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Summer Academic Institute (S.A.I.)
July 27 - August 21 , 2009
We are no longer accepting applications for SAI 2009.
The Summer Academic Institute (S.A.I.) is designed for International Students who have been accepted to the University at Albany for the Fall semester. The S.A.I.'s four week course will help students gain the confidence needed for academic success.
Institute Focus:
- Speaking Fluency
- Listening to Academic Lectures
- Oral Presentation Skills
- Academic Writing
- Reading & Analyzing Academic Texts
- Note-Taking Skills
- Library Research Skills
- Research Documentation Styles
Institute Features:
- 20 class contact hours per week
- Small, communicative classes
- Introduction to the University and the "Capital District."
- Social & educational activities
- Access to all University facilities
- Highly qualified faculty
- Friendly & relaxed atmosphere
- Certificate upon successful completion
Course Descriptions:
Academic Reading and Writing
The goal of this course is to provide skills and strategies for reading and writing effectively at the university level. Students will.
- Read and analyze academic essays and journal articles
- Engage in critical analysis in class discussions and writing assignments
- Write persuasive and summary/response papers
- Conduct library research
- Learn proper style of documentation
Oral Communication
The goal of this course is to help students develop their listening, speaking and note-taking skills and to gain confidence speaking in an academic English environment. Students will...
- Listen to college level lectures
- Practice strategies for taking well-organized and complete lecture notes
- Learn and practice the language of small and large-group discussions
- Learn and practice the language and structure of a formal oral presentation
The courses and activities in the Summer Academic Institute will help familiarize students with American culture and the University system.
Cost:
Summer Academic Institute (S.A.I.):
| Tuition: |
$920 (includes instruction, textbooks, class materials and some activities) |
| Application fee (non-refundable): |
$80 |
| Non refundable deposit |
$200 |
| The $280 Application Fee/Deposit is due with your application form. The remaining $720 of tuition is payable upon arrival. |
| Applications received by May 31, 2009 are guaranteed a seat. |
| (Note: Checks are payable to the University at Albany.) |
University Fees: (mandatory)
| Health Insurance: |
$79.25 |
| Summer session fee: |
$49 |
| SEVIS fee: |
NA |
Who may attend
The Summer Academic Institute will give priority to University at Albany international students who have been accepted for the Fall semester.
Please note: All students are expected to attend the entire four week session, attend all classes and complete all assignments. Classes are scheduled Monday through Friday. Students in the SAI are considered fully enrolled in the University at Albany and have access to all libraries and computing centers on campus.
How to apply
Please complete the SAI application form and return it by email, fax, or express mail. If your application form is faxed or emailed, the $280 Application Fee/Deposit will be added to your UAlbany bill.
Click here to fill out the S.A.I. application form.
Summer Academic Institute Address:
Director - Intensive English Language Program
University at Albany, SUNY
Science Library G14
1400 Washington Ave
Albany, New York 12222 U.S.A.
Telephone: (518) 437-5040
FAX: (518) 591-8171
E-mail: ielp@albany.edu
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