Методична розробка заняття з англійської мови для академічних цілей на тему "Academic and Research Center for International Education and Cooperation"
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Англійська мова для академічних цілей. Розглядається тема Academic and Research Center for International Education and Cooperation
Lesson 6-7
Academic and Research Center for International Education and Cooperation
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The Academic and Research Center for
International Education and Cooperation (the Center)
is an important part of Ternopil Volodymyr Hnatiuk
National Pedagogical University (TNPU). It helps the
university develop international cooperation in
education and research. The Center works with
international
partners
and
supports
students,
postgraduate students, and university staff who take
part in academic mobility programs.
The Center works to develop and strengthen
TNPU’s international contacts. It helps the university
work with foreign universities and research
organizations.
The
Center
also
coordinates
international educational and research projects and
supports the university’s participation in international academic programs. Another
important task is to promote Ukrainian education abroad and encourage cultural
exchange between students and teachers from different countries.
The Center helps TNPU become more active and competitive in the
international academic community. It supports the professional development of
students and university staff and helps the university build strong international
partnerships. In this way, the Center contributes to quality education, successful
research, and cooperation with universities and organizations from other countries.
Tasks and Functions of the Center
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Main Tasks of the Center
Supporting cooperation between the university and foreign universities,
research organizations, scholars, teachers, and other professionals.
Developing and maintaining contacts with diplomatic missions of other
countries.
Organizing academic mobility programs for teachers, administrative staff, and
students of the university.
Providing administrative support for international educational programs and
projects.
Giving methodological help to university staff when they prepare documents
for international grant competitions.
Helping foreign citizens and stateless persons study at TNPU, including
providing information about study programs and admission requirements.
Preparing invitations for foreign students and helping them stay legally in
Ukraine.
Organizing the reception and integration of international students and other
participants into the university’s educational process.
Helping graduates with the international legalization of their TNPU diplomas.
Helping international students adapt to university and everyday life, including
providing comfortable living conditions in TNPU dormitories.
Providing consultations, information, and recommendations to university staff
and students on issues related to the Center’s work.
Functions of the Center
Developing proposals for improving TNPU’s international cooperation.
Coordinating cooperation with foreign universities and research institutions
and developing academic mobility programs.
Managing documents and agreements related to international academic
mobility and helping students and staff with application procedures.
Giving presentations about current international academic exchange programs.
Organizing competitions for students and staff who want to take part in
academic mobility programs.
Preparing documents for TNPU’s participation in international educational and
research programs.
Regularly updating information about the university’s international activities
on the TNPU website.
Communicating with foreign universities, researchers, teachers, and other
professionals.
Helping organize international scientific conferences, seminars, symposia, and
academic schools at TNPU.
Organizing invitations and reception of international scholars, teachers, and
specialists who come to TNPU for teaching and research activities.
Helping with the admission of foreign students through academic mobility
agreements and programs.
Checking international applicants’ documents to make sure they meet the
requirements of Ukrainian legislation before enrollment.
Preparing documents for residence permits for foreign students.
Helping international students with legal procedures at the State Migration
Service of Ukraine in Ternopil, including submitting documents, registration,
deregistration, and cancellation of residence permits.
Preparing reports and responding to requests from the State Migration Service
of Ukraine, the Security Service of Ukraine, and foreign embassies concerning
international students.
1. International Cooperation and Academic Activities
Міжнародне співробітництво та академічна діяльність
English
Explanation
Українською
international
cooperation
working together with people or
organizations from other countries
міжнародне
співробітництво
international partner
a person or organization from
another country that works with
your university
міжнародний партнер
research organization
an organization that carries out
scientific research
науково-дослідна
установа
scholar
a person who studies and
researches a particular subject
науковець, учений
academic mobility
the opportunity to study, teach or
do research at another university or
in another country
академічна мобільність
academic exchange
program
a program that allows students or
teachers to study or work at another
institution
програма академічного
обміну
cultural exchange
sharing ideas, traditions and
experiences between people from
different cultures
культурний обмін
internationalization
the process of becoming more
connected with other countries in
education and research
інтернаціоналізація
international
partnership
a professional relationship between
organizations from different
countries
міжнародне
партнерство
educational program
a planned course of study at an
educational institution
освітня програма
research project
a planned activity to study a
particular academic or scientific
question
науковий /
дослідницький проєкт
professional
development
activities that help people improve
their professional knowledge and
skills
професійний розвиток
academic staff
university teachers and researchers
науково-педагогічні
працівники
administrative staff
employees who deal with
university administration
адміністративний
персонал
Useful collocations
develop international cooperation
— розвивати міжнародне
співробітництво
strengthen international contacts
— зміцнювати міжнародні контакти
support academic mobility
— підтримувати академічну мобільність
participate in an exchange program
— брати участь у програмі обміну
build international partnerships
— розвивати міжнародні партнерства
organize a research project
— організовувати науковий проєкт
Exercise 1. Match the words with their definitions
Match the words
1–10
with the definitions
A–J
.
