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Exercise 7. Fill in the blanks with the words from the boxes

Funds loans taxes scholarships student fees federal funds

a. Funding. All universities and colleges receive (1)________ from a variety of sources. Private colleges depend primarily on (2)__________ and on endowments and gifts. Public institutions also have these sources, but depend mainly on state and local (3)_________ for operating funds. Both public and private institutions may receive (4)_________for research activities. The federal government distributes aid among colleges and universities according to various formulas based on the number of students who receive (5)_________ and (6)_________, and on the enrollment of graduate students and veterans.

Board of regents chancellor academic dean president board of trustees

b. Management. In most cases, a (7)__________ or (8)__________ is the chief administrator of a university or college. Other officials handle educational programs, registration, management of funds, and collection of tuition. Each college or separate school of a university generally has an (9)___________ or director. He or she leads the faculty in preparing the course of study for the college or school, and takes part in university planning. Most universities and colleges are controlled by a (10)_______________or a (11)______________, which approve educational policies. They also appoint the chief administrative officer of the institution.

Assistant professors scientists chairman (x2) teachers research fellows

Departments teaching fellows

c. Faculty includes the (12)__________ of a college or university. A college's faculty is divided into (13)___________, each of which deals with one general course of study, such as English, mathematics, or physics. Its head is a (14)__________, who is usually a professor. Under the (15)__________ are other professors, associate professors, (16)______________, and instructors. Some departments also have (17)______________ or (18)_____________. These are graduate students who teach or do research part-time. Some faculties include (19)____________or other workers whose main activity is research, not teaching.

Freshman coeducational graduates (x2) junior sophomore senior

Undergraduates (x2)

d. The student body of a university or college is divided into (20)________ and (21)__________. (22)__________ have already received their bachelor's degree and are working more or less independently for a master's or doctor's degree. (23)____________ are studying for their bachelor's degree. The undergraduates belong to one of four classes – (24)_________, (25)_________ , (26)_________, and (27)__________– according to year of study. Most institutions are (28)__________, with both men and women students. Others admit students of only one sex.

Exercise 8. Answer the following questions about teacher training in the US:

1. What types of courses do teacher-training programs include?

2. How does the curriculum of various years of study differ?



3. What documents are required to obtain a teaching job?

4. In what ways can teachers increase their professional level while working?

 

Self-Assessment

Exercise 1. Answer the following questions.

1. What are the forms that pre-school education in the USA may take?

2. What is the main purpose of elementary school?

3. Schooling in the USA may be organized according to the following patterns: 6+3+3; 6+2+4; 8+4; 6+6. What is the difference?

4. What are the main characteristics of secondary schools in the USA?

5. What are the admission requirements to colleges and universities in the USA?

6. What degrees are offered by institutions of higher education in the USA?

7. What is the difference between colleges and universities?


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