Unit 5 Check yourself
Unit 5
Check yourself
Units 1-4
Unit 1
Test 1
Multiple Choice
Match the Russian words and their English variants. Which English variant is right?
Choose the right one.
1
автореферат (диссертации, статьи)
• abstract
• abstract of thesis
• precis
• completion
2
куратор, научный руководитель
• adviser-consultant
• Doctor of Science
• adviser
• master
3
доцент университета
• assistant professor
• candidate for Master’s degree
• undergraduate
• associate professor
Test 2
Multiple Choice
Are the replies true or false? Use the dialogue context “Motivation to Enter the
Postgraduate Studies”.
− Jane, I have not recently seen much of you.
− I was very busy with entrance exams for magistracy.
− I was very busy with entrance exams for postgraduate studies.
− You see, mostly it’s the problem of my career prospects.
− You see, mostly it’s my choice of intellectual challenge.
− Besides, it’s the personal challenge as well.
− I myself would also like to take undergraduate course in Physics.
− I myself would also like to take undergraduate course in Computer Science.
Choose the right variant.
1 True 2 False 3 True 4 False 5 True 6 True 7 False 8 True
1 True 2 False 3 False 4 False 5 True 6 True 7 False 8 True
Test 3
Multiple Response
Choose all the right variants, answering the question: What are the reasons for taking
postgraduate studies? Use the text “Why Do We Choose Postgraduate Studies?” as the
guard point.
1 The first one is the stimulus of the intellectual challenge: working with concepts,
approaches, methods and ideas, developing skills of analysis and research among
the researchers and academics.
2 The second reason is the personal challenge. What is the difference between the
undergraduate and the postgraduate level? The undergraduate level develops study
skills and the ability of independent studies, and the postgraduate course specifies
skills’ perfection, responsibility, independence in one’s own learning, ability to
work with complex ideas and concepts and developing them.
3 It is only the question of money matters.
4 Next, there is the serious problem of career prospects, more interesting and highly
paid jobs. PhD or Doctoral degree can be an obligatory requirement for entering the
career, the researcher career or securing promotion to higher levels. In some
professional fields the joint programs of universities and employers are undertaken
both at undergraduate and postgraduate level and these programs are defined as the
first stage of learning for the trainees.
5 For a number of postgraduates entering academic career as the university teacher
and researcher is important.
6 The main reason is the problem of getting the job abroad.
7 With rapid extension of higher education in some countries high-status academic
position is available only with the Doctorate. It means the increase of the demand
for people educated to Doctorate level.
Unit 2
Test 1
Multiple Choice
Choose the only right variant.
1
магистр ‒ учёная степень
• magister
• master
• magistracy
• Master’s degree
2
аспирант
• PhD
• MSc
• MA
• postgraduate
3
доктор технических наук
• Doctor of Literature/Letters
• Doctor of Physical Sciences
• Doctor of Engineering
• Doctor of Social Sciences
Test 2
Multiple Choice
Are the replies true or false? Use the dialogue context “Postgraduate Course Mastering”.
− I am quite well, thank you.
− I am not so well, I am afraid.
− Yes, I have entered the Masters in Computer Science.
− It’s the combined taught and research program, because next I am going to attend
graduate school and become PhD.
− In my opinion, the programs for research and further studies widen one’s skill base,
further the knowledge in the chosen field and improve the career prospects.
− I think I’ll also take the course of postgraduate studies. It will be in Biology next
year.
Answer variants
1 True 2 False 3 True 4 True 5 True 6 False
1 True 2 False 3 True 4 False 5 True 6 True
Test 3
Multiple Response
Choose all the possible right variants in accordance with the text context.
about myself and my research
1 I have chosen my research issue already.
2 Writing dissertation abstract with research actuality, purposes and tasks, theoretical
and practical meaning, innovations is very substantial.