1.
academic mobility
2.
international cooperation
3.
scholar
4.
research project
5.
cultural exchange
6.
academic staff
7.
international partnership
8.
grant
9.
educational program
10.
professional development
A. money given to support research, education or a project
B. a planned activity to study a particular scientific question
C. working together with people or organizations from other countries
D. a person who studies and researches a particular subject
E. a program of study at an educational institution
F. the opportunity to study, teach or do research at another university or in another
country
G. activities that help people improve their professional knowledge and skills
H. sharing ideas, traditions and experiences between people from different cultures
I. university teachers and researchers
J. a professional relationship between organizations from different countries
Exercise 2. Complete the sentences
Complete the sentences with the correct words from the box.
academic mobility | international partners | research projects | cultural exchange
| grant | academic staff | professional development | educational programs |
international cooperation | scholar
1.
TNPU works with many __________ from different countries.
2.
Students can take part in __________ and study at another university.
3.
The Center supports __________ between TNPU and foreign universities.
4.
University teachers and researchers are members of the __________.
5.
A __________ can provide money for an educational or scientific project.
6.
The university organizes different __________ for students and teachers.
7.
International students can benefit from __________ and learn about Ukrainian
culture.
8.
The Center helps organize international __________ in different academic
fields.
9.
A __________ can conduct research and publish academic papers.
10.
Conferences and training courses can support teachers’ __________.
Exercise 3. Choose the correct option
1.
The Center helps TNPU
develop / do / make
international cooperation.
2.
Students can
participate in / participate at / participate to
academic mobility
programs.
3.
The university works closely with its international
partners / partnerships /
participation
.
4.
The Center helps
organize / build / make
research projects and academic
programs.
5.
Academic mobility gives students an opportunity to
study / studying / studied
at another university.
6.
International cooperation can
strengthen / grow / do
contacts between
universities.
7.
Cultural exchange allows students to
share / make / take
ideas and
experiences.
8.
University teachers can take part in programs for their professional
development / cooperation / partnership
.
Exercise 4. Complete the collocations
Complete the phrases with the correct verb
.
develop | support | participate in | organize | strengthen | build | share
1.
__________ international cooperation
2.
__________ academic mobility
3.
__________ in an exchange program
4.
__________ international partnerships
5.
__________ cultural exchange
6.
__________ international contacts
7.
__________ research projects
⭐ Bonus: Speak
Use at least
5 words or phrases
from the exercises to answer:
1.
What does the Academic and Research Center for International
Education and Cooperation do?
2.
You can start with:
3.
The Center plays an important role in...
4.
It helps the university...
5.
Students and academic staff can...
6.
The Center also supports...
7.
International cooperation is important because...
2. Students, Admission and Support
Студенти, вступ та підтримка
English
Explanation
Українською
foreign citizen
a person who is a citizen of another
country
іноземний громадянин
stateless person
a person who is not legally a citizen
of any country
особа без громадянства
postgraduate
student
a student who studies after
completing a university degree
аспірант / здобувач
післядипломної освіти
admission
the process of entering a university
or educational program
вступ
enrollment
the process of officially becoming a
student
зарахування
admission
requirements
conditions that a person must meet
to enter a university or program
вимоги до вступу
dormitory
a building where students live
during their studies
гуртожиток
adaptation
the process of getting used to a new
place or situation
адаптація
consultation
advice or information given by a
specialist
консультація
methodological
support
advice and guidance on educational
work
методична підтримка
academic mobility
program
a program that allows students or
staff to study or work at another
university
програма академічної
мобільності
facilitate
to make something easier or help it
happen
сприяти, полегшувати
assist
to help someone do something
допомагати, сприяти
participate in
to take part in an activity
брати участь у
Useful collocations
apply for a study program
— подавати заявку на навчання
meet admission requirements
— відповідати вимогам до вступу
enroll at a university
— вступити / бути зарахованим до університету
assist foreign students
— допомагати іноземним студентам
provide consultations
— надавати консультації
support international students
— підтримувати іноземних студентів
help students adapt
— допомагати студентам адаптуватися
Exercise 1. Which word does not belong?
