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Effective Reading Course

Itinerary for 6—week intensive course in ef- fective reading — spring 1990

Location: Reading lab. RM 107, Robertson Library, UPEI.

Mrs. Susanne

Instructor: Manovill

Goals: Increase proficiency in: Reading speed, comprehension, vocabulary, skimming, scanning, studying techniques, coping with heavy reading loads.

Student’s input: minimum of 5 hours per week consisting of:

1. Choice of one of the sched- uled classes listed below:

Tuesday 11:30 am — 1:30 pm

Wednesday 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Thursday 11:30 am — 1:30 pm

5:00 pm — 7:00 pm

2. Choice of individual study lab time totaling 3 hours (or more)

During the first week only a second meeting will be scheduled.” Time to be agreed upon at first meeting

Note Schedule of classes may be altered to meet student’s needs. Contact: Mrs Susanne Manovill, Circulation Desk, Robertson Li- brary, 566-0581.

The course consists of both class work and individual in- terviews with the instructor. These discussions provide stu- dents with optimum opportu- nity for progress. Group in- struction and individual discus- sions are geared to application of study techniques, transfer of

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to reading assignments, research and review for examinations.

Course Outline Weeks of: Jan 9

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8:00 p.m. each evening Monday January 22 “NMuskox Way, Muskox Way - Over.”

A report on archaeological investigations of early Paleo- Eskimo occupation at Lake Hazen, Ellesmere Island last

summer,

A lecture by Anna Sawicki, UPEI Extension Department. Tuesday January 23

Blackfoot and Buffalo: Alberta’s Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Heritage Site.”

A lecture by Jack Brink, Senior Archaeologist, Archaeological

Survey of Alberta.

Wednesday January 24 Canadian-Hungarian Excavations at Gorsium-Herculia.”

Investigations of an ancient city once occupied by Celtic Tribes, Romans,

Avars and Magyars until its destruction by the Ottoman Empire in the 16th. century. The dig was made by a team of mainly UPEI excavators.

A lecture by Dr. Janos Fedak, UPEI Fine Arts Department.

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1. Introduction to course, its goals and methods employed to achieve its objectives.

2. McGraw Hill pre-testing to determine individual course of study.

3. Eye—mobility exercises.

Instruction on the use of elec- tronic equipment, computers and procedure for working indepen- dently. First personal interview with instructor; result of pre—

MAPUS

Mature Full-time and Part-time Univer- sity Student Association

MAPUS membership auto- matically includes the following “non-traditional” students:

— All mature full-time stu- dents 24 years and older

— All part-time students tak- ing 1 or 2 courses

Together these students make up approximately 40% of the total UPEI student population. As of December 1, 1989, there were 849 part-time students and 401 mature full time stu- dents enrolled. Nationally “non— traditional” university student enrollment is estimated at 50%.

MAPUS was formed in 1982 to ensure that mature full-time and part-time:students are an in- tergral and acknowledged part of the UPEI community. It’s objec- tives, generally stated, are: to fa- cilitate the process of obtaining a degree, program, etc., to pro- mote involvement in academic, social and decision-making activ- ities and to create an environ- ment mutually satisfying to both the university and the students.

The MAPUS Lounge is located in Bernardine Hall, Lower lever, access through main lobby. The Lounge is pro- vided by student services (resi- dences) and open to all members days, evenings, and weekends for socializing or study. The Lounge is equipped with tables, loung- ing chairs and kitchen facilities. All MAPUS activities are held in the Lounge unless other wise in- dicated.

The MAPUS Management Mini-Series for Winter Semester ‘89 is scheduled as follows:

January 18 How to manage you study time

Marion Basha, Student Ser- vices

February 1 How to manage you library research-library tour

Dr. Ron Baker

January 18, 1990

test. High speed Drill.

Jan 16 _ Personal Interview to view first week’s individual work. Group discussions on reading techniques. High-speed Drill.

Jan 23

Study technique lecture No. 1. High-speed Drill.

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Study technique lecture No.

2. High-speed Drill

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February 15 How to manage essay /paper writing

Dr. John Crossley

March 1 How to Manage ci time

Mike Read, Student Services

March 15 How to manage well-being

Barb Mulally, Physical Edu- cation

March 29 How to manage your stress level

Jack Blanchard, Student Ser- vices

This series is designed to pro- vide an opportunity for members to improve their personal/academic skills in a minimum amount of time. All

sessions are held on Thursday evenings at 6:00-7:00 in the Ma- pus Lounge. Come early. Meet your peers. Refreshments avail- able.

MAPUS regular meetings are held in the Lounge and have been scheduled for the following dates: January 18,25 February 8, 22, March 8, 22 April 5 at 8:30 — 9:30 am.

Mapus is a full member of the Canadian Organization for Part— time University Students (CO- PUS). COPUS was formed in 1977 in response to the needs and concerns of part-time stu- dents. The COPUS Annual At- lantic Conference will be held at UPEI February 2-4. All mature full-time and part-time students are welcome to attend to learn about relevant issues and to make our guests welcome. Full agenda will be available at the Lounge. The conference theme is “Organi- zations for Change”.

MAPUS as well as having an Executive Committee, has repre- sentation on a number of univer- sity committees. Please refer to the MAPUS newsletter for a full listing. These committee mem- bers are charged with bringing your concerns to the appropriate committee. If you are interested

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Feb. 6

Brief group discussions on application of study techniques. Exchange of ideas on individual , techniques experience. Personal interviews. High-speed Drill.

Feb. .13

McGraw Hill post- testing (voluntary). Instruction on how to maintain reading speed gained during course. Final inter- view with instrucor.

in becoming a committee member or otherwise becoming involved, please call Paula Gauthier 566- 0448. If you have nor received the January ‘90 newsletter, copies are available at the Lounge.

For more details concerning MAPUS activities, to share you concerns, or for further informa- tion, call or visit the MAPUS Lounge/ Office.

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