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English Language Summer Programs in Canada:
1. English
as a Second Language (ESL) - for students (high
school or undergraduate) who have English as a Second Language and
would like to experience ESL in the university context
2. English Teachers Training Program (ETTP) - for teachers of English who have English as a Second Language
3. English Literature
Teaching Methodology (ELTM) - for university professors
who teach English
For more detailed descriptions, download brochure or see below.
Summer
2013 ESL Brochure (.pdf download)
Summer 2013 ETTP Brochure (.pdf download)
Summer
2013 ELTM Brochure (contact for more info)
Summer 2013
ESL Program
ESL
Program Application Form 2013 (.pdf download)
=> Step 1. Fill out form and save.
=> Step 2. Attach to email and send to liting@mcmaster.ca or chenmay@mcmaster.ca)
OR
=> Step 1. Fill out, print and sign.
=> Step 2. Mail or fax (see address/fax information below)
Summer ESL Program Features
• 30 hours a week of language instruction
(15 hours in class, 15 hours practical application per week)
• instruction includes grammar,
reading, writing, vocabulary, and conversation.
• initial placement test (from placement test, classes are
organized by age, English level and a balanced mix of students from
different countries)
• highly qualified and experienced instructors
small, friendly classes for individual attention
• competitive program fees
• welcome barbecue and graduation ceremony
• regular progress reports
• access to e-mail and internet
• accommodation on campus in university residence
• use of university facilities and services
• visits to local historic and scenic sites
• social activities
• full schedule of organized excursions
and recreational activities (a three-day sight-seeing trip to Quebec/Thousand
Islands, is an optional extra)
• final assessment and achievement report
Summer ESL Program Objectives:
To improve oral and listening English skills
To increase fluency with English reading and
writing skills
To enhance formal and practical English skills
To introduce Canadian culture and history
in a fun and informative way
Summer ESL Program Description:
Our Intensive English Summer
Programs are designed for pre-university and university students
abroad who would like to combine a high quality English language
development program with an intercultural experience. Classroom
activities integrate listening, reading, speaking and writing skills
at an appropriate level from beginner to advanced.
In addition to in-class ESL instruction, students
will enjoy activities in small groups led by McMaster University
students. These activities will be both educational and fun, helping
to apply and improve students' language abilities while introducing
them to different aspects of Canadian life. Activities range from
organized sports, to trips to the mall, movie theatres or restaurants,
where students will have maximum opportunity to practice their English
in real-life settings.
Students will also be able to experience Canada's
beautiful outdoors, with trips to local provincial parks, and places
of special scenic interest such as the Royal Botanical Gardens.
Trips will be arranged to Niagara Falls, the CN Tower, the Royal
Ontario Museum and other places of interest.
Program fees include: tuition, meal card, accommodation, excursions, airport pick-up and
drop-off, access to recreational facilities, and university health
insurance.
Payment Information: A
non-refundable deposit of CAD$300.00 must accompany the application
form. The deposit should be in the form of a certified Bank Cheque
or Money Order payable to McMaster University. The balance must
be paid one month before the beginning of the program.
For information on current fees, please see the brochure or application form.
Summer 2013 ETT Program
ETT
Program Application Form 2013 (download)
=> Step 1. Fill out form and save.
=> Step 2. Attach to email and send to liting@mcmaster.ca or chenmay@mcmaster.ca)
OR
=> Step 1. Fill out, print and sign.
=> Step 2. Mail or fax (see address/fax information below)
Summer ETT Program Features:
• Small classes
• Certificate of Graduation
• Highly qualified and experienced instructors
• Welcome/Graduation/Farewell ceremonies
Summer ETT Program Objectives:
This program is designed for those who are teaching English as
a Foreign Language (EFL) in
their home country and who want to refine their own English skills
while learning, reviewing
and applying teaching methodology.
Program participants will learn and apply:
• accurate and appropriate usage of oral and written discourse;
• speaking, listening and reading strategies;
• advanced grammar; and,
• advanced academic and practical vocabulary.
Participants will also:
• develop understanding of EFL pedagogical issues, classroom
management concerns and techniques;
• be introduced to a wide range of textual, visual audio and
on-line resources; and,
• upon completion of the program, have an understanding of
their own individual areas of challenge in teaching
English, along with monitoring and correction techniques to deal
with them.
Summer ETT Program Description:
Our intensive summer
English Teachers Training (ETT) Program is designed to combine
a high quality academic component with first-hand experience of
living in Canada. Classes are conducted in small groups to ensure
maximum attention to each program participant’s interests
and requirements. Activities outside the classroom are conducted
in such a way that participants have opportunities to apply their
new English skills and knowledge.
The
English as a Second Language for Teachers program focuses on improving teachers’
English language abilities
in the context of English language, literature and culture. Additionally,
teachers will be trained in teaching methodology to aid them in
becoming more efficient and effective English teachers in their
home-country educational institutions. The program is taught by
highly qualified and experienced instructors with access to the
superb facilities provided by a world-class university.
