Six volumes. Contemporary College English (Intensive Reading 4) is an intensive reading textbook of Contemporary College English, with a full set of six volumes, which is used by college English undergraduates from grade one to grade three and learners at the same level. A university is an institution of higher education that provides teaching and research. A university is an institution's reward for higher (or junior college) education and scientific research, with academic qualifications in various disciplines. Universities usually offer undergraduate and postgraduate courses.