3 I am going to become postgraduate in a year.
4 Next summer I will pass my entrance postgraduate examinations.
5 After that I have to choose the material and make some notes, write draft, structure
of my paper, accomplish editing and publishing.
I Am the Magistrate /Postgraduate
Paragraph 3
As for me, I have chosen my subject already. Writing dissertation abstract with
research actuality, purposes and tasks, theoretical and practical meaning, innovations is
very substantial. After that I have to choose the material and make some notes, write draft,
structure of my paper, edit and publish it.
Unit 3
Test 1
Multiple Choice
Are the replies true or false? Use the dialogue context “Postgraduate Programs”.
− There are two main types of postgraduate programs.
− In taught programs learning is mostly facilitated through classroom lectures and
practice, seminars, computer and laboratory work, tutorials, coursework and exams.
− Learning on a research program is the development of the human knowledge.
− Master’s programs contain the research elements.
− Funded integrated programs present no interest.
− Conversion courses are always connected with one’s career.
Answer variants
1 True 2 True 3 False 4 True 5 True 6 False 7 True
1 True 2 True 3 True 4 False 5 False 6 False 7 True
Test 2
Multiple Response
Choose all the possible right variants according to the text context “Taught Programs”.
taught programs
1 In fact, stand-alone taught postgraduate programs are the first stage in postgraduate
education before the research degree.
2 In the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Island (the UK) there are
three levels of taught program: postgraduate certificate (PGCert), postgraduate
diploma (PGDip) or master’s (in science − MSc).
3 These programs are more than a year and are the full time programs.
4 They are under a year and can be either a part of continuing professional
development (CPD) or preparation for the full time taught program.
5 Sometimes diplomas (MScDiplomas) are awarded to students following the
masters’ program (full time program during a year, part time program for two years)
without completing the final dissertation of 20, 000 words.
6 Engineering programs are carried out as all the other types of taught programs.
7 Engineering programs can be achieved both as an extended period of undergraduate
study during a year ‒ M (Eng) or stand-alone one-year programs for thorough
learning the specific area of the discipline − MSc.
Test 3
Find all the right variants as the answer in accordance with the text “Research Programs”.
research programs
1 In research programs the master’s level for two years is called a Master of Research
(MRes) or Master of Philosophy (MPhil).
2 The highest research degree, three years or more, is the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
3 Research programs teach thinking mostly.
4 These programs teach mainly the research skills.
5 PhD dissertation is from 3, 000 to 5, 000 words.
6 PhD dissertation is much longer, from 7, 000 to 10, 000 words.
7 With PhD one becomes a leading expert in a certain specialization.
Unit 4
Test 1
Multiple Choice
Find the only right variant.
1
защита диссертации
• short course
• course work
• thesis
• thesis work
2
руководитель группы студентов, младший преподаватель
• teacher
• leader
• supervisor
• tutor
Test 2
Multiple Choice
Match the Russian word combination and the English variants. Choose the right one.
уровень студента
• undergraduate level
• under a year level
• magistracy level
• postgraduate level
Test 3
Multiple Response
Find the entire subject card constituents.
1 subject 2 e-mail number 3 call number 4 author 5 reviewer 6 title 7 publisher 8 copyright date 9 number of pages 10 illustrations, international book number
Test 4
Multiple Response
Find all the analytic card constituents.
1 title of individual work 2 author 3 call number 4 illustrations 5 title of collection 6 contents of collection 7 international book number.
UNIT 5 LISTENING SKILLS
Task 1 Read the text and speak about listening to directions. Define the strategies of listening.
Listening to Directions
Successful listening involves more than merely hearing the words that someone speaks. It often means understanding, evaluating, organizing, remembering, and applying the information.
Listening to directions is very important for the master or postgraduate. Whatever kinds of directions you hear, always listen to them carefully – from beginning to end. There are the following strategies of listening to directions:
1. Write down the directions as the speaker gives them.
2. If any part of the directions is unclear, ask specific questions to help you to understand them.
3. When you finish an assignment, review the directions to make sure you have followed them correctly.
Task 2 Read the text and answer the question: Why is listening to extract information so important? Numerate the strategies of listening to extract information in the order of importance.
