Subject: Vocabulary

Education - Online Degrees - 05.06/06/2011

I. Introduction:
There are many options for getting an education, including taking online courses and pursuing an online degree. Yet, it probably isn't for everyone, especially if you enjoy face-to-face interaction with fellow students and teachers. Listen to the words below and consult a dictionary if you need a definition. Write a sample sentence for each word to learn how it is used in context. You can use the Internet to find sample sentences and related information.

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apply

attend

audit a class

bachelors degree

cram for a test

credits

distance education

drop a class

enroll (in)

freshman/ sophomore / junior / senior

flunk out of school

graduate (from)

major (in)

masters degree

midterm exam

online course

register for

skip class

transcript

transfer (to)

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II. Practice:
Now, complete the sentences below with the best answer:

1. Because she had an interest in languages and culture, she decided to ________ Spanish.

A. attend B. major in C. transfer

2. My brother decided to _______ a distance learning program because there were no local schools in his area that offered a program in his field of study.

A. enroll in B. skip class C. go

3. After I get my undergraduate degree, I'm thinking about going on and getting a _______________.

A. masters degree B. bachelors degree C. major

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III. Follow-Up:
What are the advantages and disadvantages of attending a traditional college verses enrolling in a distance education program where you can also receive a degree online? Search the Internet and see if you can find an institution that offers an online course or degree in your major. How much is the course and how long will it take to complete to class or degree?