Иностранный язык. Зарубежное регионоведение: Азиатские исследования

Министерство образования и науки Российской Федерации 

НОВОСИБИРСКИЙ ГОСУДАРСТВЕННЫЙ ТЕХНИЧЕСКИЙ УНИВЕРСИТЕТ 

 
 
 
 
 
И.С. ЖУРАВЛЁВА, Н.В. ЛОЩИЛОВА 
 
 
 
 
ИНОСТРАННЫЙ ЯЗЫК 
 
ЗАРУБЕЖНОЕ 
РЕГИОНОВЕДЕНИЕ 
 
АЗИАТСКИЕ ИССЛЕДОВАНИЯ 
 
 
Утверждено  
Редакционно-издательским советом университета  
в качестве учебного пособия 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
НОВОСИБИРСК 
2018 

ББК 81.432.1-923 
  Ж 911 
 
 
 
Рецензенты: 
канд. филол. наук, доцент НГУ Г.Т. Якушко 
канд. экон. наук, доцент О.В. Макаренко 
 
 
Работа выполнена на кафедре иностранных языков ФГО 
 
 
 
Журавлёва И.С.  
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Иностранный язык. Зарубежное регионоведение: Азиатские исследования: учебное пособие / И.С. Журавлёва, Н.В. 
Лощилова. – Новосибирск: Изд-во НГТУ, 2018 – 160 с. 

 
 
ISBN 978-5-7782-3613-4 

Учебное пособие предназначено для магистрантов направления 
«Зарубежное регионоведение. Азиатские исследования». Оно состоит 
из восьми разделов и включает в себя тексты с заданиями к ним, 
направленные на совершенствование навыков говорения, реферирования, письма, умений самостоятельно мыслить и давать оценку происходящим событиям. 
Разделы III и VI разработаны Журавлёвой И.С. 
Разделы I, II, IV, V, VII и VIII разработаны Лощиловой Н.В. 
 
 
 
ББК 81.432.1-923 
 
 
 
 
 
ISBN 978-5-7782-3613-4 
 Журавлёва И.С., Лощилова Н.В., 2018 
 
 Новосибирский государственный 
 
    технический университет, 2018 

Данное учебное пособие, предназначенное для магистрантов 
направления «Зарубежное регионоведение. Азиатские исследования», 
нацелено на дальнейшее совершенствование профессиональных умений и навыков в процессе работы в аудитории под руководством преподавателя, а также во время самостоятельной работы. Основная задача пособия – ввести тематическую лексику по теме, отработать и 
закрепить её при помощи коммуникативных заданий. 
Каждый раздел включает в себя введение в тему (Warming-up) и 
несколько частей (Readings), состоящих из текстов, представляющих 
необходимую информацию по теме, и разнообразных по методической 
направленности упражнений и заданий, направленных на закрепление 
речевых навыков, необходимых для общения по данной теме и эффективного овладения языком, а также навыков перевода как с английского 
языка на русский, так и с русского на английский, совершенствование 
письменной речи (написание эссе, изложение основного содержания 
текста). Текстовый материал взят из различных источников. Методический аппарат разработан составителями. 
В учебном пособии есть приложение (Appendix), которое включает 
тексты на русском языке, взятые, в основном, из «Российской газеты» 
и других газет, для перевода или передачи содержания на английском 
языке.  
Цель учебного пособия – дальнейшее развитие речевой и языковой 
компетенции магистрантов на основе текстового материала.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

CONTENTS 
 

Unit I. Master’s Degree Programme ......................................................................... 5 

Unit II. Job Hunting. Interview ............................................................................... 25 

Unit III. Science and Technology ........................................................................... 43 

Unit IV. English for Research Papers ..................................................................... 54 

Unit V. Scientific Contacts. Scientific Conferences ................................................ 64 

Unit VI. Modern Society. Demographic Trends ..................................................... 76 

Unit VII. International Law. Diplomacy. Treaties. Diplomatic  
Correspondence ........................................................................................ 98 

Unit VIII. Terrorism ............................................................................................. 118 

Appendix ................................................................................................................ 133 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

UNIT I 

MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMME 

Warming-up 
 What made you take the Master’s Degree Programme? 
 What is unique or distinctive about regional studies tasks compared 
with other disciplines? 
 What range of tasks does regional studies encompass? 

