Методические указания по английскому языку для студентов I курса всех факультетов. Часть 1. Сергееева Т.В - 9 стр.

       Penza State University is one of the greatest and prestigious higher
schools in the Volga region. The history of Penza State University dates back to
1943, when, during the Great Patriotic War, Odessa Industrial Institute was
evacuated to Penza. So the University was founded as a polytechnic on the basis
of the Odessa Industrial Institute. Since that time the University has grown into
the centre of education, culture and science. Full University status was awarded
in 1993. At present about 10.000 students study at the University, more than 600
teachers, associate professors and professors are on its staff. 360 of them are
candidates and doctors of science.
       The University is housed in 10 buildings. The class-rooms and lecture-
halls, the laboratories and workshops are equipped with up-to-date instruments,
computers, machine-tools, audio-visuals and other training appliances. There is
a rich library, 4 reading-rooms, a dining hall, 5 dormitories and a sports complex
at the disposal of students. So the University has all the facilities necessary for
successful studies and rest.
       Today Penza State University is made up of 11 main faculties: machine-
building automation, instrument-making, radio-electronics, computer science,
automation and information technology, economics and management and others.
The University has also an extra-mural department, a preparatory course
department and continuing education courses.
       The course of training includes various activities. During the academic
year students attend lectures and seminars, carry out laboratory tests and get
consultations from the teachers. At the end of each term they take examinations.
The students who make good progress in their studies are entitled to
scholarships.
       The course is divided into two stages. In the first and second years
students study general engineering subjects (mathematics, physics, descriptive
geometry) and some humanities (history, philosophy, foreign languages). It
gives a solid basis of general education to future specialists. Special subjects are
taught in senior courses. Much attention is paid to practical instruction. Students
gain practical experience at plants, research institutes and design bureaus of the
city. During the final term undergraduates carry out their graduation projects.
They defend them before an examination board and become graduates. At the
end of the university course they receive graduation diplomas and go to work to
different branches of engineering.


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     Those graduates who wish to make scientific careers may stay at the
University and apply for post-graduate courses. The University has both full-


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