GPAesl
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WHAT'S NEW
- Research Outreach Program Workshop - see below
- A new website with many different resources for graduate students, including language support:
http://www.ucalgary.ca/proskills/
| Name | Location | Description | Cost | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Effective Writing Program | Faculty of Communication and Culture | Academic Writing for graduate students | $180 for 10-week program | http://www.efwr.ucalgary.ca/efwr/graduate Also check out FREE tutorials, consultations, and email help via the Effective Writing Centre homepage at http://www.efwr.ucalgary.ca/efwr/ |
| Part-time ESL Courses | Continuing Education | Various – oral fluency, writing, pronunciation, test preparation | Various - $250 to $325 plus course materials | http://conted.ucalgary.ca/esl/courses/parttime.html NB: free placement test required before registration – for classes starting in Winter 2009: Tuesday, December 2, 12:30 – 3:30 pm EDC 179 Test starts at 12:30 pm
They are also planning to offer FREE seminars in the next few months – check the webpage at: http://conted.ucalgary.ca/ and sign up for their newsletter |
| English for Academic Purposes Graduate Seminars | Faculty of Education | Advanced Writing Seminar or Advanced Communication Seminar (Oral) | $775 for one 3-hour seminar (writing or communication) for 13 weeks | http://www.education.ucalgary.ca/eap/ is their homepage http://www.education.ucalgary.ca/eap/node/39 should take you to the graduate page. Application form required. For more information please contact: English for Academic Purposes for Graduate Students at 220-2577 |
| Language Bank | Centre for International Students and Study Abroad | Relaxed language learning between native speakers of two different languages | FREE – all learn, all volunteer! | http://www.ucalgary.ca/cissa/intlstudents/cissaProgram/languagebank You will be matched with a native speaking volunteer in the language of your choice, and will teach them your own language. For more information please contact: cissa@ucalgary.ca
To join the the program drop by the CISSA, room 275 MacEwan Student Centre |
| Teaching in Canadian Classrooms | Teaching and Learning Centre | Improve communication abilities, gain a deeper understanding of Canadian academic culture | FREE to international graduate students and faculty | http://commons.ucalgary.ca/teaching/programs/teaching_canadian_classrooms Fall 2008 - November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Participants must attend all five days of the program. To find out more or register, please contact Mary-Jane Leeder at 403-220-3493 or mjleeder@ucalgary.ca |
| Research Outreach Program Workshop | Office of the Vice President (Research) and The Teaching and Learning Centre | Writing and speaking effectively to general audiences - peer to peer feedback and support | FREE to graduate students and faculty | To register or for more information call 220-3493 or email mjleeder@ucalgary.ca |
Make sure to include links back to Overview, GPA and FGS
--ExecGerbil 13:42, 12 September 2008 (MDT)
