International English Language Testing System. International English Language Testing System. Acronym. IELTSType. Standardised test. Available in 2 modules: . Up to 4. 8 times a year. ESL Teacher Training in Canada Getting Started as an ESL Teacher. Prerequisites There are some English conversation jobs and countries where English conversation practice is required. The only conversation job requirement is. Cardiovascular Effects of Intensive Lifestyle Intervention in Type 2 Diabetes. The Look AHEAD Research Group * N Engl J Med 2013; 369:145-154 July 11, 2013 DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa1212914. The Department offers a course of studies leading to the Ph.D. It differs substantially from the Master’s programs in that the student must write a thesis which makes an original contribution to knowledge. Teaching English Language Learners to Read. Featuring Diane August, Margarita Calder Intended for non- native English speakers. Fee. To find out the test fee in local currency, use the IELTS Worldwide search to identify a local centre. It is jointly managed by the British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge English Language Assessment. IELTS is one of the major English- language tests in the world, others being the TOEFL, TOEIC and OPI/OPIc. IELTS is accepted by most Australian, British, Canadian and New Zealand academic institutions, by over 3,0. United States, and by various professional organisations across the world. This program prepares students to become specialist teachers of English as a Second Language (ESL) at both the elementary school level (including regular and intensive ESL) and the secondary school level (including regular ESL. IELTS is the only Secure English Language Test approved by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) for visa customers applying both outside and inside the UK. It is also a requirement for immigration to Australia and New Zealand. In Canada, IELTS, TEF, or CELPIP are accepted by the immigration authority. An IELTS result or Test Report Form is issued to all test takers with a score from . Institutions are advised not to consider a report older than two years to be valid, unless the user proves that they have worked to maintain their level. In 2. 00. 7, IELTS administered more than one million tests in a single 1. English language test for higher education and immigration. It had an innovative format, which reflected changes in language learning and teaching, including the growth in . LAT 107 Intensive Elementary Latin LAT 316 / LAT 710 - The Roman Army CLA 101 Classical Mythology CLA 110 GReek and Latin Roots of English CLA 201 Greek Civilization CLA 203 Roman Civilization description: The Classics. McGill University is an English-language public research university in Montreal, Canada. It was officially founded by royal charter issued by King George IV in 1821. The University bears the name of James McGill, a prominent. Intensive Insulin Therapy in Critically Ill Patients. Greet Van den Berghe, M.D., Ph.D., Pieter Wouters, M.Sc., Frank Weekers, M.D., Charles Verwaest, M.D., Frans Bruyninckx, M.D., Miet Schetz, M.D., Ph.D. Humans have an impressive ability to reason about new concepts and experiences from just a single example. In particular, humans have an ability for one-shot generalization: an ability to encounter a new concept, understand. Test tasks were intended to reflect the use of language in the . As a result, the ELTS Revision Project was set up to oversee the redesign of the test. In order to have international participation in the redesign, the International Development Program of Australian Universities and Colleges (IDP), now known as IDP: IELTS Australia, joined Cambridge English Language Assessment and the British Council to form the international IELTS partnership which delivers the test to this day. This international partnership was reflected in the new name for the test: The International English Language Testing System (IELTS). IELTS went live in 1. Test takers took two non- specialised modules, Listening and Speaking, and two specialised modules, Reading and Writing. Test taker numbers rose by approximately 1. IELTS was revised again in 1. There was ONE Academic Reading Module and ONE Academic Writing Module (previously there had been a choice of three field- specific Reading and Writing modules)The thematic link between the Reading and Writing tasks was removed to avoid confusing the assessment of reading and writing ability. The General Training Reading and Writing modules were brought into line with the Academic Reading and Writing modules (same timing, length of responses, reporting of scores). Further revisions went live in 2. Speaking Test) and 2. Writing test). The Academic version is for test takers who want to study at tertiary level in an English- speaking country or seek professional registration. The General Training version is for test takers who want to work, train, study at a secondary school or migrate to an English- speaking country. All other features, such as timing allocation, length of written responses and reporting of scores, are the same. It is conducted in the form of a one- to- one interview with an examiner. The examiner assesses the test taker as he or she is speaking. The speaking session is also recorded for monitoring and for re- marking in case of an appeal against the score given. A variety of accents and writing styles have been presented in test materials in order to minimise