:: The week of Science
Students of the Foreign Languages and Social
sciences faculty took an active part in Week of Science which
was from 25 till 28 of February. 80 reports were presented
at the conference on the following issues:
-Philosophy
-Management
-Psychology
- Russian language
-History
-The world of studied languages
-Linguistic analysis of language unities
-Psychology and pedagogy of childhood
-Information Technology and concepts of modern natural sciences
-Problems of modern regional researches
This conference shows that our students are the specialists
not only of foreign languages but also of different spheres
of knowledge. They study humanitarian as well technical subjects.
:: Tatiana's day
"Why am I not Tatiana?" - the words said
by almost every l student who came to the university on the
25 of January. Really, on this day you may envy Tania. The
students of our faculty organized this holiday, the professional
students union sponsored this event. The university congratulated
absolutely all Tanias (the total number is 132)
- 13 Tanias of the faculty of Oriental languages
- 14 Tanias of the faculty of Romanic languages
- 17 Tanias of the faculty of Modern German languages
- 27 Tanias of the faculty of Foreign languages and Social
sciences
- 62 Tanias of the faculty of Modern English language
Those Tanias who came to classes in spite of such a big holiday
got presents, having taken part in no-losses lottery. And
those who stayed at the university till evening could enjoy
an unusual performance set up by their instructors, who decided
to congratulate their students in such an unusual way.
:: Competition
On the 18th of February an interuniversity
competition among the students majoring in Advertising and
PR was organized. The theme of the competition was the presidential
elections. Each team was to present its candidate on the high
position and to win the trust and support of their constituents.
The students were creative in performing their task and presented
unusual candidates. Both real personalities - Lomonosov M,
Madonna and fairy characters - Baba Yaga and Kolobok. Kolobok
got more votes of the electorate. The instructors had a chance
to look at their students from a different perspective, to
assess their creative abilities and make a list of participants
of the next competition, which is due to take place in ISLU
in March.
:: St. Valentine's Day
To celebrate this day the students of Foreign
languages and Social sciences faculty organized a lyrical
performance. At the beginning of the performance the presenters
got married, and before going to a honeymoon they got presents
from their friends - musical performances - songs, dances,
playing the musical instruments, - all devoted to love. Students
acknowledge their love to each other, to the rector and the
dean, speaking different languages. This performance was not
just a decoration of this holiday - but it created a very
romantic mood.
:: Interview with Dominic Loher, a teacher
of German language, of Foreign languages and Social sciences
faculty
View from outside: A young
Swiss Dominik Loher, from Geneva, managed to graduate from
gymnasium, to work in the house of elders for one year (as
an alternative army service), to have travelled throughout
Europe for his 19 years. And finally his interest and curiosity
brought him to Russia, Irkutsk, ISLU. Here he studies Russian
language and teaches German to the students of Foreign languages
and Social sciences and Modern German Language faculties,
and communicates with students The first day we saw Dominik
was the 2 of February. Since that time 2 months passed, and
his points of view about Russia have changed.
- Dominik, a lot of people are
interested in where you are staying?
- I live with a Russian family of 2 persons. Olesya,
25, and her mother - Tamara. It is fun to live with
them. I have already got used to a new environment
and feel great. I have traveled a lot, and it is easier
for me to be in Russia as Russian people, especially,
those who live in Siberia, are not spoiled my foreigners
(there are not too many of them here). Europeans are
tired of foreigners while here people are interested
in those who came from overseas.
- As you know, Russia is located between West and
East, that is, it combines European and Asian cultures
in itself. Do you agree with this? |
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- Well, I can say that it is not so. Russia
is absolutely European country, there is nothing Asian here.
People, streets, everything is the same as in Europe. I
have traveled thousands of kilometers and finally I reached
the place from which I set off.
- But I am sure there are some differences, aren't there?
- Almost none. Just one thing, the shop assistants are not
as persistent as in Europe, and I like it.
- And if to be serious?
- Well, Europeans are more free. They are more relaxed in
their speech, behavior, outfit. I prefer to buy my clothes
in secondhand stores, in this way it is easier to keep your
own style. I don't want to follow some specific style, but
still I favor panky more.
- What do you think about our students?
- European students are more independent and critical, in
Russia it is different.
- I see. Dominik, what was the reaction of your relatives
when they learned about your decision to go to Russia?
- Of course, they were surprised. The matter is that there
are still a lot of myths and stereotypes about Russia from
the time of Cold war. Many Europeans are afraid of Russian
maphia, but not me. I came here to learn Russian language.
- Any progress?
- Russian reminds me of German. It is very beautiful but
very difficult at the same time. But anyway I already can
speak Russian a little bit.
- Thank you very much for you answers, wish you success
in your Russian studies. And finally - few words to our
students.
- Here in Russia, I am a stranger to you, but you are strangers
to me too, please don't forget about it.
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