International Gateways Studies in American LanguageFall 2010 Orientation – Session 2

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WHO’S WHOThe people who make a difference…

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Who’s Who Director of International Gateways

Karen O’Neill

International Gateways Academic Coordinator

Marianne Wheeler

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Who’s Who

Academic and TOEFL Preparation (ATP)

Kim Chavis

Semester at SJSU (SAS) Coordinator

MBA Preparation (MBP) Coordinator

Julie Yang

Elective Coordinator

Sarah Dreger

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Who’s Who

Admissions and Immigration Advisor

Simin Mulugeta

Enrollment Services Coordinator

Laura Schilling

Global Partners/ Admissions

Thao Phan

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Who’s WhoHousing Coordinator

Cindy Graham

Student Activities Coordinator

Jade Law

Instructional Technology Coordinator

Moe Tsao

Enrollment Assistant

Megan Deason

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Who’s Who

Community College Liason

Cassie Piotrowski

Academic Advisor

Ann Sarrafzadeh

Academic Advising Assistant

Huma Saleem

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Academic Advising Review our website for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) Many of your questions are answered

Call the International Gateways (SAL) Office to make an appointment Office Phone: 408-924-2660

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Holidays - Fall 2010No classes and International Gateways

(SAL) Office will be closed

Thursday, November 11, 2010 – Veteran’s Day

Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26

Thanksgiving Day Holiday Weekend

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STUDENT ACTIVITIESWhere the fun begins…

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Why?

So we know what activities you are interested in. And you get a t-shirt for filling out the survey!Please print CLEARLY!

Who?

Please contact Jade Law if you have any questions about activities. Include your full name, nickname, student ID. Email: Jade.Law@sjsu.edu

Student Activities Contact Info

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Why?

Use WiFi anywhere on SJSU campus Must have SJSU WiFi account to use Student Health Services

How?

Friday, October 22nd, 2010 @ 8AM. Bring your Student ID Card SAL Office will give you information to set up the SJSU WiFi account

SJSU Wireless (WiFi) Access

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F-1 Visa Orientation Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

MANDATORY for all NEW F-1 Visa Students.

Your F-1 Orientation schedule is attached to your class schedule.

Please review your schedule to see when your orientation is.

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ACADEMICSInternational Gateways – Studies in American Language

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Levels

FoundationFoundation

Development 1 & 2Development 1 & 2

Expansion 1 & 2Expansion 1 & 2

Gateway 1 & 2 and MBA Prep

Gateway 1 & 2 and MBA Prep

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SAL Weekly Classes

Written Communication (WC) 6 Hours

Oral Communication (OC) 6 Hours

Current Events/ Reading and Vocabulary (CERV) 4 Hours

Electives 4 Hours

Total Hours Per Week 20 Hours

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Class Information Name of classes, teachers, and textbooks

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SAL Online Bookstore

SAL students use the SAL Online Bookstore to order their textbooks.

We are going to show you how to buy your books using the SAL Online Bookstore.

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1. Go to SAL’s website:http://www.sal.sjsu.edu

2. Click on SAL online bookstore

3. Click on SAL Virtual Bookstore

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Class Information

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Classroom Location

Click on the map!

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ElectivesAre the classes that YOU choose.

Electives are ONE time per week.

Tuesday or Thursday from 10:30-12:20 or 1-3pm.

You will each have TWO (2) elective classes.

You must make sure that you select 2 electives that are at different times.

There will be 6 Tuesday electives and 5 Thursday electives in Fall Session 2.

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Electives – Tuesday and Thursday

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Grading for Electives Each elective class has a

different purpose for your English language development.

Some are academic, some are TOEFL specific, some are fun.

Read the greensheet for each elective that you take carefully and follow the guidelines to earn a good grade in these courses.

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Absences for Electives 2 absences will lower

your grade. 3 or more absences:

you will receive an F F grades = no SAL

certificate Select your electives

carefully

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Electives Choices

Clearer Speech

TOEFL Reading

TOEFL Listening

TOEFL Speaking

Grammar Workshop

Writing Workshop

Survival EnglishBusiness Communication

American Movies

Music

Slang and Idioms

Campus Events

Electives classes offered this session.

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Online Elective Sign-ups

You will sign-up for your electives ONLINE!

You will sign-up at the end of this orientation session.

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SchedulesYou will receive a handout

with your elective schedule on it in your class on Monday.

On this schedule you will see: both electives that you signed-up for with the room number and required text information.

Classes will begin Tuesday.

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Wait-List If you want a class that is “full,” you

can add your name to the “wait-list” (online).

If you are on the wait-list and a seat opens up in the class, we will notify you and add you to the class if you still want it.

Wait-listed classed can only be added to your schedule by the office. This cannot be done online.

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Step 1: Elective OptionsGo to http://student.moodle.sjsu.edu/ to

find the list of classes that are open to your level.

Make yourself a numbered list, for example:• Choice 1: TOEFL Listening • Choice 2: Blogging in English• Choice 3: Grammar Workshop• Choice 4: Slang and Idioms

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Step 2: Bring with you

You will need the following information with you when you sign-up:

1. Your student ID number

2. Your SAL PIN number

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Step 3: How ToOpen the SAL Moodle page at:

http://student.moodle.sjsu.edu/

Look for the Electives sign-up instructional PowerPoint on the first page of the Moodle.

Follow the steps from the instructional PPT as you sign-up

Follow the link to the Electives Sign-Up page

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Grades and AttendanceGrades and attendance very important in our academic programs.

F-1 Student Visa status –

Mandatory attendance to all classes.

If you receive an “F” in any core course or elective course – you will not receive a “SAL Certificate of Completion” and you will be placed in Probation at the end of the term.

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Applying to Community College

Visit the SAL website to learn about our TOEFL Waiver Program with local community colleges.

For more information, make an appointment with Cassie in the SAL office:

(408) 924-2660

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Applying to a University

Visit the SAL website to learn about our TOEFL Waiver Program with Notre Dame de Namur University

For more information, make an appointment with Cassie in the SAL office:

(408) 924-2660

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QUIZ TIME!

When will your classes start?

What books do you need to buy?

Do you have any questions?

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Please…

Pick up your class schedule and F-1 Visa Orientation Schedule

Submit the Student Activities Survey NOW!

Sign-up for electives online.

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