The bilingual University Learning Skills course is a joint programme of the Counselling and Disabilities Services and the Office of Student Services. 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 outline
- 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 21 to November 16, 2015
- GH 102 – Glendon Manor
Fees
$300, non-refundable
How to register
Registration forms are available in the office of students services (C112 YH) and at the counter of the Student Financial Services.
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.
