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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
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