Library and Academic Services: English Language Centre: Computer and Information Systems Technology

Language Readiness for Computer and Information Systems Technology Programs

Overview:

This set of resources has been designed and compiled for students who are considering entering one of the Computer and Information Systems Technology programs at Red River College Polytechnic. Please review these resources to help you understand the language demands of college, and evaluate your own skills and readiness for beginning an academic program.

Objective:

To provide a better understanding of the academic and language requirements of college and Computer and Information Systems Technology programs at Red River College Polytechnic
To help you assess your own readiness and create an action plan which will help you be successful when you are accepted into your program

Tasks:

Complete the Program Overview and College Expectations handout
This worksheet will guide you in conducting research to understand what your program of interest involves. It will also help you reflect on your readiness to meet the potential academic challenges.
Complete the Listening Worksheet
Understand college expectations for listening to give you a better idea of how you will need to use this skill in post-secondary education.
Listening Activity Answer Key
After you have completed the listening activity, check your answers using this answer key.
Complete the Reading Worksheet
Understand program expectations for reading to give you a better idea of how you will need to use this skill in this program area.
Reading Activity - Answers
After you have completed the reading activity, check your answers using this answer key.
Complete the Writing Worksheet
Understand college expectations for writing to give you a better idea of how you will need to use this skill in post-secondary education.
Complete the Speaking Worksheet
Understand college expectations for speaking to give you a better idea of how you will need to use this skill in post-secondary education.
Complete the College Readiness Language Skills Self-Evaluation.
This worksheet will help you evaluate your own language skills in relation to the skills and tasks required for success in this program.
Complete the Reflection and Review Available Student supports.
This worksheet will guide you in reflecting on what you have learned about preparing for college, as well as on skills that you may need to focus on before beginning college. A list of supports that are available to Red River College Polytechnic students is also included.