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

What is a typical day like?

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

Thank You!

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?