In each group, find the word that
does not belong
to the category.
1.
foreign citizen – stateless person – postgraduate student – diplomatic
mission
2.
admission – enrollment – admission requirements – cultural exchange
3.
dormitory – adaptation – consultation – residence permit
4.
assist – support – facilitate – participate
5.
educational program – academic mobility program – study program –
foreign citizen
Exercise 2. Complete the mini-dialogues
Complete each dialogue with a suitable word or phrase from the box.
admission requirements | academic mobility | dormitory | consultation |
postgraduate student | enrollment | adapt | foreign citizens
1.
— What do I need to enter this university?
— You should check the __________ first.
2.
— Where can international students live?
— They can stay in the university __________.
3.
— I have some questions about my study program. Who can help me?
— You can ask for a __________ at the Center.
4.
— What does Anna do at the university?
— She is a __________. She is working on her PhD.
5.
— Can students study at another European university?
— Yes, they can take part in __________ programs.
6.
— When does the student officially become a member of the university?
— After __________.
7.
— Does the Center help students from other countries?
— Yes. It provides support for __________.
8.
— Was it difficult for you to get used to life in Ukraine?
— At first, yes, but I quickly managed to __________.
Exercise 3. Replace the words in bold
Replace the words in bold with a word or phrase from the vocabulary list.
1.
The Center
helps
international students with their studies.
→ The Center __________ international students.
2.
Students can
take part in
international exchange programs.
→ Students can __________ international exchange programs.
3.
The university has special
conditions for entering
its programs.
→ The university has special __________.
4.
The Center gives students
advice and information
about study opportunities.
→ The Center provides __________.
5.
International students need time to
get used to
a new university and country.
→ International students need time to __________.
6.
The university provides accommodation for students in a
student residence
building
.
→ The university provides accommodation in a __________.
Exercise 4. Vocabulary in context
Read the situations and choose the
most appropriate word or phrase
.
1. Maria is from Poland and wants to study at TNPU. She needs information
about the documents she must provide before entering the university.
What does she need?
A. professional development
B. admission requirements
C. cultural exchange
2.
John is already a student at TNPU but wants to spend one semester at a
university in Germany.
What opportunity can he use?
A. academic mobility
B. enrollment
C. consultation
3.
A new international student does not know where to live or how to deal with
everyday problems.
What kind of support does the Center provide?
A. adaptation support
B. research support
C. grant competition
4.
A student has a question about university procedures and needs professional
advice.
What can the student ask for?
A. admission
B. consultation
C. enrollment
5.
A student has completed the admission process and is now officially registered
as a university student.
What has happened?
A. adaptation
B. enrollment
C. academic mobility
Exercise 5. Put the words in the correct order to make sentences
1.
international students / the Center / helps / adapt / to university life
2.
students / participate in / can / academic mobility programs
3.
provides / the Center / consultations / foreign students / for
4.
admission requirements / before applying / students / should / check
5.
comfortable living conditions / the university / provides / in its dormitories
6.
professional support / international students / receive / from the Center
3. Documents, Grants and Legal Procedures
Документи, гранти та правові процедури
English
Explanation
Українською
grant
money given to support a project,
research or educational activity
грант
grant
competition
a competition in which people or
organizations apply for money for a
project
грантовий конкурс
application
documents
official documents needed when
applying for a program or grant
документи для подання
заявки
legal stay
the right to stay in a country according
to its laws
законне перебування
legislation
the laws of a country
законодавство
residence
permit
an official document allowing a foreign
citizen to live in a country
посвідка на проживання
diploma
legalization
the official process of making a diploma
valid for use in another country
легалізація диплома
diplomatic
mission
an official group representing a country
in another country
дипломатичне
представництво
legal procedure
an official process required by law
правова процедура
comply with
to act according to a rule, law or
відповідати вимогам;
English
Explanation
Українською
requirement
дотримуватися
submit
documents
to officially give documents to an
institution
подавати документи
obtain
to get something officially
отримувати
correspond with
to communicate with someone by email
or letters
листуватися
coordinate
to organize activities or people so they
work well together
координувати
implement
to put a plan or strategy into action
реалізовувати,
впроваджувати
Useful collocations
apply for a grant
— подавати заявку на грант
prepare application documents
— готувати документи для заявки
submit documents
— подавати документи
obtain a residence permit
— отримати посвідку на проживання
comply with Ukrainian legislation
— відповідати вимогам українського
законодавства
legalize a diploma
— легалізувати диплом
follow legal procedures
— дотримуватися правових процедур
prepare reports
— готувати звіти
Exercise 1. Choose the correct word
Choose the correct word to complete each sentence.
