University Learning Skills Course

The bilingual University Learning Skills course is a joint program offered by the Counselling and Career Centre and the Office of the Associate Principal, Student Affairs. In this course you work with instructors to construct a plan for academic success. The focus is on learning the academic skills necessary to excel at university.

The main objectives of this course are to help you:

• Discover your academic strengths and weaknesses
• Discover and enhance your motivation for learning
• Develop effective study skills for academic success
• Increase your self-confidence

Course outlines:

• Motivation and Commitment: Keys to Success
• Self assessment of current study skills and learning styles
• Time management and anti-procrastination
• Reading textbooks effectively
• Critical thinking and critical reading
• Effective note-taking
• How to write a successful paper
• Public Speaking/ Class presentations
• Preparing for exams
• Stress management

When:

• Monday from 1:00 to 3:00 pm - September 19 to November 21, 2011
• Room 151 - York Hall

Fees:

• Non-refundable fee of $300

For further information or for registration forms, please contact the Office of the Associate Principal, Student Affairs, C112 York Hall, or at 416-487-6716.

Please note: Bursaries are available through Student Financial Services.  They can be reached at 416-487-6701 or by visiting their office in room C138 York Hall.

Download the registration form below:

University Learning Skills Course