linguistic bias. The accents in the listening section are generally 8. British, Australian, New Zealander and 2. American). IELTS is developed by experts at Cambridge English Language Assessment with input from item writers from around the world. Teams are located in the USA, Great Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and other English- speaking nations. Band scores are used for each language sub- skill (Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking). The Band Scale ranges from 0 (. The Speaking test may be taken on the same day or up to seven days before or after the other tests. All test takers take the same Listening and Speaking tests, while the Reading and Writing tests differ depending on whether the test taker is taking the Academic or General Training versions of the test. Listening. Then they have some time to look through the questions. The questions are in the same order as the information in the recording, so the answer to the first question will be before the answer to the second question, and so on. Each section is heard only once. At the end of the test students are given 1. There will be a variety of question types, such as multiple choice, short- answer questions, identifying information, identifying writer. Test takers should be careful when writing down their answers as they will lose marks for incorrect spelling and grammar. Texts in IELTS Academic. Three reading texts, which come from books, journals, magazines, newspapers and online resources written for non- specialist audiences. All the topics are of general interest to students at undergraduate or postgraduate level. For example, timetables or notices . For example, job descriptions, contracts, training materials. Section 3 contains one long text about a topic of general interest. The text is generally descriptive, longer and more complex than the texts in Sections 1 and 2. The text will be taken from a newspaper, magazine, book or online resource. In task 1 test takers write at least 1. In task 2 test takers write at least 2. Test takers will be penalised if their answer is too short or does not relate to the topic. Answers should be written in full sentences (test takers must not use notes or bullet points). IELTS Academic. Task 1: test takers describe a graph, table, chart or diagram in their own words. Task 2: test takers discuss a point of view, argument or problem. Depending on the task, test takers may be required to present a solution to a problem, present and justify an opinion, compare and contrast evidence, opinions and implications, and evaluate and challenge ideas, evidence or an argument. For example, writing to an accommodation officer about problems with your accommodation, writing to a new employer about problems managing your time, writing to a local newspaper about a plan to develop a local airport. Task 2: test takers write an essay about a topic of general interests. For example, whether smoking should be banned in public places, whether children. Test takers may be asked about their home, family, work, studies, hobbies, interests, reasons for taking IELTS exam as well as other general topics such as clothing, free time, computers and the internet. Section 2: long turn (3. Test takers are given a task card about a particular topic. Test takers have one minute to prepare to talk about this topic. The task card states the points that should be included in the talk and one aspect of the topic which must be explained during the talk. Test takers are then expected to talk about the topic for 2 minutes, after which the examiner may ask one or two questions. Section 3: discussions (4. The third section involves a discussion between the examiner and the test taker, generally on questions relating to the theme which they have already spoken about in Section 2. The individual scores are then averaged and rounded to produce an Overall Band Score. Overall Band Scores are reported to the nearest half band. The following rounding convention applies: if the average across the four skills ends in . The nine bands are described as follows: 9. Expert User. Has full operational command of the language: appropriate, accurate and fluent with complete understanding. Very Good User. Has fully operational command of the language with only occasional unsystematic inaccuracies and inappropriacies. Misunderstandings may occur in unfamiliar situations. Handles complex detailed argumentation well. Good User. Has operational command of the language, though with occasional inaccuracies, inappropriateness and misunderstandings in some situations. Generally handles complex language well and understands detailed reasoning. Competent User. Has generally effective command of the language despite some inaccuracies, inappropriacies and misunderstandings. Can use and understand fairly complex language, particularly in familiar situations. Modest user. Has partial command of the language, coping with overall meaning in most situations, though is likely to make many mistakes. Should be able to handle basic communication in own field. Limited User. Basic competence is limited to familiar situations. Has frequent problems in understanding and expression. Is not able to use complex language. Extremely Limited User. Conveys and understands only general meaning in very familiar situations. Frequent breakdowns in communication occur. Intermittent User. No real communication is possible except for the most basic information using isolated words or short