Caulfield Arts Orientation program
Introduction (compulsory event)
Wednesday 25 February 2009
9.30 am - 3.30 pm
Morning
At 9.50 am the Dean's representative will welcome you to the Faculty of Arts. After the Welcome members of the Arts Language and Learning and the Library Learning Skills Units will give brief presentations outlining their services. At the end of their presentations you will be able to ask questions.
At 10.30 am you will be taken on a campus tour by your Arts tour leader. At the end of the tour you will be delivered to your allocated Tutorial Room to get a taste of what tutorials are all about. By participating in a 'mock' tutorial you will find out what happens in 'tutes', what tutors do, and what you need to do. At the end of the tutorial your Arts tour leader will pick you up and take you to a free BBQ lunch where you will be able to meet and mingle with members of Arts academic and professional staff.
Afternoon
After lunch you can find out more information about the subjects you've chosen to study for semester 1 in an 'Arts drop-in' session from 2.00-3.00 pm. Take this opportunity to simply turn up and ask questions of staff from a range of Arts disciplines in an informal and relaxed environment. You can also drop by the Arts Faculty office and check out where you hand in your essays.
Special Event - International Students (recommended event)
Thursday 26 February 2009
1.00 pm - 2.00 pm
International students are invited to attend a one-hour workshop, "The Secrets of Studying in Arts". At this workshop members of the Arts Academic Language and Learning Unit will give you a practical introduction to getting the most out of your course, studying effectively, and understanding what you need to do to be successful in Arts subjects. You will also learn about special programs available for international students in the Arts Faculty and have a chance to meet other international students in your course.
Special Event - Skills for Studying Arts (Recommended event)
Thursday 26 February 2009
9.30 am - 3.00 pm (Clayton campus)
If you have not travelled from overseas to study at Monash you are invited to attend the Arts Study Skills workshop at Clayton Clayton program Arts Study Skills Workshop
You can now go to the eOrientation Database to create your own personalised Orientation program.