1. Learn the meaning of these terms and use them when discussing the topic.

University Institution conferring degrees and engaging in

research and more advanced education than is

given in schools.

College A school of higher and professional education;

part of a university.

Faculty Branch of learning, esp. as studied in a

university: the F. of Law (Medicine) all the

teachers (Masters and Doctors) of a university

or college.

Rector Head of certain universities, colleges the

elected president of the university.

Vice-Rector Holding rank next below, acting as nearest in

authority.

Dean Head of a department of studies in a university.

Tutor University teacher who guides the studies of a

number of students.

Lecture Person, lower in rank than a professor, who

gives lectures (esp. at a college or university).

Bachelor (Man or woman who has taken the) first

university degree: B ~of arts (science).

Authority (A person group with) the ability, power, or right

to control and command.

Doctor (of sciences, Dr. Sc.) Person who has received the highest degree

given by a university: D~ of Law.

Master Holder of the second university degree

(Bachelor): M~ of Arts (Science, etc.)

Graduate Person who has taken a university degree, esp.

the first, or Bachelor's degree.

Degree An academic title or qualification.

Postgraduate (A person doing studies that are) done at a

university after one has received one's first

degree.

Postgraduate course Studies continued beyond first degree level.

Syllabus(pl. buses or bi) An arrangement of subjects for studies esp. a

course of studies leading to an examination.

Tutor A teacher who gives private instruction to a

single student/pupil or a very small class - compare Lecturer.

Curriculum (pl.-la or lums) A course of study offered in a school, college, etc.

Professor (The title of) a teacher of the highest rank in university

Campus(pl. Campuses) An area containing buildings of a university,

College or school

Thesis (pl. -ses) A long piece of writing (work) done

for a higher(postgraduate) degree.

Diploma An official papers showing that a person has

successfully finished a course of study or

passed an examination.

Semester Either of the two periods into which a year at

universities is divided — compare TERM

2.Learn the following words and phrases and use them when discussing the topic.

Accommodation A room or building for studies or living in.

To admit (be admitted) To give (to be given) a place in a university

To assess To determine, to grade, to give a mark

To attend (lecture) To be present at

Available To be provided for people to use

To award To give a prize in competition

Course A complete series of classes

Conduct Lead or guide; direct’ manage

Credit A measure of work completed by a student,

esp. at a university

Electives Non required courses students can choose to study

To enter a univer­sity To become a student at a university (be enrolled).

Entrance exams Exams which have to be passed to gain entry.

Equipment Tool, machinery, etc. needed for a particular purpose Extensive Far-reaching.

Facility The equipment and conditions needed to do something.

Found To establish an organisation, university, etc.

Hall of residence A hostel provided by the university.

Lecture theatre A lecture room with seats in rising one behind another.

Numerous Very many

Provide To supply, make available.

Recreation Spare time, leisure activity

Research A systematic investigation in a field of knowledge

Refectory A dining room in a university campus.

Sit an exam To take an exam.

Specialise in To concentrate on a particular subject, field, etc.

Staff Employees (in a university, teaching,

administrative and other personnel)

Subject area Field of study.

Training Teaching, instruction.

Term One of the periods into which the academic

year is divided - compare SEMESTER.

Training Teaching, instruction.

Vista A distant view, long series of scenes, events,

etc. which one can look back or forward.

Promote Give higher position or rank.