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Exercise 11. a) Study the course description. Each section begins with a question, as in the examples. Fill in the rest questions.
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Exercise 11. a) Study the course description. Each section begins with a question, as in the examples. Fill in the rest questions.
b) With the help of the text, explain these terms.
1 vocationally-focused
2 conventional entry requirements
3 work-based learning
4 prior knowledge
5 in-course assessments
6 sustained growth
Computing – Web Technologies
Foundation Degree - Level 4 - Part Time
1. What does this course involve? Who is this course for? What are the course aims?
This course is a vocationally-focused higher education qualification. It provides the high level of technical skills that will be needed by many organizations. Foundation Degrees are designed for learners from a wide range of backgrounds, including those who have work experience but do not have conventional entry requirements.
2. ________________________
The Foundation Degree in Computing (Web Technologies) will include IT Applications (Access and Excel), System Design, User Support, and Professional Studies. Additional modules enable particular specialisms to be developed. These include Website Development, Visual Programming, Database Systems, Networks and Communications, and Website Management.
3. _______________________
The course is delivered using tutor-led classes, workshops, practical sessions, and tutorials. Additional support is given when requested.
4. _______________________
For the two-year course: students must have at least one year of experience in related employment and an employer who is willing to support them by providing suitable work-based learning projects and academic monitoring. Prior knowledge of computing is helpful but not essential.
5. _______________________
The programme of study requires you to study twelve modules over two or three years.
6. _______________________
Studying over two years requires attendance for one day per week from 9 a. m. till 9 p. m. with breaks.
7. _______________________
All units are assessed and graded. Most units involve in-course assessments. Systems Design and Networks and Communications are assessed by examination. To be awarded a Foundation Degree, you must pass a minimum of ten modules.
8. _______________________
Further study:
The Foundation Degree in Computing (Web Technologies) has been designed to enable successful students to progress to the final stage of the University's Honours Degree in Computer Studies should they wish to do so. This would involve just one more year of full-time study or two years of part-time study.
A career:
A Foundation Degree opens up the possibility of a career in a wide range of areas throughout commerce, industry, entertainment, and the public sector. There is sustained growth in employment prospects for all IT specialists.
Exercise 12. Answer the questions about your course and write a leaflet for it.
Leaflet – a small book or piece of paper advertising something or giving information on a particular subject
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1. Who is the course for?
2. What qualifications do I need?
3. What will I learn on the course?
4. How will I learn?
5. How will I be assessed?
6. What can I do when I finish the course?
Exercise 13. Report the following yes/no questions.
1. “Are you involved in this project? ”
My friend asked me __________________
2. Do you have hands-on experience in this field? ”
The employer wanted to know_______________
3. “Is there a lecture on mechanics today? ”
My friend wondered__________________
4. Can we specialize in different subjects? ”
The students asked the tutor_________
5. Have you ever been to the lectures of this scientist? ”
He asked me_____________________
6. “Did the company pay for our training? ”
The engineer asked________________
7. “Is he working on the report for his thesis? ”
She found out_____________________
8. “Does taking English earn credits to the degree? ”
The student asked__________________
Exercise 14. Report the following questions.
1. What does the undergraduate engineering program include? (applicants wanted to know)
2. Where did you acquire such management skills? (the employer wondered)
3. What subjects will be taught next year? (students asked)
4. What are the formal education requirements for engineers? (the tutor explained)
5. How many exams will we take this term? (I forgot)
6. Why haven’t you shifted to the company with better prospects? (the manager inquired)
7. Where can electronic engineers work? (the supervisor explained)
8. How long does it take to get profound knowledge in this field? (she asked)
Exercise 15. In each of the following sentences there is a mistake. Find it and correct it.
1. Students asked if there is a consistent demand for the graduates of the university.
2. My friend was wondering that I was interested in doing research.
3. The manager had no idea whether had our design team won a grant for innovative technology.
4. The teacher said to apprentices if they were looking forward to obtaining vocational qualifications.
5. The inspector wanted to know if do the third year students gain specialist knowledge.
6. They were wondering whether the programme of study requires students to study several modules.
7. They tried to find out if students are given additional support when requested.
8. School leavers were eager to know if industrial experience did increase motivation to succeed in chosen profession.
Exercise 16. Watch a video “McMaster Engineering: Department of Mechanical Engineering” “https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=tLFqZZehKGo and find out the following:
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