Academics Plus Workshops
Academics Plus: A Workshop Series for International Students
Spring 2012 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.
Getting to Know the U.S. Classroom Part 1
Thursday, January 12, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, January 18, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Facilitators:
Meeta Kumar, Associate Director, Counseling and Psychological Services
Chia-Ying Pan, Director, Office of Learning Resources, Weingarten Learning Resources Center
Topics Covered in this Workshop:
- Getting Started at Penn: Issues around Basic Adjustment in a New Culture
- Forging Meaningful Interpersonal Relationships on Penn's Campus
- Effective Cross-Cultural Communication and Teamwork Strategies
Getting to Know the U.S. Classroom Part 2
Tuesday, January 17, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Thursday, January 19, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Facilitators:
Susan Herron, Director, Office of Student Conduct
Chia-Ying Pan, Director, Office of Learning Resources, Weingarten Learning Resources Center
Topics Covered in this Workshop:
- Cultural Value Dimensions in American Higher Education
- Scenarios for Understanding Penn's Code of Academic Integrity
- Academic Resources for Conducting Research
Getting to Know the U.S. Classroom Parts 1 and 2 are two independent sessions. You do not need to attend Part 1 in order to attend Part 2.
Academic Listening and Note-Taking
Friday, January 20, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Tuesday, 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:
- Lecture Culture in the U.S. Classroom
- Learning the Characteristics of Spoken American English
- Effective Strategies for Taking Notes from Lecture
Navigating Academic Resources at Penn
Monday, January 23, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, January 25, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Facilitators:
Susan Herron, Director, Office of Student Conduct
Chia-Ying Pan, Director, Office of Learning Resources, Weingarten Learning Resources Center
Topics Covered in this Workshop:
- Academic Resources Available for Undergraduate, Graduate, Professional and Exchange Students
- Tips for Navigating Different Stages of your Academic Endeavor
Academic Speaking and Presentation
Thursday, January 26, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Friday, January 27, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Facilitators:
Sue Weber, Associate Director, Communication Within the Curriculum (CWiC)
Julianne Reynolds, Learning Instructor for International Students, Office of Learning Resources, Weingarten Learning Resources Center
Topics Covered in this Workshop:
- Advanced Pronunciation Issues in Academic Discourse
- Delivering a Well-Organized Presentation
- Handling and Responding to Questions
Academic Reading and Critical Thinking
Monday, January 30, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, January 31, 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
Academic Writing and Research Skills
Wednesday, February 1, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Thursday, February 2, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Facilitators:
Ancil George, Librarian, Research and Instructional Services, Van Pelt-Dietrich Library
Julianne Reynolds, Learning Instructor for International Students, Office of Learning Resources, Weingarten Learning Resources Center
Topics Covered in this Workshop:
- Time Management for Writing an Academic Paper
- Ten Steps to a Successful Academic Paper
- Tips for Paraphrasing, Summarizing and Quoting
Time Management for International Students
Friday, February 3, 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Monday, February 6, 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:
Strategies for:
- Setting goals and priorities
- Creating a workable weekly/semester schedule
- Managing unexpected delays and overcoming procrastination
