Academics Plus Workshops
Academics Plus: A Workshop Series for International Students
Spring 2013 Schedule
Registration for the workshops is required. To register, please click here.
All workshops will be held at the conference room of the Weingarten Learning Resources Center (3702 Spruce Street, Ste. 300, Philadelphia, PA 19104). For maps and directions, please click here.
If you have any questions about the A+ workshops, please email us at lrcmail@pobox.upenn.edu.
To download a PDF version of the Academics Plus flyer, please click here.
Navigating U.S. Academic Norms
Thursday, January 10, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Friday, January 11, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Facilitator:
Julianne Reynolds, Learning Instructor for International Students, Office of Learning Resources, Weingarten Learning Resources Center
Topics Covered in this Workshop:
- Adjusting to a New Academic Environment
- Communicating with Professors/TAs
- Working Effectively with Classmates
Syllabus Analysis and Semester Planning
Monday, January 14, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, January 15, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, January 16, 10:30 am - 12:00 noon
Facilitator:
Julianne Reynolds, Learning Instructor for International Students, Office of Learning Resources, Weingarten Learning Resources Center
Topics Covered in this Workshop:
- Making the Most of Your Syllabus
- Understanding Professors' Expectations
- Prioritizing Tasks and Managing Your Time
Effective Strategies for Class Participation
Thursday, January 17, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Friday, January 18, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Tuesday, January 22, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Facilitator:
Julianne Reynolds, Learning Instructor for International Students, Office of Learning Resources, Weingarten Learning Resources Center
Topics Covered in this Workshop:
- Understanding Cultural Differences
- Preparation Strategies for Class Participation
- Useful Expressions for Turn-Taking
Academic Reading and Critical Thinking
Wednesday, January 23, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Thursday, January 24, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Facilitator:
Julianne Reynolds, Learning Instructor for International Students, Office of Learning Resources, Weingarten Learning Resources Center
Topics Covered in this Workshop:
- Time Management for Completing Reading Assignments
- Five Key Strategies for Taking Notes from Textbooks
- Strategies for Reading Critically
Effective Strategies for Paraphrasing
Friday, January 25, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Monday, January 28, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, January 29, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Facilitator:
Julianne Reynolds, Learning Instructor for International Students, Office of Learning Resources, Weingarten Learning Resources Center
Topics Covered in this Workshop:
- The Importance of Citing Sources
- Three Criteria for a Good Paraphrase
- Paraphrasing Practice Activities
Expanding Academic Vocabulary
Wednesday, January 30, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Thursday, January 31, 10:30 am - 12:00 noon
Friday, February 1, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Facilitator:
Julianne Reynolds, Learning Instructor for International Students, Office of Learning Resources, Weingarten Learning Resources Center
Topics Covered in this Workshop:
- Discovering Patterns in Language Use
- Selecting the Most Appropriate Word from a Thesaurus
- Using Collocations in Academic Writing
