power point presentation for rits19 pre-orientation japan

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Welcome toThe UBC-Ritsumeikan Academic

Exchange Program

Dr. Ken Reeder, Academic Director

Dr. Bill McMichael, LLED Coordinator

Outline

• Meet the program staff

• Have a short tour of the UBC Vancouver campus

• Learn about the Rits 19 academic program

• Learn what to bring for computer support

• Learn about life in Vancouver and at UBC

• Ask questions and learn more…

Yokoso to UBC !

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The program staff welcomes you!

The UBC Vancouver Campus

The UBC Vancouver Campus

The UBC Vancouver Campus

A research-intensive university

The UBC Vancouver Campus

The UBC Vancouver Campus

The UBC Vancouver Campus

The UBC Vancouver Campus

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Program Components1. Optional Early Arrival Program in

August• Canadian culture, people, and English practice• More details from International Education RU

2. Core courses in Language & Literacy Education (LLED):

• Nine core courses! See the brochure.

3. Arts components: • Term One: Intro to Canadian Studies • Term Two: Arts Studies/Geography

4. Academic electives (by competition), 3-6 credits, usually in Term 2.

The Rits 19 Academic Year

Mid Term Break Feb 15-26, 2010

List of Computer Accessories for UBC / Rits AEP

Students

Some advice fromSanjeev Kaushik,Rits Lab Manager

a. Windows or Mac Restore / Operating System disk.

• This can be Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Mac OSX. This is one of the easiest and quickest fixes for software problems.

• Note: Order a disk for yourself if your new system did not come with one.

b. RJ45 Networking cable at least 6 feet (2 m) long

c. Wireless Networking Key or Adapter • If the laptop does not have a built-in wireless

adapter then purchase a Wireless Networking Key or adapter.

• The brand name should be Linksys, and of 802.11G standard. If you cannot purchase the key in Japan, then the UBC / Rits AEP Lab Manager can purchase it for you for the market price. No other brands can be supported by our Lab.

d. CD/ DVD Drives

• If your laptop does not have an internal CD / DVD drive then purchase an external one and make sure it works with your system.

e. Memory Stick for Data Storage

f. Old Computers?

• Please do not bring an old laptop or computer with you as they tend to fail a lot, and also can not run the applications required in the courses.

Learn more about your program

www.UBCRitsumeikan.com

ken.reeder@ubc.ca

LLED coursesfor Rits 19and

Life at UBC and in Vancouver

Dr. Bill McMichael

Yokoso!

Rits 19

DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGE & LITERACY EDUCATION

The University of British Columbia