Master’s Degree Programme 

Master’s degree is awarded students by universities or colleges on completing a course of training, demonstrating mastery in a specific field of 
study. Master’s graduates are supposed to possess advanced knowledge of a 
specialized body of theoretical and applied topics, skills in analysis, critical 
evaluation and ability to solve complex problems. 
In Russia a master degree can be obtained after a two-year master 
course which is available after a four-year bachelor or a five-year specialist 
course. A master degree course can be completely different from the previous one and chosen independently. 
During two years of studies master students attend lectures in their profile, choose a faculty advisor and prepare their master thesis which is defended before the certifying commission composed mostly of professors, 
headed by the professor from another university.  
Master’s degrees are available across various fields of study, including 
the arts, business, law, humanities and others. Master’s programmes are offered by top European universities in the UK, France, Germany, Ireland, 
Switzerland, Spain, Italy and other countries. 
An online master’s degree is a perfect choice for those who cannot 
commit to full-time studies and seek to advance their career and education. 
Students can study according to their own schedule. Online master’s degrees are becoming more popular and highly regarded. Programmes delivered online are subject to the same vigorous criteria. They are expected to 
meet strict academic standards, before approved by the governing body.  

To deliver content to students, different platforms can be used: virtual 
learning, wikis, blogs, discussion boards and forums, etc.  
In the early 1990s Novosibirsk State Technical University was among 
the first higher educational establishments to introduce a multi-level system 
of education and opened its master-level degree programmes in 1994/95 
academic year. 
The academic staff of the Department of Humanities is engaged in active research in almost all the branches of science. Advanced seminars are 
conducted for graduate students each semester. Conferences in many areas 
of active research are often held in the department. Personal guidance is 
provided for each graduate student.  
The programme is made up of a specified number of required and elective courses. The majors, i.e. subjects chosen as a field of specialization,  
are … and … are also chosen as elective courses.  
After 2 years of studies in the Master’s programme students submit their 
master thesis, which is a written work containing the results of research in a 
specified field.  
As for me I chose …. The theme of my research is …. The central goal 
of my study is …. The object of my study is …. I hope my research will 
result in …. 

Education at a Graduate Level in the UK and the USA 

The contemporary world is becoming more and more integrated and  
interdependent. It suggests mutual communication and cooperation not only 
in the field of commerce, finance and science but also in the sphere of education. 
The Continuing Education Programme abroad provides the opportunities for scientists, engineers, managers, teachers, health-care workers and 
other professionals to update and extend their knowledge as well as competence in their chosen fields. Graduation from prestigious higher educational 
institutions of the UK and the USA allows a graduate to make a name in the 
world of science or business, establish contacts with the authorities in the 
chosen fields and pursue a career at the international level. 
Students benefit from a wide choice of study modes, including full-time, 
part-time or collaborative learning. Full-time students are required to attend 
lectures, seminars. They are usually assigned a personal tutor responsible 
for academic progress and non-academic affairs. Part-time students are ex

pected to receive tuition and be in attendance for up to half the hours a week 
applicable to full-time students for similar programmes. 
Graduate programmes are divided into Master’s programmes and doctoral ones. Master’s degree programmes lead to the degrees of MSc, MA, 
MBA, MPhil and others. Doctoral programmes are subdivided into research 
ones, leading to the PhD and professional ones, resulting in the degrees of 
DBA, EdD, MD and some others. Master degree is usually awarded for successful passing examination and submitting a dissertation project. Doctorate 
is awarded for presenting and defending the doctoral dissertation. 

Admission Guidelines for Graduate Applicants 

The main responsibility of graduate school is to offer doctoral programmes. Although the amount of time required to complete the PhD can 
depend on whether or not the student holds a Master’s degree at the time of 
enrollment, the nature of the dissertation project and other factors, some 
general guidelines apply to all students who pursue a doctorate. 
Besides the courses in majors, students may take courses in foreign languages, statistics, computer languages and other skills essential to research 
in a given discipline. Once the student has successfully completed course 
work, qualifying examinations and special requirements, he or she is certified as a candidate for the PhD The final step is to write and defend the doctoral dissertation. 
It may take as little as three years to receive the PhD, but most students 
finish in four to six. Students are actively involved in planning their doctoral 
programmes. They help plan and participate in colloquia, national and international conferences, research projects and other activities.  
Admission to doctoral programmes is competitive. The applicant must 
hold a Bachelor’s degree and he is required to take the Graduate Record 
Examination (GRE). Some professional programmes (e.g., management and 
law) require specialized admission tests including the Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) and the Law School Admissions Test 
(LSAT). All international students are expected to submit a satisfactory 
score on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).  

