Read and discuss text 3

The whole world knows the two oldest Universities in England - Oxford and Cambridge.

The "Modem Universities", such as the University of London, appeared much later. To them belongs Coventry University, situated in Coventry city centre. Coventry city has a multicultural population of over 300 000 people. It is not far from London, Leeds, Manchester and Sheffield. The University can trace its roots back to Coventry College of Design, founded in 1843. In 1970, Coventry College of Art and Design was merged with Lanchester College of Technology and Rugby College of Engineering Technology to form Lanchester Polytechnic named after the famous local, engineer and inventor Frederick Lanchester. In 1987 the name was changed to Coventry Polytechnic.

In 1992 Coventry Polytechnic adopted the title Coventry University. The University now received the power to award its own degrees. The University aims to provide educational opportunities through high quality teaching and research.

There are eight Schools in the University: the School of Art and Design, the School of the Built Environment, Coventry Business School, the School of Engineering, the School of Health and Social Sciences, the School of International Studies and Law, the School of Mathematics and Information Sciences.

The University offers more than 180 courses, taught by an academic staff of over 600. The diversity of learning opportunities attracts a good mix of students of all ages and nationalities.

There are over 1500 international students from 90 different countries at Coventry University. It is important to bear in mind that all tuition and examinations are carried out in English. Sufficient grasp of the language is needed to cope with the academic demands of the course. Competence in English language is tested in order to assess the needs of international students in this respect, and special courses in English as a foreign language (EFL) are provided, including the intensive pre-session courses during the summer.

The University Library services include electronic information sources, photocopying facilities, the interlibrary loan services, etc.

Every enrolled student is provided with a range of computer-based services, an enormous range of arts activities.

The University arranges suitable hiring accommodation for students in privately- owned or University-owned halls of residence or houses with all modern conveniences. Coventry University has a variety of sports facilities on campus as well as the playing fields five miles from the city centre. A full medical service is available.

The University welcomes students with disabilities. It recognises that education is a right for all who can benefit from it.

The University's well-equipped Nursery provides qualified child-care for the undo-fives throughout the day and is open 48 weeks of the year. It offers 35 places for students' children, and has its own outdoor play area and catering service.

In short, there are all necessary facilities for study and recreation.

2. What did you know from the text about:

· Coventry Polytechnic;

· Schools in the Coventry University;

· The University library;

· Sport facilities of this University.

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