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Writing Skills Improvement Program (WSIP)
Center for English as a Second Language (CESL)
College of HumanitiesDr. Robert Cote, Assistant Director CESL/WSIP [email protected]
Dr. Sumayya Granger, Assistant Director CESL [email protected]
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Writing Skills Improvement Program (WSIP) General
Offerings
Writing Workshops
Writing Institutes
Writing Tutoring
Editing Services (fee)
Writing Resources
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What can WSIP help YOU with?
Writing for content classes
Writing for publications
Writing for dissertations
Feedback on classroom and conference presentations (PowerPoint, Prezi, Emaze)
Cover letters and special program applications (summer internships, Fulbright, job apps)
Editing (for a fee)
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FREE Writing Tutoring
Individual Appointments every other week
30 or 50 minute sessions
Small group sessions: needs (ESL) or subject-based (field or topic specific)
Walk-in hours at various centers
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FREE Walk-in Tutoring
African American Student Association (AASA)
Asian American Student Association (AASA)
Guerrero Student Center (GSC)
Native American Student Association (NASA)
Transfer Student Center (TSC)
Science & Engineering Lib. Room 404 (Tue 10-12)
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FREE Writing Workshops
Getting Started: Brainstorming
The Craft of Writing
Introduction to Scholarly Writing
Advanced & Graduate Writing
Grammar and Style
The Research Process
Playing with Punctuation
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Graduate Small Groups
3 Graduate students and a mentor
Can be subject or skill-focused
Uses non-evaluative feedback
Used successfully past several GWIs
Once you learn it, you can meet without mentor
Contact Dr. Leslie Dupont (ldupont@email....)
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Graduate Writing Institute
3-week summer held every June
Intensive (all day), competitive programMulti-disciplinary; work individually and in small groups; attend writing-related workshops and presentations
Research papers and projects, conference presentations, theses, dissertations, grants, etc.FMI: http://wsip.arizona.edu/graduate-writing-institute
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Main Office Location: 1201 E
Helen
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How to Register
1st, Register on-line at http://wsip.arizona.edu Then, schedule appointments on-line at https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/78dgs3cy/
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WSIP Contact Information
Tammy Cox, Administrative Assistant
(520) 621-5848 or 5849
http://wsip.arizona.edu
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Center for English as a Second Language
(CESL)40+ years in existence
400+ students from every continent
IEP (day), Bridge, Evening, Teacher Training, Tutoring, Summer Teen
Special Programs (TEFL, CATT)
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CESL Opportunities
Instructor
Tutor
Teacher Training
Research
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InstructorsIEP
Monday through Friday 8am to 6:30pm
OC, WC, R, G
Academic Bridge ProgramMonday through Friday
Oral Communication, Written Communication News& Views, UA courses
Evening ProgramMonday through Thursday
General Skills, Oral Communication, Business English, TOEFL prep
Requirements: MA in TESL or Applied Linguistics, or a Master’s Degree in a related field with evidence of coursework in specific areas; experience teaching ESL/EFL at a post-secondary level. Adjunct Instructor posting at www.uacareers.com, job number F20169
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TutorsGeneral – for students who want to brush up on or get support for general English skills (Tutors hold BA + TEFL)
Elite - for students who need high-level, more intense tutoring in specific subject areas. Tutees already hold university or advanced degrees and need the tutoring for advanced degree programs or for professional purposes (Tutors are drawn from Instructors)
Skill Intensive Workshops - A group of 2 to 5 students can request a workshop focused on a particular English skill (such as speaking, listening, reading, writing, or grammar). The students must apply, pay and register together. More students in a group reduces the cost per student.
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Teacher Training
The University of Arizona's Center for English as a Second Language's (CESL) is proud to offer the Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL/TESOL) Certificate Program.
This program helps prepare those who wish to teach English as well as a selection of professional development classes for experienced teachers of English.
Courses can be taken face to face (on campus or overseas) or online.
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Research at CESLThere are numerous research opportunities for graduate students, UA faculty, and scholars to conduct research for CESL.
Topics of interest to CESL:ESL student proficiency achievement and assessment
University student retention and success after IEP studies
Curriculum articulation
Learner autonomy
Content area teaching and ESP developments
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Graduate Research for credit at CESL
Qualified graduate students selected to conduct research for CESL will receive graduate credit for research experience, mentoring, potential publication opportunities, and an opportunity to work closely with leaders in the field of ESL teaching and leadership.
45 hours of work must be done for each credit earned.
Dates typically align with UA term dates.
Students should check with their advisors about the applicability of their credits.
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Any Questions?