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2-STUDENT SERVICES<br />
Chapter 2<br />
CHAPTER TWO: STUDENT SERVICES<br />
ACADEMIC SERVICES & RESOURCES<br />
<strong>Academic</strong> services are provided to support the student learning<br />
process and to assist student success in courses and programs.<br />
Such services include, but are not limited to, study skills workshops,<br />
academic advising, library research workshops, writing tutorials,<br />
mentoring programs, career profiling, and a peer-tutoring service.<br />
Some of these services are centralized in “The Learning Centre,”<br />
as noted below.<br />
THE LEARNING CENTRE<br />
(Disability Services/Writing Lab/Math Lab/Peer Tutoring /Learning<br />
Strategies/Assistive Technology )<br />
Coordinator: Barb Muio, Ext. 4221<br />
learning@algomau.ca<br />
Learning Strategist/Assistive Technologist:<br />
Raquel Lehto, B.A., B.Ed., Ext. 4225<br />
DISABILITY SERVICES<br />
Algoma University places emphasis on meeting the needs of all<br />
of its students. The University strives to ensure that all future<br />
developments accommodate those with special needs, including<br />
physical and learning disabilities, aiming to ensure a rich and full<br />
participation in university life by all students. To discuss your needs<br />
confidentially, contact Barb Muio, Disability Services Coordinator,<br />
directly or by email barb.muio@algomau.ca.<br />
LEARNING STRATEGIES/ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY<br />
The Learning Strategist is available to all students to help improve<br />
their time management skills, reading, notetaking, study habit, etc.<br />
and will introduce students to assistive technology. To access this<br />
service, please email raquel.lehto@algomau.ca.<br />
WRITING AND MATH LABS<br />
The Writing and Math Labs are a free service available to all students.<br />
The Writing Lab Instructor will meet with you one-on-one in a friendly<br />
environment to assist you with essay planning, to review written work<br />
with you, and to provide assistance with specific writing problems.<br />
The Math Lab is open to all students who need help with calculations,<br />
theories and formulas. For more information contact the Learning<br />
Centre (learning@algomau.ca).<br />
PEER TUTORING<br />
Learning from someone who has been recommended by a faculty<br />
member for the position of “peer tutor” is one way of increasing your<br />
understanding of challenging course material. The tutoring program<br />
provides individual and small-group tutoring for many courses. Our<br />
peer tutors are full-time senior students who have received 75% or<br />
greater in the course(s) they are tutoring. Students can receive 6<br />
hours of free tutoring per course per semester.<br />
TRANSITION TO POST-SECONDARY PROGRAM<br />
This program is a free three-day transition to post-secondary<br />
program for recent high school graduates attending university in<br />
the new academic year. The aim of this program is to introduce<br />
students to campus and university life and prepare students for the<br />
educational journey ahead. For more information contact Raquel<br />
Lehto Learning Strategist/Assistive Technologist.<br />
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE<br />
ESL@Algoma<br />
English for <strong>Academic</strong> Purposes Office: Dr. Hanna Lin, Ph.D.<br />
Ext. 1035 or hanna.lin@algomau.ca or esl@algomau.ca<br />
Algoma University’s English as a Second Language (ESL) is a<br />
university-preparatory, non-credit program available to students who<br />
have met academic admission requirements, but require proof of<br />
language proficiency (e.g. TOEFL) to begin degree program studies.<br />
It is also available to learners who do not have English as their first<br />
language, but wish to upgrade language skills or study ESL for a<br />
short study period. There are five levels of ESL; students are tested to<br />
determine entry level. Once a student successfully completes Level<br />
Five with an overall average of 70% or higher, he or she is eligible<br />
to commence degree program studies. ESL@Algoma integrates all<br />
key language skills including grammar, writing, reading, listening,<br />
speaking and pronunciation into the curriculum with a specific focus<br />
on authentic learning.<br />
ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES (non-credit)<br />
ENGL 0001*: Foundation: non-credit, pre-academic English<br />
as a Second Language<br />
This course is an introduction to the basic elements of the English<br />
language. Emphasis will be placed on functional vocabulary,<br />
grammar, and basic written and spoken language. Pronunciation<br />
and specialized attention to oral language will also be covered.<br />
This introductory level prepares for the upper levels of pre-academic<br />
English and/or the required English “survival” skills. No prerequisite;<br />
this is a beginner-level course intended for students with limited<br />
knowledge of English. (SEM)<br />
ENGL 0002*: Intermediate I: non-credit, pre-academic English<br />
as a Second Language<br />
In this class students learn English conversation in everyday<br />
situations. For each function, students learn the appropriate<br />
grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation to help them listen, speak,<br />
and write. Students will listen to audio and video tapes that will model<br />
dialogues for them. Students will write about the themes and read<br />
their compositions to their classmates. Students will participate<br />
in pairs and small group work to give them more time to practice<br />
speaking. The language lab offers students additional time to listen<br />
to taped materials and to make recordings of their speech for playback.<br />
Emphasis is placed on providing the basic skills to solving<br />
language challenges through resources, instruction, and exposure<br />
to diverse activities and language usage. Prerequisite: ENGL 0001<br />
or permission of the Registrar. (SEM)<br />
ENGL 0003*: Intermediate II: non-credit, pre-academic English as<br />
a Second Language<br />
The 0003 integrated classes will focus on themes related to school,<br />
social life, work, and leisure. With these themes, students will<br />
acquire natural and useful language for everyday situations and<br />
purposes. Thorough review of grammar will be used in the context<br />
of the four skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Speaking<br />
skills include pronunciation exercises in the classroom and both<br />
speaking and listening will be practiced in the lab. By reading the<br />
daily newspaper and listening to educational broadcasts, students<br />
will recognize the meaning of words in context and understand the<br />
main ideas. Through small group activities, students will practice<br />
reading, writing, listening and speaking. Prerequisite: ENGL 0002 or<br />
permission of the Registrar. (SEM)<br />
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ALGOMA UNIVERSITY<br />
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