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KEMEROVO STATE UNIVERSITY.

THE FACULTY OF MATHEMATICS

Kemerovo State University was founded in 1974. The university has branches in four Kuzbass cities and Ulan-Bator and provides teaching at the Institute of Distant Education. The university has 6 buildings most of which are conveniently located in the centre of the city.

The students are admitted to the university on the basis of their results in USE.

Tuition is mostly free of charge, but some students study on a contractual basis. The lectures are delivered by highly qualified university teachers. They usually combine teaching with research. Students do not pay for using books, for laboratory work and teaching aids. Most students receive scholarships. There are special higher scholarships for honour students. Normally it takes a student five years to graduate from the university. The academic year is divided into two terms. The students are required to earn their end-of-term credits and pass examinations. Marks are entered into students record books. The students also have practical studies and seminars, carry out laboratory tests, experiments and do research work.

When the five-year course of studies is completed and final examinations are successfully passed the graduate is awarded a diploma. Strong links of the university' with secondary schools, law courts, commercial organizations and enterprises help to graduate specialists well prepared for their professional activities. The best students who display outstanding results in scientific work may be offered a postgraduate course to write their Candidate dissertation.

The university has good facilities for studies and rest. It has a number of laboratories specially designed and equipped for practical work and carrying out experiments. Students may go to the University Internet Hall or work in the faculty computer classes. At the university there is a good library with a large reading-room, a large hall for meetings, sports grounds and gyms, some dining rooms and coffee bars. Non-resident students may be given accommodation in three halls of residence.

Kemerovo State University cooperates with foreign universities from France, Germany, Belgium, China and Mongolia exchanging teachers and students. University teachers and students take an active part in international seminars, conferences and programmes. Twelve faculties of the university' train about 22,000 students.

The Mathematics Faculty is one of the oldest and biggest in the University. About 700 full-time and part-time students study at the faculty, which trains students in three specialities: Pure Mathematics, Applied Mathematics and Informatics, Software Engineering and Management of Information Systems. The faculty has the departments of Higher Mathematics, Mathematical Analysis, Differential Equations, Algebra and Geometry, Mathematical Cybernetics, Automation of Researches and Technical Cybernetics, Computational Mathematics, and New Information Technologies.

The Dean of the faculty is assisted by Sub-Deans responsible for academic affairs, student affairs, external education and information technologies. The academic staff totals about 80 highly qualified lecturers, assistant professors and professors. The teachers of the faculty give lectures and seminar classes; supervise their course and diploma papers.

The curriculum involves various general and special subjects. During, the first two years students have lectures and seminar classes on history, computer science, algebra and theory of numbers, geometry and other subjects. The attendance of lectures and seminars is obligatory. From the third year students choose a particular field of specialization. The forth-year students run their qualification practice in computer centres, the departments of the faculty, research institutions and secondary schools.

The faculty Student Union is responsible for organizing festivals, olympiads, sports events and other extracurricular activities.

A large number of graduates teach mathematics at schools and higher educational establishments. Those students who specialize in applied mathematics and programming work in various spheres of science and business. After completing the course of studies the faculty graduates can continue their studies and research and defend their dissertation to get a scientific degree both in pure and applied fields of modern mathematics.

1. Practise the pronunciation of the following words from the text.

Tuition [tju(:)'iʃ(ə)n], charge [tʃa:dƷ], qualify ['kwɔlifai], honour [`ɔnə], successfully [s(ə)`ksesfuli], require [ri'kwaiə], research [ri'sə:tʃ], laboratory [1ə'bɔгət(ə)ri], award [ə'wɔ:d], commercial [kə`mə:ʃ(ə)l], specially ['speʃ'əli], staff [sta:f], external [eks'tə:nl], analysis [ə`næləsis], cybernetics [saibə'netiks], sphere [sfiə], curriculum [kə'rikjuləm], society [sə'saiəti], distinguished [dis'tingwiʃt], supervise ['sju:pəvaiz], specialize [speʃə`laiz], speciality, [speʃi'æliti].

2. Guess the meanings of the following international words. Consult a dictionary to check for the translation of the words in bold type.

