At the University

Session 2: At the University

Asst. Prof. Dr. Phaisit Boriboon

Objectives:

1. Demonstrate understanding of English for Academic Purposes (EAP) concepts.

2. Introduce yourselves effectively in academic settings.

3. Discuss your academic and career goals.

4. Engage in conversations about jobs, positions, and research interests.

Do you know the meanings of the following vocabulary?

solar power, renewable, politician, regulations, volcanic eruption, bush fires, predators, endangered, overweight, pandemic

What is your score out of 10?

Tips: Expand your vocabulary to cope with academic listening and speaking

Essential words & expressions

I am studying ......... university/college (at, in, on -- which one?)
I am studying ......... the University of Edinburgh.


Major/Miinor
What do/did you major in?
I major in ................................
I minored in ...........................

Essential words & expressions

Two types of students
1. undergraduate students
2. postgraduate/graduate students
Different types of degrees
1. Bachelor's degree (BA -- a Bachelor of Arts, BS, etc.)
2. Master's degree (MA, MS, etc.)
3. Doctoral degree (PhD)

Essential words & expressions

I am studying for a bachelor's in ..........................
I am pursuing a master's in ......................................
He's doing a PhD in .............................................


to hit the books (idiom) = to study hard
to go to lectures/to attend lectures
lectures/seminars/tutorials
The teacher hands out/gives out assignments.
I have to hand in my assignment.

Essential words & expressions

Students have to meet/make the deadline of their thesis/dissertation.
UK -- dissertation (Master's); thesis (PhD)
US -- thesis (Master's); dissertation (PhD)

I'm a first year student. (UK)
I'm a freshman. (US)
I'm a fresher. (UK)
I'm a second year student. (UK)/ I'm a sophomore. (US)

Key research areas

1. Public administration/Public & Private sector management

   • governance and democratic institutions

   • public service delivery and performance

   • policy implementation and evaluation

   • public sector innovation and digital transformation

   • sustainable development and environmental governance, etc.

Key research areas

1. Digital business administration

• Digital strategy and transformation

• E-Commerce and online retailing

• Digital marketing and customer experience

• Data analytics and business intelligence

• Digital supply chain management

• Cybersecurity and risk management

• Digital ethics and privacy

• Digital leadership and organizational change, etc.