Wiki Test!

1.      Where is Mr. B's office? C-150

2.      What percentage of the course is writing and speaking worth? Both 40%

3.      How many items are on the "Writing Correction Code"? There are 18 items.

4.      What are Mr. B's office hours? Tuesday 11:30-2:30, Wednesday 1:00-2:00 and Thursday 3:00-4:00.

5.      What is the 48 hour rule?  If we miss an exam or any summative tasks, we have to reach Mr. B within 48 hours.

6.      What is the first assignment? Write an essay on the blog that we have created.

7.      How many references are made to "thesis statement"?  16

8.      How can I reach Mr. B? By MIO, Gmail or by phone.

9.      How many short stories are we going to read? We’re going to read three short stories.

10.  How many pages on the site refer to "grammar"?  18

11.  How many items are listed in the Student Agreement?  There are ten items listed.

12.  What are the summative writing assignments? Quizzes, one mid-term writing test and one final writing test (a literary essay).

13.  Write down two questions you have about the course?
Are the speaking tasks going to be done in the front of the class or in little groups?
Is it a course very concentrate on literary or are we going to learn some grammar tips and increase our language level (our vocabulary)?

When Borders Do Not Exist Anymore

As a new student, it's my first year in CEGEP and this is an amazing but stressful step in my life. Meeting new people, making new friends, these are things that I haven't done for four years! Not more than one hour ago, I had my first real chat with a third term student. I was extremely surprised when this young man  told me that he has lived on three continents until now, an experience that he's very proud of. Bogdan Anifrani was born in Africa where he passed his first years on earth before leaving for Ukraine. Now, North America is his third house. That can explain why he has such a huge network. He knows the whole planet! I'm just kidding but still, he has family and friends from as far as Asia. After all, with a half Ukranian and Togolese blood, an uncommon mix, why can't he have connections all around the world?

Winner of a Fine art gala in High School twice, he has great skills in drawing and painting. His first notebook page filled with sketches can't be lying, he is a good artist. More than that, he seems to like to be with people; he's the sociable kind. This interest will surely lead him to a career in psychology or in sociology. That's why I wasn't surprised at all when he told me that he was doing a double DEC in Arts and in Social Science. In fact, I wouldn't have seen him in an other program.

Ten minutes isn't very much to know somebody, but it's long enough to understand a bit who the person is. In ten minutes, I had enough time to see that I'll certainly get along with this calm young man easily.