Listening to Extract Information
What is the difference between hearing and listening? Hearing becomes listening only when you are able to understand the information you have heard well enough to evaluate and apply it. Here are listening strategies to extract information:
1. Use computer technologies in listening: software, multimedia.
2. Try to focus on what the speaker is saying.
3. Determine whether the speaker’s purpose is to inform, persuade or express thoughts and feelings.
4. To identify the speaker’s main ideas, listen for verbal clues, such as the points introduced by most important, remember that, first, finally.
5. Watch for nonverbal clues such as gestures, pauses, or changes in the place of speaking. Clues like these can signal important points.
6. Determine the speaker’s point of view about the subject. For example, what is the speaker’s position? Is the speaker arguing for or against an issue?
7. Take notes to organizing your thoughts and helping you remember details.
Task 3 Read the text and answer the question: How can you distinguish between fact and opinion? Give your own examples of facts or opinions.
Confusing Fact and Opinion
A fact is a statement that can be proven. The opinion is a personal feeling or judgment about a subject. It’s important for a listener to distinguish between them.
Define the statements as facts or opinions.
1. Males are smarter than females in math and science, but females are smarter than males in English.
2. Every postgraduate must write a research paper.
3. I think the last year postgraduate training is the most favourable for writing and thesis.
4. I suppose his thesis next year will be a successful one.
5. Last summer 80 % of postgraduates learning English were female.
6. I believe students who are not going to magistracy or postgraduate studies should not have to write the research paper.
7. Postgraduate studies are one of the ways of career promotion and it can also be a necessary condition for getting a prestigious job.
Task 4 Read about different types of distinguishing between fact and opinion. Give
definitions, illustrate them with the examples.
Distinguishing between Fact and Opinion
Bandwagon appeal can be used as mention of the name of a famous or well-known company or scientist with honoured title, for example: A development tool start-up, staffed by the founders of one-time tools of Powersoft, will introduce a toolset Tuesday for building entirely Java business applications. The company SilverStream is headed by Dave Litwack. He is the former president and founder of Sybase subsidiary Powersoft.
Testimonials are written for any subject by any person, for example, the university testimonial. Examples:
1. I want to thank you heartily for the wonderful program you have taught me. The university education is invaluable. Though I was concerned about the amount of work and time commitment, the program flexibility structure has allowed choosing and realizing it. I have already implemented the results of my course work into practice and got excellent results. – K. M., MA.
2. I have completed my Computer Science PhD and it is the greatest asset to me. Due to it I got academic position in University and attribute this change in my personal life to postgraduate studies in your University. There can not be thanks enough to express my gratitude to your fine educational institution. – J.L.N., NJ
3. I consulted by E-mail Dr. John Smith about CS programs. He recommended yours. R.P.W. − NC
A generalization is a conclusion that is based on many facts and examples. Many topic sentences are generalizations that are supported by ideas, facts, examples and details.
Example: The network offers an infinite array of texts, files, bulletins, reference sources, statistics, electronic journals, research reports, government information.
Task 5 Read the dialogue and act it out (the tutor and the postgraduate). Think of the dialogue of your own.
Fact and Opinion: What is the Difference?
− While listening to extract information you have to distinguish between fact and opinion. A fact is a statement that can be proven. The opinion is a personal feeling or judgment about a subject.
− Mr. White, what are the types of distinguishing?
− First of all, there is bandwagon appeal. This is the mention of the name of a famous or well-known company or scientist with honoured title.
− As Rutherford, for example?
− It’s a fine name. Besides, there are testimonials written for any subject by any
person.
− Can they be university testimonials?
− University testimonials are widespread. There is also generalization, based on many facts and examples.
− Thanks very much. You have been very helpful.