- •Философский факультет
- •19Th century.
- •20Th century.
- •Philosophy is Still at the Top
- •Department of Ontology and Theory of Knowledge
- •Exercises:
- •I. Comprehension Questions.
- •II. Word Study.
- •III. Questions for Discussion:
- •Department of Logic
- •Exercises:
- •I. Comprehension Questions.
- •II. Word Study.
- •III. Questions for Discussion:
- •Department of Philosophy of Science and Engineering
- •Exercises:
- •I. Comprehension Questions.
- •II. Word Study.
- •III. Questions for Discussion:
- •Department of Philosophical Anthropology
- •Exercises:
- •I. Comprehension Questions.
- •II. Word Study.
- •III. Questions for Discussion:
- •Department of Religious Studies
- •Exercises:
- •I. Comprehension Questions.
- •II. Word Study.
- •III. Questions for Discussion:
- •Institute of Political Science
- •Exercises:
- •I. Word Study.
- •III. Retell the text interpreting it from your position of a student of the Institute. Department of Political Governance
- •Exercises:
- •I. Word Study.
- •II. Questions for Discussion:
- •Department of Political Institutions and Applied Political Research
- •Exercises:
- •I. Word Study.
- •II. Questions for Discussion:
- •Department of Political Science and Department of International Political Processes
- •Exercises:
- •I. Word Study.
- •II. Questions for Discussion:
- •Department of Conflict Management
- •Exercises:
- •I. Comprehension Questions.
- •II. Word Study.
- •III. Questions for Discussion:
- •Department of Cultural Studies
- •Exercises:
- •I. Comprehension Questions.
- •II. Word Study.
- •III. Questions for Discussion:
- •Subdepartment of Western Culture
- •Subdepartment of Russian Culture
- •Subdepartment of Oriental Culture
- •Exercises:
- •I. Comprehension Questions.
- •II. Word Study.
- •III. Questions for Discussion:
- •Appendix List of Useful Words and Collocations to the Topic Education. University Studies. College Life.
- •Contents
Exercises:
I. Comprehension Questions.
When were the Subdepartments founded?
Name some courses offered at the Subdepartment of Western Culture.
Speak on the scientific activity of the Subdepartment of Russian culture.
What specializations does the Subdepartment of Oriental Culture offer?
II. Word Study.
1. Translate into Russian.
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branch
curriculum
determination
marginal
optional courses
oriental
post-graduate
proof
rituals
symposia
theatrical performance
to be affiliated with
to be devoted to
to deal with
to strengthen
volume
within the limits
work-shop
2. Translate into English.
будущие студенты
источниковедение
методическое пособие
национальное сознание
общественно-политическое движение
под научным руководством
под эгидой
поддерживать международные связи
проводить исследование
проводить семинар
религиозные верования
совместными усилиями
3. Learn the pronunciation and remember the following words.
almanac / |
analysis , n |
consciousness , n |
europeanization , n |
Hebrew , a |
heritage , n |
Islam , n |
junior , a |
Mahayana , n |
modernism (), n |
morale , n |
presidium , n |
Qumran , n or a |
Sanskrit , a |
Sumerian (), a |
Tangut , a |
III. Questions for Discussion:
Do you agree with the division of the Department in the three Subdepartments as the most conventional?
Do you think the cultures of other regions should be also studied at the Department? If so, which cultures?
Can you explain the difference between Cultural Studies and Anthropology?
Appendix List of Useful Words and Collocations to the Topic Education. University Studies. College Life.
Academic activity: essay / paper, synopsis (pl -ses), term / yearly paper, diploma, thesis (pl -ses) / dissertation, scientific advisor / supervisor, scientist / scholar, researcher, to carry on scientific research, the Humanities, Sciences.
Admission: to leave / finish school, to allocate, to apply for admission, applicant, to be admitted to / to enter university, cumulative admission score.
Graduation: to drop out of university, to graduate from university, to pursue / obtain a degree, higher - education degree, B.A. (B.Sc.), M.A. (M.Sc.), Ph.D., alumna (pl -ae), alumnus (pl -ni).
Campus: Refectory / canteen, hostel / hall of residence, library, gymnasium / gym.
Education: pre - school, primary (elementary - AmE), secondary, post - school (further), higher, free, compulsory, vocational, secular, full - time, part - time, by correspondence, all - round.
Examinations: entrance examination, final examination (finals), to take / sit for exam, to pass exam, to fail at / flunk (AmE) exam, to re - sit / re - take exam, to be examined in, examiner, examinée, examining board, to cram for exams / smb. for something, crammer / tool / mug, to read up for exams, to cheat, to crib / crib, viva voce, to give / get a pass, record book.
Management: Rector / (Vice) - Chancellor, Council / Senate / Convocation, Dean, Dean’s Office, faculty, department / chair, head of department / chair, to employ / appoint / dismiss staff, to provide and maintain buildings, to supply equipment, to provide grants / scholarships, to expel.
Student body: undergraduate, post - graduate, (first) - year student, freshman (AmE), sophomore (AmE), junior (AmE), senior (AmE), visiting student, transfer student.
Studies: academic year, term (BrE) / semester (AmE), test period, holidays / vacation (AmE), field work, fee, to sign up for / to take / to attend a course of lectures, tutorial, seminar / practicals, break / recess, to play truant / to cut classes, to miss classes on a plausible / lame excuse, to disrupt classes, to lag / fall behind, to catch up with, to specialize in (BrE), to major / minor in (AmE), optional course, to pick up (knowledge), curriculum (pl -la), syllabus (pl -bi, -es), library card, student’s ID.
Teaching staff: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, visiting professor, lecturer / reader, tutor, research assistant / demonstrator, to read / deliver lectures, to give instruction in (a subject).