formulae in familiar situations and to meet immediate needs. Has great difficulty understanding spoken and written English. Non User. Essentially has no ability to use the language beyond possibly a few isolated words. Did not attempt the test. No assessable information provided at all. IELTS and the CEFR. This helps test takers understand how many correct answers they need to achieve a particular band score. This chart is a guide only because sometimes the scores adjust slightly depending on how difficult the test is. It shows: An Overall Band Score (from 1- 9)A band score (from 1- 9) for each section of the test (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)Whether IELTS Academic or General Training was completed. The test taker. Each test centre offers tests up to four times a month depending on local demand. The Academic version is available on all 4. General Training version is available on 2. Professional programs . The first part, for students entering with the Quebec Diploma of Collegial Studies in Pure and Applied Science, or the equivalent, is a three- year, minimum of six- semester, design- based program leading to a non- professional degree, Bachelor of Science (Architecture). Applicants whose background includes a university degree in an area not related to Architecture should apply to the B. Sc.(Arch.) program. U1 students on a site visit at the . Pieter Sijpkes PIETER SIJPKES Application procedures. Applicants from Quebec (B. Sc. Arch.)The Diploma of Collegial Studies (Dipl. As part of the educational requirement for admission into the B. Sc.(Arch.) Program, the CEGEP (College d'enseignement g. The CEGEP curriculum is a minimum two years in duration, and is the prerequisite to entering universities in Qu. Successful completion of CEGEP leads to the Diploma of Collegial Studies. Applicants outside Quebec (B. Sc. Arch.)Most students from outside Quebec are admitted to an eight- semester B. Sc.(Arch.) program and enter a first year which includes: Students may write Mc. Gill Placement Tests to obtain credit for CHEM 1. CHEM 1. 20, MATH 1. MATH 1. 41, MATH 1. PHYS 1. 31 and PHYS 1. Details on the advanced placement examinations are provided in the . Pieter Sijpkes and his History of Housing class visit tipis on the central campus, September 2. EMILY DENHOEDApplicants from within Mc. Gill University(Inter- Faculty Transfer/Intra- Faculty Transfer/Readmission)Students presently registered (or who had attended but withdrew before completion of program) at Mc. Gill University in another program are welcome to apply to transfer. There are two types of Mc. Gill internal transfer applicants. The Inter- Faculty transfer identifies applicants wishing to transfer from one Faculty to another Faculty within Mc. Gill University. The Intra- Faculty transfer identifies applicants wishing to transfer from within the Faculty, in this case, the Faculty of Engineering. Application deadline: MAY 1. Document submission deadline: MAY 1. The B. Sc. Therefore inter- faculty and intra- faculty transfer students are required to have completed most, if not all, of the following prerequisite courses: One semester of differential calculus. One semester of integral calculus. One semester of linear algebra. Two semesters of physics (mechanics, electricity and magnetism, waves and optics) with labs. Two semesters of general chemistry with labs. Application procedures may be found by visiting the Faculty Transfer & Readmission page of the Faculty of Engineering website. In addition to the required documents listed, applicants to the B. Sc.(Arch.) program must provide the following: Two letters of recommendation, which can be mailed directly to the School as indicated below, or which can be given to the applicant in a sealed envelope for inclusion with the portfolio. Curriculum vitae or resume. Portfolio: The portfolio might include, but is by no means restricted to, the following: freehand drawing, technical drawing, photography, computer graphics, personal composition (poetry, short stories, etc.), or other creative work. The size of the portfolio must be 8. Please note that facilities for reviewing material such as slides, audio and videotapes, and CD’s are limited, therefore good quality photocopies or photographs are preferred. All the above is to be forwarded to: Mary Lanni- Campoli, Student Advisor/Program Administrator. School of Architecture, Mc. Gill University. Macdonald- Harrington Building. Sherbrooke St. W., Room 2. Montreal, Quebec, H3. A 0. C2(Re: Mc. Gill Internal transfer application)Please note: Mc. Gill graduates in another discipline will need to apply through the main Mc. Gill Undergraduate Admissions Office. Please visit the Faculty Transfer & Readmission page of the Faculty of Engineering website for further information on Returning/Readmit students. In addition to the instructions provided, students who were enrolled in the B. Sc. History of Housing students gather around a rudimentary housing structure made of branches from an apple tree, in front of the School (September 2. ANNA SAMPSONCurriculum. The first part of the professional program in architecture for students entering with the Quebec Diploma of Collegial Studies in Pure and Applied Science, or the equivalent, is a three- year, design- based program leading to a non- professional degree, Bachelor of Science (Architecture). For complete information on the program requirements and curriculum, please consult the Mc. Gill UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR for Architecture. Click on this link for Class Schedule. Click on this link for Course Catalog. Required courses. Complementary courses. Elective courses. School of Architecture, subject to approval by the Student Advisor. SUMMARYCredits. Required non- departmental courses. Required architectural courses. Complementary courses. Elective courses. Total: 1. 