study space as well as computers equipped with access to the Internet, a photocopier, colour printing and much more.  

Parking

Since our institute is located in an urban area, parking is limited and can be difficult to obtain.  The institut recommends using public transportation whenever possible.  If traveling by car, please be aware that the University does not offer any public parking, and street parking is limited by meters. 

Cafeterias

There are some food-service areas: a major cafeteria (ground floor) and a smaller deli (first floor). There is also a little shop where students can buy some snack.

Hall of residence

A place for living for those students who live far away from the institute.

The college copy center

 Sometimes students may be required to provide multiple copies of an assignment for a class or other documents. 

Ballroom

A place where students have discos and little performances.

The big concert hall

A place for important events and activities

3.  

 

               Today nearly every student has a car, however, since our institute is located in an urban area, parking is limited and can be difficult to obtain.  The institute recommends using public transportation whenever possible.

There are two halls of residence on the territory of campus for those students who live far away from the institute.

There are five floors in our institute.

There is the big concert hall for important events and activities and the ballroom where students have discos and little performances.

Each student must have time to learn smth in silence, that’s why we have a reading room for independent work.

Our bookstore has a great number of useful books for temperate prices.

Food is an essential part of our institute. We have two canteens and coffeemakers.  There are also some little shops where students can buy some snack.