Statement of Purpose 

A statement of purpose is a statement of goals in the form of a short essay that a university entrant has to compose in order to introduce himself to 

the admission committee. It is intended to show his previous education, 
work experience, career and academic goals as well as the factors that have 
influenced the choice of a profession or major. Such a statement is commonly required for research or academic purpose. The requirement is to 
provide a clear description of intent, in context with the academic requirements of the institution or organization. An intern, for example, could be 
required to provide this information in context with work. The statement of 
purpose should be viewed by students as a good opportunity to set out goals 
and make clear the importance and relationship of the academic situation to 
readers. It is strongly advised to consider in detail the structure and content 
of the statement of purpose prior to drafting. 

Tips for Writing a Statement of Purpose 

1. Be honest. Essay evaluators can read between lines. Do not underestimate them. 
2. Write an essay yourselves. Do not ask to get an expert or friend to 
write for you. If the admission officers suspect fraud, the application will be 
thrown out. 
3. Evaluate rather than narrate. It is important to discuss what you have 
learned. Do not “tell stories”. 
4. Be logical. Each paragraph should follow logically from the previous one. 
5. Focus on specific points which show your unique personality. Avoid 
general statements. 
6. Be positive. Never complain about your school, family, country. 
7. Keep the language simple. Avoid quotes, do not use flowery language. The examiner wants to hear your words. 
8. Keep it short. Coincise writing is always appreciated. Use shorter 
words where possible. 
9. Avoid repetitions. 
10. Pay attention to detail. Use 12 point font. Use a simple font such as 
Times New Roman. Justify the text, i.e. align to both left and right margins. 

Component Parts of the Statement of Purpose 

1. Introduction 
2. Research experience 
3. Current interests 

4. Career goals 
5. Statement about the “fit” with the programme 
6. Summary and/or conclusion 

Exercise 1. Answer the following questions: 

1. Why did you decide to take the Master’s Degree Programme? 
2. What is your goal after graduating from this programme? 
3. What problems concerning your speciality interest you in particular? 
Why? 
4. What is the difference in Master’s Programmes in our country and 
abroad? 
5. Are you going to continue your research after completing the Master’s Degree Programme? 
6. What courses essential to research in a particular field should be taken?  
7. What is a statement of purpose? 
8. What is it intended for? 
9. What is necessary for an applicant to be admitted to a doctoral  
programme? 

Exercise 2. Suggest Russian equivalents: 

prior to drafting; set out goals; clear description of intent; university entrants; concise writing; pursue a career; collaborative learning; receive tuition; at the time of enrollment; some guidelines; be engaged in research; 
award Master’s degree; attend lectures in one’s profile; the certifying commission; commit to full-time studies; be subject to the same criteria 

Exercise 3. Say in English: 

студенты и дневного, и заочного отделений; создавать возможности; а также; высшие учебные заведения; расширить и знания, и компетенцию; устанавливать контакты в выбранной области; широкий 
выбор; подразделяться на несколько программ; успешная сдача экзаменов; защита магистерской диссертации; представить проект; докторская степень; проводить семинары; профессорско-преподавательский 
состав факультета; закончить университет; учебный год; аспирантура; 
заниматься научной работой 

Exercise 4. Arrange the following words in pairs of synonyms: 

sphere; affairs; be made up of; conduct; be engaged in; contemporary; 
lead to; extend; opportunity; allow; hold; widen; result in; be involved in; 
modern; area; be composed of; matters; enable; possibility 

Exercise 5. Complete the sentences with the information from the text: 

1. Master’s degree programmes must result in …. 
2. A statement of purpose is designed for …. 
3. Full-time students must attend …. 
4. Students benefit from …. 
5. Full-time students have a personal tutor …. 
6. The Continuing Education Programme gives the opportunity …. 
7. Master degree is usually awarded …. 
8. Graduation from higher institutions permits graduates not only to 
make a name in science but also …. 
9. The academic staff of the department is involved in …. 
10. A statement of purpose can be considered as …. 

Exercise 6. Replace the words and phrases in italics with the equivalents from the text: 

1. Though the period of time needed to finish the PhD can vary depending on whether or not the student has a Master’s degree at the time of admission, some general rules apply to all students who pursue a doctorate. 
2. The final step is to write and prove the value of the doctoral dissertation. 
3. The principal responsibility of graduate school is to provide doctoral 
programmes. 
4. Students take part in planning the doctoral programmes. 
5. If the student has successfully finished course work, and qualifying 
examinations, he or she is approved as a candidate for a PhD 

Exercise 7. Replace the words and phrases in italics by the equivalents from the text - take part in; take into account; take an interest in; 
take notice of; take a chance of: 

1. If you make an effort to study hard, you will get good grades. 
2. He wanted to participate in the discussion, but he had no time to 
spare.