Education

1. Program Orientation
Canadian Business English
York University English Language Institute
School of Continuing Studies

2. 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

3. Whatisatypicaldaylike?

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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 = Pass
80-89% = Honors
90-100% = Distinction

9. Attendance Requirements
No 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.

10. 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

12. Binder Information
1. 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?