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Academic
Resources
English
Language Institute (ELI)
3004 North University Building
(734) 764-2413
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/eli/
The English Language Institute offers
instruction in the English language to non-native speakers enrolled
in the University. The main purpose of this instruction is to
help non-native speakers to become effective and fully participating
members of the academic community.
The ELI operates a Writing Clinic
and a Speaking Clinic as one-on-one facilities for
those who have taken or are taking ELI courses in the relevant
areas or are deemed not to need regular classroom instruction.
Language
Resource Center
2018 Modern Languages Building
(734) 764-0424
http://www.umich.edu/~langres/
After the U-M Stadium and the Diag, the
Language Resource Center (LRC) may be the most frequented site
on Central Campus for first-year students. The LRC houses a variety
of state-of-the-art multimedia equipment to enable students to
practice with the audio, video, and computerbased materials used
in all introductory language and literature courses. A large
number of materials particularly international television
programming brought in from one of the LRC's three satellite
dishes, as well as computer-based programs are available
for students who just want to browse.
The Mathematics Laboratory is a free
walk-in tutoring service for students enrolled in mathematics
courses through Math 216. The Math Lab tutors are advanced undergraduates
in mathematics and mathematicallyoriented fields who are selected
for their expertise and ability to explain mathematics. Graduate
student instructors and faculty volunteers also participate.
Math Lab hours are 10 A.M.-4 P.M. and 7-9 P.M. Monday through
Thursday; 10 A.M.-2 P.M. Friday; and 2-4 P.M. Sunday. No appointment
is necessary.
The Science Learning Center (SLC) is
an interdisciplinary resource center provided by the College
of Literature, Science, and the Arts to support teaching and
learning in the five natural science departments: astronomy,
biology, chemistry, geology, and physics.
Located in the atrium of the Chemistry
Building, the SLC facilities include computer labs, graduate
student instructor and study group meeting alcoves, and a loan
desk for reserve and research materials. SLC programs are designed
to improve student learning and involvement in the sciences,
particularly in the introductory courses.
Sweetland
Writing Center (SWC)
1139 Angell Hall; (734) 764-0429
http://www.lsa.umich.edu/swc/
The Sweetland Writing Center helps students
write successfully in their undergraduate courses. One of the
most valuable services offered by the SWC is their Writing
Workshop. Any LS&A student, any student enrolled in an
LS&A course, and any graduate student may schedule an appointment
with an experienced SWC faculty member to obtain help with writing
assignments from finding a topic and developing an argument to
polishing a paper. Students may also obtain assistance with personal
statements for graduate or professional schools or work on a
specific writing problem (e.g., writer's block). Students
seeking assistance may drop in or schedule an appointment by
calling (734) 764-0429 to meet individually with a faculty member.
The Writing Workshop is located in 1139 Angell Hall during the
day and in many residence halls on several evenings.
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