00. Summer Course Abroad (Venice 2. Students with Professor Annmarie Adams on a day trip to Carlo Scarpa's Brion Tomb complex in the cemetary at San Vito d'Altivole (Treviso)YASSAMAN AKBARIANSummer Course Abroad (Venice 2. Students with Professor Radoslav Zuk on an excursion to Palladio's Villa Rotonda in Vicenza RADOSLAV ZUKM. Arch. There are two options for the completion of this CACB accredited degree: Design Studio (4. Design Studio Directed Research (6. Option 1: The Master of Architecture – Professional program Design Studio (DST) concentration is a 4. Fall, Winter, and Fall) program based on a design- intensive professional curriculum and centred on the design studio. Students work in a traditional studio format for the first two terms and on the 9- credit terminal design project course in the third (Fall) term. Complementary and elective courses are organized to provide flexibility in individual program design and create opportunities to both explore the discipline and focus on subject areas related to research and design interests. This option is a 3- term consecutive degree (Fall, Winter, Fall) requiring full- time residence for one calendar year. Option 2: The Master of Architecture – Professional program Design Studio Directed Research (DSR) concentration is a 6. Fall, Winter, Summer, Fall) program that complements the regular 4. This forms the basis of the terminal design studio in the fourth (Fall) term. Each student is assigned a faculty adviser in the second term and follows a research- intensive curriculum shaped by complementary and elective courses chosen in consultation with, and approved by, the adviser. Eligibility. Applicants whose background includes a university degree in a non- related area are required to apply to the B. Sc. Admittance will most likely be to the first year, with the possibility of some advanced credits for courses which are similar to those in the B. Sc. In certain cases, qualified applicants may be required to complete a qualifying year, up to a maximum of 3. M. Arch. Applicants are considered college transfers and are only able to apply to the three- year B. Sc.(Arch.) program, and are required to complete the prerequisite courses as listed in the Undergraduate Admissions Guidelines for Applicants from Other Universities or Colleges and Second Bachelor Degree Applicants (. Further information on the M. Arch. Architects who have obtained their professional degree outside of Canada and who wish to become licensed architects in Canada should contact the Canadian Architectural Certification Board for further assistance. Application procedures. IMPORTANT NOTICEWe have made changes to harmonize our two concentrations – the Design Studio (DST / 4. Design Studio Directed Research (DSR / 6. September 2. 01. 4. Here are the key features of this new harmonized program: Both concentrations will take one and a half years to complete. All students will first be admitted to the DST concentration. The application deadline for all M. Arch. Application (Online)Please complete and submit an online web application at www. Application fee. A non- refundable application fee of CAD$1. Visa or Master. Card), payable at the time of submission. Summary of work experience. A minimum of sixteen (1. Note: Your employer’s signature is required along with the company business card. We do NOT require the Director’s signature. Transcripts. Applicants are required to upload unofficial transcripts of all universities previously attended (including summer term, exchange term, or study- away term). If you are recommended for admission, you will later be required to supply official transcripts. Transcripts in languages other than English or French must be accompanied by an English or French translation provided by the institution issuing the transcript or by a certified translator. Please refer to the following webpages: 6. Electronic letters of reference. A total of two (2) confidential letters of reference are required for your application: two (2) from academics or one (1) from an academic and one (1) from a recent employer. Once you have identified your referees (you must provide a valid institutional e- mail address for each referee), Mc. Gill will send them an e- mail asking for a reference in support of your application (Gmail or Yahoo domains cannot be accepted). Research statement. Once accepted to the M. Arch. Specific references to expertise within the School are encouraged (e. History and Theory of Architecture; Cultural Landscape Studies; Affordable and Sustainable Housing; Computation and Fabrication; High- performance Visualization; Minimum Cost Housing; Gender, Sexuality and Space; Design and Health; Urban Design; Landscape Urbanism; Architectural Representation; Urban Agriculture; Vernacular Architecture; Reurbanisation). Note: Applicants to the M. Arch. Completed program chart. Program Comparison Chart . Course descriptions. Course calendar descriptions of previous college and/or university studies must be submitted in addition to the Program Comparison Chart. Note: Not required by B. Sc. 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