Course Description

Program Description The English Academic Bridging (EAB) program supports students in building skills and developing the level of English language proficiency necessary for academic success at Mount Allison University. The courses focus on helping students develop familiarity with a broad repertoire of academic vocabulary, formal and discipline specific writing skills, a capacity for both reading comprehension and critical analysis, and a level of oral fluency necessary to participate in Mount Allison University academic classes. The program also addresses academic skills such as note-taking, time management, exam preparation, and presentation skills. Students accepted to the EAB program will join Mount Allison as full-time students, enrolling in three academic courses while taking two English EAB classes per term. All three academic courses are followed by tutoring sessions each day to ensure EAB students understand the content and discussions of every lecture/seminar and receive assistance with the required readings and assignments. The EAB program is designed to be a two term (Fall & Winter) program for degree seeking students. Upon successful completion of the program, students may transition to full, unconditional admission to Mount Allison. Environmental studies helps you develop an understanding of the complex environmental challenges facing the world. It is designed for students interested in the human dimensions of environmental change and problem-solving through environmental management, planning, and policy. In this interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts degree, you will take courses from a wide range of disciplines, examining the environmental thinking that exists within fields such as: Geography Economics Philosophy Anthropology Courses cover such topics as environmental policy, natural resources management, and environmental ethics. The aim of the program is to equip you with the kind of integrative and analytical thinking that will help you effectively contribute to environmental leadership and decision-making.

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