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The document discusses topics related to university including whether it prepares students for careers and includes guiding questions on subject choices, course structure, and skills learned. It also presents debate points on higher education and employment.

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Topic 1: How do you see university?

Discussion topic:

Does university prepare you for your career?

 Guiding questions:

 What are the reasons for your choice?

-I’ve chosen to study….. because I’ve always dreamt to be a lawyer/ an engineer/ a

doctor……/ I was inspired by……….( someone in that domain)

-I haven’t chosen; my parents want me to study ….Law/ IT/ Mechanical Engineering/

Medicine/ …..

 What subjects are included and what is the most interesting course?

Example of subjects:

Mathematics/ English/ Mechanics / Economics/ Physics / IT/

Language spot:
USAGE NOTE FOR -ICS

Nouns ending in -ICS that name fields of study, sciences, arts, professions, or the like are
usually not preceded by an article and are used with a singular verb: Acoustics (the
science) deals with sound. Politics (the art of government) fascinates me. In certain uses,
often when preceded by a determiner like the, his, her, or their, most of these nouns can take a
plural verb: The acoustics (the sound-reflecting qualities) of the hall are splendid. Their
politics (political opinions) have antagonized everyone

Expressing likes

I like… most /I love.../I adore…/ I enjoy…/ I'm keen on…/ I’m interested in…

 How is the course taught and how intensive is it?


Tutor-led classes / workshops / practical sessions / tutorials /

 What skills have you learned?


Oral/ written communication / teamwork/ leadership / time management

 How are students assessed and graded?

In-course assessment/ formal examination at the end of a period of study

Debate topic:

Does higher education prepare people for jobs?

Yes:

- University degree shows you have good knowledge of a specific field

- Access to specialist jobs

- University degree allow you to further advance your career.

- Some universities teach soft skills to boost students’employability.

No :

-there is a gap between what students learn in college and what they are expected to know to

perform their job

- the correlation between the educational level and job performance is weak.

- Acadamic grades are indicative of how much a candidate has studied (intellectual

competence) rather than their integrity, resilience and adaptability.

- a degree doesn’t guarantee a job in your chosen field.

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