1.
A student needs to __________ a grant application before the deadline.
a) submit
b) participate
c) adapt
2.
International students who want to live in Ukraine legally may need a
__________.
a) grant
b) residence permit
c) consultation
3.
The Center checks whether students’ documents __________ Ukrainian
legislation.
a) correspond with
b) comply with
c) participate in
4.
A university may receive a __________ to support a research project.
a) grant
b) diploma legalization
c) residence permit
5.
Students need to prepare __________ when they apply for an international
program.
a) application documents
b) diplomatic missions
c) legal stays
6.
The official laws of a country are called __________.
a) legislation
b) enrollment
c) partnership
7.
A foreign student may need help with a __________ at the State Migration
Service.
a) cultural exchange
b) legal procedure
c) research project
8.
Graduates may need __________ if they want to use their Ukrainian diploma
abroad.
a) diploma legalization
b) professional development
c) academic mobility
Exercise 2. What is it?
Read the definition and write the correct word or phrase.
1.
Money given to support research, education or a project.
→ __________________________
2.
An official document that allows a foreign citizen to live in a country.
→ __________________________
3.
The laws of a country.
→ __________________________
4.
The process of officially giving documents to an institution.
→ __________________________
5.
Official documents needed when applying for a program or grant.
→ __________________________
6.
An official process required by law.
→ __________________________
7.
The process of making a diploma officially valid for use in another country.
→ __________________________
8.
To act according to a law, rule or requirement.
→ __________________________
Exercise 3. Complete the university situations
Choose a suitable word or phrase from the box.
grant | legislation | residence permit | application documents | submit | legal
procedure | diploma legalization | comply with
1.
Anna wants to study in Germany, so she needs to prepare her __________.
2.
The researcher wants financial support for her project, so she decides to apply
for a __________.
3.
Foreign students must __________ Ukrainian laws and regulations.
4.
Before studying in Ukraine, a foreign student may need to obtain a
__________.
5.
The university checks all documents to make sure they comply with Ukrainian
__________.
6.
Students must __________ their documents before the application deadline.
7.
A graduate who wants to use a Ukrainian diploma abroad may need
__________.
8.
Applying for a residence permit is an example of a __________.
Exercise 4. Find the mistake
Each sentence contains
one vocabulary mistake
. Correct it.
1.
The student needs to
obtain a grant
before applying for the program.
→ ______________________________
2.
Foreign students must
submit with Ukrainian legislation
.
→ ______________________________
3.
Maria needs a
residence permit
to apply for money for her research project.
→ ______________________________
4.
The university helped the graduate with
grant competition
of her diploma.
→ ______________________________
5.
Students must prepare their
legal stay
before applying for an international
program.
→ ______________________________
6.
The Center helps foreign students with different
diploma legalizations
at the
Migration Service.
→ ______________________________
Exercise 5. Complete the collocations
Match the verbs 1–8 with the correct endings A–H.
1.
apply for
2.
prepare
3.
submit
4.
obtain
5.
comply with
6.
legalize
7.
follow
8.
respond to
A. a residence permit
B. a diploma
C. a grant
D. application documents
E. Ukrainian legislation
F. legal procedures
G. requests
H. documents
Exercise 6. Mini case study
Read the situation and answer the questions.
Olivia is a student from another country. She wants to study at TNPU for one
year. She has already chosen an educational program, but she does not know
what documents she needs. She also wants to live in Ukraine legally during her
studies.
Answer the questions:
1.
What documents does Olivia probably need to prepare?
2.
What information about
admission requirements
should she find?
3.
What document may she need for her
legal stay
?
4.
Who could help her with these procedures?
5.
What should she do before submitting her documents?
Try to use these expressions:
application documents – admission requirements – residence permit – legal
procedure – submit documents – comply with legislation