Post on 19-Aug-2015
Program Orientation
Canadian Business English York University English Language InstituteSchool of Continuing Studies
Program Objectives
Listening, reading, & note-
taking skills
Academic writing skills
Discussion and presentation
skills
Research skills & critical
thinking skills
Gain a strong base of HRM
vocabulary and concepts
Enhance language proficiency for success in Human Resources Management(HRM) studies
Major Assignment #1
Student-led Seminars • Lead a 45-60 min discussion • Choose an article related to
HRM• Summarize the article• Provide a critical analysis• Formulate two or three
discussion questions• Lead the discussion in class
Major Assignment #2
• Research Paper• Write an argumentative
paper on an assigned topic• About 1200-1500 words• Have a clear thesis and valid
support• Have proper references
Major Assignment #3
• Group Research Presentations• Research and present on one
of Canada’s Top 50 Employers• 20-30 minutes including a 10-
minute discussion
Minor Assignments and Tests
Tests• Midterm & Final • Reading• Listening• Writing• Speaking
Minor Assignment• Listening homework• Reading homework• Writing and grammar
homework• Mini presentations
and debates
Evaluation Assessment Weighting Schedule
Student-led Seminar 15% Week 2
Midterm Test 15% Week 2
Research Report (individual/argumentative)
10% Week 3
Group Research Presentation 20% Week 4
Final Test (3 skills) 25% Week 4
Class Performance & Homework 15% Ongoing
65% or above = Pass80-89% = Honors90-100% = Distinction
Attendance RequirementsNo more than 10 hours of absence• If absent for more than 10 hours of class, the student
will not receive a final evaluation. Late Policy• If late for a class for less than 15 mins, s/he will be
marked late. Three “lates” are equal to one 2-hour absence.• If more than 15 minutes late for any class, s/he will be
marked absent, for a period of 2 hours.
Expectations
• Participate actively• Complete all homework assignments• Ask questions or ask for help when
needed• Keep the classroom environment clean• Adhere to the YUELI Student Code of
Conduct
Binder Information1. See Online Services• How to sign into the YUELI
website? • What username and
password do you use?• When do you need to enter
your medical information by?
2. See Policy on Academic Honesty• What is plagiarism? • What may happen to a
student who is caught plagiarizing?
3. Read the “Student Code of Conduct” carefully • Explain what “respecting
diversity” means.• Is food allowed in the
classroom?
4. See YUELI trips • What trips are offered? • Are you required to go on
the trips?• When can you sign up for
the trips?