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Unit 9 Lesson 5
Higher education abroad-I
Objectives: By the end of the lesson you will have
• discussed admission to a foreign university
• read a passage on higher education in Britain
• learnt the procedures for applying to an Australian University
• drafted a letter of enquiry
A Work in small groups and try to name some well-known universities of England/ Australia/the US/Canada.
If you have a good academic record, you can seek admission to any foreign university for higher studies. But there are certain procedures for applying. If you want to apply, discuss with your partners what you should do. Also discuss what proficiency tests you need to take.
B Now read the following passage about higher education in Britain.
Higher education in Britain has experienced a dramatic expansion. One in three young people now enters higher education compared with one in six in 1989. The number of postgraduates also has increased tremendously. There are some 90 universities in Britain which offer courses in a wide range of subjects, including traditional arts subjects as well as science and technology. Over 95% of students on first degree and other comparable higher education courses receive government awards covering tuition fees and a maintenance grant. Parents also contribute, the amount depending on their income. Students from other countries also come to Britain to study but overseas students have to pay very high tuition fees, nearly three times more than local students do. Nevertheless, over 500,000 overseas students attend publicly funded higher and further education institutions in Britain.
Now discuss in pairs the following questions.
1 How are universities in Britain different from those in Bangladesh?
2 How do students finance themselves in universities in Britain?
C Read this passage taken from an Australian University brochure about the procedures of applying for a course.
Applicants should contact the Chairman of the Department to discuss suitability for candidature and the proposed course of studies. Application forms are available in the Faculty Office from October to December each year. Intending applicants should indicate areas of research interest, and supply a detailed account of qualifications. Qualifications are assessed by the Faculty Office to ensure that applicants satisfy the prerequisites and other formal university requirements. Application forms must be completed in duplicate and lodged at the Faculty Office, Overseas students should also send a separate form of application, supported by a complete, official transcript of academic record issued by the institution concerned.
Discuss with your partner how the application procedures mentioned here are different for overseas students.
D Imagine you would like to enrol in this university. Decide on a course of study and draft a letter of enquiry to the concerned chairman of the department. You can write to :
Chairman
Department of......
University of Melbourne
Parkville, Victoria 3052
Australia
Focus:
Skills.
Speaking,
reading,
writing a letter
of enquiry. Functions.
Making enquiries.
Grammar/Structure.
subject -r modal + infinitive.
Vocabulary.
brochure, candidature, prerequisite, duplicate, lodge, transcript.
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Unit 9 Lesson 5
Higher education abroad-I
Objectives: By the end of the lesson you will have
• discussed admission to a foreign university
• read a passage on higher education in Britain
• learnt the procedures for applying to an Australian University
• drafted a letter of enquiry
A Work in small groups and try to name some well-known universities of England/ Australia/the US/Canada.
If you have a good academic record, you can seek admission to any foreign university for higher studies. But there are certain procedures for applying. If you want to apply, discuss with your partners what you should do. Also discuss what proficiency tests you need to take.
B Now read the following passage about higher education in Britain.
Higher education in Britain has experienced a dramatic expansion. One in three young people now enters higher education compared with one in six in 1989. The number of postgraduates also has increased tremendously. There are some 90 universities in Britain which offer courses in a wide range of subjects, including traditional arts subjects as well as science and technology. Over 95% of students on first degree and other comparable higher education courses receive government awards covering tuition fees and a maintenance grant. Parents also contribute, the amount depending on their income. Students from other countries also come to Britain to study but overseas students have to pay very high tuition fees, nearly three times more than local students do. Nevertheless, over 500,000 overseas students attend publicly funded higher and further education institutions in Britain.
Now discuss in pairs the following questions.
1 How are universities in Britain different from those in Bangladesh?
2 How do students finance themselves in universities in Britain?
C Read this passage taken from an Australian University brochure about the procedures of applying for a course.
Applicants should contact the Chairman of the Department to discuss suitability for candidature and the proposed course of studies. Application forms are available in the Faculty Office from October to December each year. Intending applicants should indicate areas of research interest, and supply a detailed account of qualifications. Qualifications are assessed by the Faculty Office to ensure that applicants satisfy the prerequisites and other formal university requirements. Application forms must be completed in duplicate and lodged at the Faculty Office, Overseas students should also send a separate form of application, supported by a complete, official transcript of academic record issued by the institution concerned.
Discuss with your partner how the application procedures mentioned here are different for overseas students.
D Imagine you would like to enrol in this university. Decide on a course of study and draft a letter of enquiry to the concerned chairman of the department. You can write to :
Chairman
Department of......
University of Melbourne
Parkville, Victoria 3052
Australia
Focus:
Skills.
Speaking,
reading,
writing a letter
of enquiry. Functions.
Making enquiries.
Grammar/Structure.
subject -r modal + infinitive.
Vocabulary.
brochure, candidature, prerequisite, duplicate, lodge, transcript.