Faculty (n), train (v), basis (n), result (n), contractual (a), academic (a), combine (v), test (n), experiment (n). course (n), final (a), display (v), candidate (n), dissertation (n), design (v), bar (n), meeting (n), cooperate (v). practical (a), active (a), organization (n), seminar (n), department (n), management (n), information (n), differential (a), automation (n), system (n), assist (v), lecturer (n), diploma (n), general (a), regularly (adv), discuss (v), congress (n), olimpiad (n), activity (n).

3. Give the Russian equivalents of the following English words and word combinations.

To provide teaching; conveniently located; on the basis of their results; to study free of charge; on a contractual basis; to deliver lectures; to combine teaching with research; to receive scholarships; honour student; to pass examinations successfully; to do research work; to complete the course of studies; to award a diploma; professional activities; to display outstanding results; non-resident students, pure mathematics; full-time and part-time students; external education: software engineering; assistant professor; to give lectures; distinguished staff; scientific degrees; attendance of lectures; particular field of specialization; to be famous; to be responsible for smth.; to submit a graduation paper; to continue studies.

4. Give the English equivalents of the following Russian words and word combinations.

Филиал; высококвалифицированные преподаватели; получать зачеты; выполнять лабораторные работы; прочные связи с предприятиями; выпускать специалистов; предлагать учиться в аспирантуре; писать кандидатскую диссертацию; условия для учебы и отдыха; спортивный зал; предоставлять жилье в общежитии; сотрудничать с зарубежными университетами; обмениваться преподавателями и студентами; принимать активное участие; прикладная математика; кафедра высшей математики; заочное образование; насчитывать/равняться; руководить курсовыми и дипломными работами; проходить практику; посещение лекций; выбирать определённую область специализации; выпускник; внеучебная деятельность, научное общество, защитить диссертацию.

5. Use the word "course" and the clues provided to complete the grid below.

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A person who applies for the university.

A test of skill or knowledge.

A person who studies at school or college.

One or two periods of time in which academic year is divided.

A formal written paper submitted for a doctorate.

The academic title given by an institution.

6. Complete the following sentences.

1. There are ___ faculties at the university. 2. Most students study ___, but some students study ___. 3. The academic year is divided into ___ . 4. The students are required to ___. 5. The university teachers combine ___. 6. When the course of studies is completed, the students ___.7. Best student can be offered ___. 8. The students have good facilities for ___. 9. The university cooperates with ___. 10. The university teachers and students take part in ___. 11. The Faculty of Mathematics trains about ___ students in such specialities as ___. 12. The faculty is headed by the Dean and Sub-Deans who ___ for the general management of the affairs. 13. The ___ includes general and special ____. 14. The fifth-year students ___ their qualification practice in ___ and ___. 15. The faculty' Student Union is responsible for ___. 16. Graduates may work in ___.

7. Agree or disagree with the following statements. Support your judgment.

1. Kemerovo State University is an old educational establishment.

2. Students are admitted to the university on the results of their school certificate.

3. The entrance examinations are usually difficult.

4. Tuition for all students is free of charge.

5. Students combine studying with research.

6. The university provides students with good professional training.

7. All students receive scholarships.

8. It takes five years to graduate from the university.

9. Every student can take a postgraduate course at the university.

10. Students living away from home have to rent flats.

8. Give answer to the following questions.

1. When was Kemerovo State University founded?

2. How many students study at the university?

3. Are there any university branches in other cities?

4. On what basis are applicants admitted to the university?

5. Do students have to pay for their tuition?

6. Do all students receive scholarships?

7. What graduates can take a postgraduate course?

8. What helps the university to train students for their professional activities?

9. Where do non-resident students live?

10. How does Kemerovo University cooperate with foreign institutions?

11. What is the population of the Faculty of Mathematics?

12. What specialities are taught at the faculty?

13. How many departments are there at the faculty? What are they?

14. Who is responsible for the teaching process?

15. What does the faculty curriculum include?

16. Where can the graduates of the faculty work?

9. Supply suitable questions for the following answers to make up a dialogue. Act out the dialogue in pairs.

- In 1974.

- As far as I know, 12 faculties all in all.

- On the basis of the results of entrance examinations.

- It is mostly free of charge.

- It lasts five years.

- We have two of them – in winter and in summer.

- They usually begin at 8:30 and finish at 3:30.

-Yes, of course. We have well-equipped computer classes and laboratories at the faculty.

-As for me, I get a higher scholarship.

-No, I never miss classes.

10. Give a talk on the topic “Kemerovo State University. The Faculty of Mathematics.”