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