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Course Description

In each course component

English for Academic Purposes: Working with University of Ottawa professors, students use online and in person resources and tools to develop their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills to effectively comprehend and communicate ideas in an academic context. They learn the discourse structures, grammar, and vocabulary required for effective communication in their fields of study and develop critical thinking and study skills.
Academic English Enrichment: Working with a teaching assistant from the University of Ottawa, students gain additional opportunities to master the academic language skills developed in the course. Emphasis is also given to helping students develop effective academic presentations and collaborate productively on group assignments.
University Integration Workshop: Students develop learning strategies and study skills necessary for success at the University of Ottawa. Through this workshop they acquire an awareness of the academic culture of Canadian universities, along with a bank of campus and community resources, while having opportunities to reflect on the intercultural skills needed to connect with professors and classmates on campus.
Interactive Learning Community: Students develop communicative and teamwork skills and acquire a sense of belonging in the university community by connecting with classmates.
Communication 1148: For students in ESL 0140, this academic course is taught by a professor in the Department of Communication at the University of Ottawa and introduces students to basic concepts in interpersonal and organizational communication and provides students with an experience of an authentic university course.

Courses schedule

The English Intensive Program is offered each semester (3 times per year), and is spread over 14 weeks.

Spring-Summer 2022: May 2 – August 5, 2022

Fall 2022: September 6 – December 9, 2022

Winter 2023: January 9 – April 14, 2023

Two course delivery options are offered for this course:

Full distance learning (100% online)
In-person (100% in-class learning)

Please refer to the schedule below for the option of your choice. Please note that both the online and in-person schedules are subject to change.*

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
10 a.m. – 1 p.m.	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Break
2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.	Academic English Enrichment	Academic English Enrichment	Sociocultural Activities	Academic English Enrichment	Academic English Enrichment

*In addition to the schedule above, students follow a self-directed learning schedule of approximately six hours per week. Schedule is subject to change.

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
7:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes
9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.	University Integration Workshop	CMN 1148** Introduction to Organizational Communication	University Integration Workshop	CMN 1148** Introduction to Organizational Communication	University Integration Workshop

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
9:00 a.m. – 9:50 a.m.		CMN 1148 (online)		CMN 1148 (online)
10:00 a.m. – 12:50 p.m.	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m	Break
2:30 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.	University Integration Workshop		Sociocultural Activities		University Integration Workshop

* In addition to the schedule above, students follow a flexible learning schedule of approximately six hours per week. Schedule is subject to change.

**CMN 1148 is a 3-credit course, which can be applied towards a student's elective courses program requirements (eligibility based on individual program requirements).

Students without a conditional offer can be admitted to this program, if they successfully complete an online language placement test.

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
7:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes
8:50 – 9:00	Break
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.	Academic English Enrichment	Academic English Enrichment	Academic English Enrichment	Academic English Enrichment	Academic English Enrichment
10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.					Social Club

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Break
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Academic English Enrichment	Academic English Enrichment	Sociocultural Activities	Academic English Enrichment	Academic English Enrichment

*In addition to the schedule above, students follow a self-directed learning schedule of approximately six hours per week. Schedule is subject to change.

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
7:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes
8:50 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.	Break
9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.	University Integration Workshop	CMN 1148** Introduction to Organizational Communication	University Integration Workshop	CMN 1148** Introduction to Organizational Communication	University Integration Workshop
10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.					Social Club

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
10:00 a.m. – 12:50 a.m.	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes
12:50 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Break
2:30 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.	University Integration Workshop	CMN 1148**	Sociocultural Activities		University Integration Workshop
3:50 p.m. – 5:20 p.m.		CMN 1148**	Sociocultural Activities

Students without a conditional offer can be admitted to this program, if they successfully complete an online language placement test.

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
7:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes
8:50 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.	Break
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.	Academic English Enrichment	Academic English Enrichment	Academic English Enrichment	Academic English Enrichment	Academic English Enrichment
10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.					Social Club

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Break
2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Academic English Enrichment	Academic English Enrichment	Sociocultural Activities	Academic English Enrichment	Academic English Enrichment

*In addition to the schedule above, students follow a self-directed learning schedule of approximately six hours per week. Schedule is subject to change.

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
7:00 a.m. – 8:50 a.m.	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes
8:50 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.	Break
9:00 a.m. - 9:50 a.m.	University Integration Workshop	CMN 1148** Introduction to Organizational Communication	University Integration Workshop	CMN 1148** Introduction to Organizational Communication	University Integration Workshop
10:30 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.					Social Club

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
10:00 a.m. – 12:50 a.m.	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes	English for Academic Purposes
12:50 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.	Break
2:30 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.	University Integration Workshop	CMN 1148**	Sociocultural Activities		University Integration Workshop
3:50 p.m. – 5:20 p.m.		CMN 1148**	Sociocultural Activities

Students without a conditional offer can be admitted to this program, if they successfully complete an online language placement test.

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