Program fees include: tuition, meal card, accommodation, excursions, airport pick-up and
drop-off, access to recreational facilities, and university health
insurance.
Payment Information: A
non-refundable deposit of CAD$300.00 must accompany the application
form. The deposit should be in the form of a certified Bank Cheque
or Money Order payable to McMaster University. The balance must
be paid one month before the beginning of the program.
For information on current fees, please see the brochure or application form.
Summer 2013 ELTM Program
ELTM
Program Application Form 2013 (contact for more info)
Summer ELTM Program Features:
• Small classes
• Certificate of Graduation
• Highly qualified and experienced university English professors
• Welcome/Graduation/Farewell ceremonies
Summer ELTM Program Objectives:
Through texts, lectures, seminars, group work and
discussions students will:
• become familiar with a wide variety of pedagogical tools
and methods;
• gain intensive, hands-on experience of how literature is
taught in North American universities;
• have the opportunity to practice various modes of teaching;
• be encouraged to use formalist/ theoretical/critical studies
approaches in their teaching;
• improve proficiency of English writing substantially.
Summer ELTM Program Description:
This program is designed for university professors teaching English
or English Literature. The program
gives participants a strong overall sense of how literature and
cultural studies are taught at the
university level in Canada from the educators perspective. Participants
are introduced to various historical, theoretical, generic and cultural
studies models used in the study of literature in North American
universities. Students will work in groups to discuss problem-based
teaching, study literary texts, short stories, films, a play and
poems. Additionally, participants will work closely with their peers
on projects and have the opportunity to write and revise writing
assignments.
Program fees include: tuition, meal card, accommodation, excursions, airport pick-up and
drop-off, access to recreational facilities, and university health
insurance.
Payment Information: A
non-refundable deposit of CAD$300.00 must accompany the application
form. The deposit should be in the form of a certified Bank Cheque
or Money Order payable to McMaster University. The balance must
be paid one month before the beginning of the program.
For information on current fees, please see the brochure or application form.
About the City of Hamilton
Situated beside Lake Ontario, Hamilton
is Canada's ninth largest city, and the fourth largest in the Province
of Ontario. Within an hour, you can be in downtown Toronto or taking
in the beauty of Niagara Falls. Major metropolitan centres like
Montreal, Ottawa, New York and Chicago are all within driving distance.
Hamilton offers 7,000 acres of beautiful parkland, ideal for fishing,
camping, boating, hiking and a variety of seasonal sports. It is
home to the world famous Royal Botanical Gardens with over 2,400
acres of gardens, plant collections and trails.
About McMaster University
Founded in 1887, McMaster University has achieved
an enviable status as one of the most highly regarded intellectual
centres in Canada, recognized for its innovation in education, internationally
competitive scholarship, and research achievements. McMaster prides
itself on being a place of learning open to the world. Through the
Office of International Affairs, the coordinating body for international
activities, McMaster has forged international links and scholarly
exchange programs that enhance the learning environment and heighten
the quality of our research. We have developed international summer
programs to make our beautiful campus an ideal place for your scholars
across the world to experience Canadian life. 
- Rated as one of the most innovative universities
in Canada
- Mid-size university with world class reputation
and smaller class sizes
- Comprehensive university with wide range
of student support services: top rated programs, in Engineering,
Science, Business, Social Science, Humanities, and Health Science;
full recreational facilities; excellent libraries; art museum
- Situated in a safe and friendly community
- Toronto, Niagara, the USA are all 1 hour
away by car from McMaster
- Alumni living in 129 countries · On-site
residences, student health services, counseling, cultural associations
FAQ
Does McMaster arrange my visa? No, we do not. After full payment
of the program fees, we will issue a Letter of Acceptance which
can be used when applying for your visa at the Canadian Embassy
in your area. Visit the website at http://www.cic.gc.ca/ for information on studying
in Canada.
When is the application deadline? You
should apply before May 31.
When do the program fees have to be paid
in full and how can I arrange payment from outside Canada? The
program fees must be paid in full at least one month before the
beginning of the program. The payment should be by Certified Bank
Cheque or Money Order.
What is the weather like in Hamilton?
Visit http://www.hamilton.ca/
Are there any Japanese/Korean/Chinese/Vietnamese
restaurants in Hamilton? Yes, there are. Hamilton has many ethnic
restaurants as well as markets/grocery stores. There are Chinese,Vietnamese,
Korean and Japanese restaurants within a 15 minute walk to campus
Are the fees quoted in Canadian or American
dollars? All fees are quoted in Canadian dollars. To know how
much the Canadian fees amount to in your own currency, visit www.xe.net/ucc/.
Need more information? Please contact:
Ms. May Zhai (905) 525-9140 Ext. 24211,
chenmay@mcmaster.ca
Ms. Li Ting (905) 525-9140 Ext. 22916,
liting@mcmaster.ca |
