Academic Calendar 2012-13

Chapter 2
ENGL 0004*: Advanced I: non-credit, pre-academic English
as a Second Language
At this level, students are starting to look at how material is organized
into patterns such as listing, cause/effect, and comparison/contrast.
Each unit explores a different topic and is based on one of these
patterns. Students will read about a topic, look at the organizational
pattern that is used, learn the vocabulary that is related to the topic
and the grammar and transitional words related to the organizational
pattern. Sentence combining activities will help the student write
more complex sentences that clearly show the relationships
of increasingly complex ideas. Authentic materials such as
newspapers, newscasts, and documentaries are used in listening
and reading activities. Finally, speaking includes discussions,
surveys, interviews, and presentation. These skills lead to cultural
presentations or interviews in a local school. Prerequisite: ENGL
0003 or permission of the Registrar. (SEM)
ENGL 0005**: Academic: non-credit, pre-academic English
as a Second Language
Level 0005 integrates the skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing,
and study skills. The intent is to view the English language as a means
of communication and a tool to be used by students in the furthering
of their education. Emphasis will be placed on meeting the academic
requirements for entering first-year college or university. The class
will be organized around units, each with a central theme taken from
academic disciplines; and each incorporating a variety of research
skills required for a Canadian university classroom. Students will
incorporate what they learn in all of those activities for class
assignments. While the necessary techniques of each skill area will
still be taught, the students are expected to apply the knowledge in all
other aspects of their language acquisition. Students will participate
in comprehensive, interdisciplinary projects and activities.
Completion of ENGL 0005 with 70% or better satisfies the English
Language proficiency requirement for admission to undergraduate
programs at Algoma University.
Prerequisite: ENGL 0004 or permission of the Registrar.
(SEM)
* 60% or better is considered a passing grade for ENGL 0001 - 0004.
Scores lower than 60% for ENGL 0001 – 0004 are not eligible to move
into the next ESL level.
** 70% or better is considered a passing
grade for ENGL 0005.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENT SERVICES
International Student Advisor: Mark Allard, B.A.
Ext. 4238 or email: intlservices@algomau.ca
www.algomau.ca/international
Homestay Coordinator: Ext. 1035 or homestay@algomau.ca
Algoma University recognizes the need for services that address
our international students. Our goal is to provide each student
with the necessary support to succeed academically, as well as
socially and culturally. Services include Homestay, assistance
with immigration-related inquiries, cultural events and activities,
workshops and information sessions, student advocacy, as well
as an orientation for international students. International students
also have a representative on the Algoma University Students’
Union to ensure that international students have a voice in student
affairs. Algoma Multicultural Student Association (AMSA) plays an
important role on campus assisting students and creating a cultural
awareness on campus.
ACADEMIC ADVISING
A) First-year of studies at Algoma University:
All students in the first year of studies at Algoma University are
offered an Academic advising session prior to the start of fall
classes. The goals of academic advising include but are not limited
to the development of an educational plan, career goals, selection
of appropriate courses, interpretation of academic regulations,
availability of academic resources services, and the evaluation
of student progress towards their degree program. For students
commencing in the winter or spring session, there are orientation
sessions and one-on-one advising available.
B) Returning or continuing studies at Algoma University:
On completion of first-year at Algoma University and upon the
declaration of a 3-year or 4-year major, the student will be assigned
a faculty advisor. The Office of the Registrar issues advising
information to returning students in the Winter Advising Information
Package which is circulated in early February.
For more information on academic advising services, contact:
Ext. 4729 or advising@algomau.ca
For information on registration, contact the Office of the Registrar
at regoffice@algomau.ca
ANISHINAABE INITIATIVES DIVISION/STUDENT
SERVICES
Anishinaabe Student Advisor: Sarah Crowell, B.A., or
Mariah Atatise-Jourdain, B.A., Ext. 4815 or indigenous@algomau.ca
Anishinaabe Events Coordinator: Margaret Neveau, Ext. 4816 or
margaret.neveau@algomau.ca
Anishinaabe Outreach Officer: Joanne Robertson, B.A., Ext. 3151 or
joanne.robertson@algomau.ca
Anishinaabe Student Services offers academic, social and cultural
support to all Anishinaabe (First Nation, Métis, Inuit) students
enrolled at Algoma University. The Shingwauk Anishinaabe Student
Association (SASA) provides both cultural and social events
and support to students, an Anishinaabe Student Life Centre for
studying and socializing and a computer lab with printer. There are
seasonal ceremonies, an Elder-in-Residence program, Annual Elder’s
Gathering and Annual Pow Wow in March. Shingwauk Anishinaabe
Student Association: Ext. 4718 or Shingwauk Anishinaabe Student
Association@algomau.ca
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