I study at North Caucasus State Technical University (NCSTU) in Sravropol. It was founded in 1971. It was organized to train specialists for many branches of industry. During the last few years our University has become a large center of higher technical education as well as the center for training specialists in economics, law and linguistics. Fundamental research and applied investigations as well as experimental work are being successfully carried out at the University.
At present the university is a well-organized educational complex and research center possessing a wide range of financial and technical resources. NCSTU is actively becoming integrated into the international educational system, participates in international educational projects, and has agreements on cooperation and student exchange with educational and research centers in the USA, Canada, West Europe, South-Eastern Asia and Africa.
The University teaches more than 20 thousand Russian and foreign students yearly in 11 departments by more than 70 specialties in engineering, natural science, economics and humanities.
These departments are: Civil Engineering Department, Economics and Finance Department, Humanities Department, Information Technologies and Telecommunications Department, Law Department, Department of Electronics, Nanotechnologies and Chemical Industry Department, Department of Foodstuffs Biotechnology, Department of Oil and Gas, Department of Power Engineering, Machine Building and Transport.
There are about 800 teachers in our University. Among them, 65 are professors and doctors of science, 7 academicians and corresponding members of RAS, 530 are associate professors and candidates of science. The University takes pride in its highly qualified scientific and pedagogic staff. Among the NCSTU professors are outstanding scholars, doctors of science, full and associate professors, honored scientists of the RF, honored educationalists, full members of Russian and International Academies of different branches.
Today students must assimilate a large quantity of new information which is increasing every day. Lectures and seminars alternate with laboratory works, discussions, research work and self-training.
The academic year begins in September and lasts 10 months till July. There are 3 terms in the course of the academic year, so the students take examinations three times a year. During the terms students have to attend lectures, carry out laboratory tests and practical training. At lectures students listen to the lecturers, take notes and ask questions. In seminars they raise problems and discuss them under the direction of their teachers.
Students of the first and second years study maths, physics, chemistry, foreign languages, elements of machines, mechanical drawing, strength of materials, history, philosophy, psychology etc. From the third year they start to study special subjects and carry out research works in their student scientific societies. Many students get student grant, the sum of money which depends on their success in studies. There are 3 hostels near the main building and the students from other towns and villages can live there paying a small quantity of money for rent.
University complex comprises different educational institutions, libraries, sports facilities and clubs, cultural center, students theater, medical center.
The students take an active part in public life of our University; they issue wall newspapers, give concerts, take part in different conferences and meetings. Each faculty has its own KVN team and they take part in the University championship gathering full concert hall of grateful audience. Students go in for different kinds of sports. Our football team as well as our volleyball and basketball players take part in the city championships.
I think it is worth studying at this University.
Задание 2. Ответьте на вопросы:
1. What University do you study at?
2. What specialists does it train?
3. How many students, teachers and departments are there in your University?
4. When will you graduate from the University?
5. What subjects do you like to study and what is your favourite subject?
6. Is it difficult for you to study and learn here? Why?
7. Do you take part in the social life of your department, university?
8. Do you attend lectures and seminars regularly?
9. What do you think to be after graduating from the University?
10. What do you like and dislike most of all in our University? Why?
Задание 3. Переведите предложения на английский язык:
1. Я выбрал эту специальность потому, что в будущем хочу получитьперспективную и хорошо оплачиваемую работу.
2. Я окончу университет через 5 лет и буду работать юристом на предприятии.
3. В России молодежь имеет все возможности учиться.
4. У нас есть все возможности проводить научно-исследовательскую работу.
5. Наш университет сочетает теоретическое обучение с практической работой и практикой на предприятиях.
6. Я должен сдать свой курсовой проект в субботу.
7. Если мне разрешат, я буду пересдавать этот экзамен через несколько дней.
8. Работая над дипломным проектом, мы проводим много времени в читальном зале университета.
9. Мне бы хотелось работать в научно-исследовательском институте.
10. После получения диплома мне бы хотелось поступить в аспирантуру.
11. Я хочу стать высококвалифицированным специалистом в области нефтяной (газовой) промышленности.
12. Специалисты в области нефти и газа востребованы в нашей странеи за рубежом.
Вопросы к практическому занятию
1. What can you tell us about your university?
2. What do you know about science and research at NCSTU?
3. What are admission rules for entrants?
4. What can you say about university staff?
5. Why is it worth studying at NCSTU?
Литература: [1, 2, 3].
Практическое занятие 3
