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Welcome to the Department of Applied Linguistics! Chair’s Message I’m delighted to welcome you to Brock and to DALS in particular. Whether you are a new undergraduate student in TESL, Hearing Sciences, or Speech and Language Sciences, entering one of our three Certificate programs, or are beginning your graduate studies in our MA Applied Linguistics/TESL program, you can be confident that you are embarking on a rewarding year of study. Lynn Dempsey, Ph. D Associate Professor & Chair

Welcome & Orientation Events • Brock-Wide List of Events: • Orientation: https: //brocku. ca/orientation/ • Brock-Wide Online Orientation Series: • Undergraduate Students: https: //brocku. ca/bu 4 u/ • Graduate Students: https: //brocku. ca/graduate-studies/professionaldevelopment/orientation/ • DALS Meet & Greet Events: • Undergraduate Students: Tuesday September 8 1 -2 pm in Teams • Graduate & Certificate Students: Tuesday September 8 3 -4 pm in Teams • Watch your brock email for your invitation!

In the Classroom • Important Notes about Classes: • All of our Applied Linguistics courses are occurring online this fall. • If your course is designated SYNC you are expected to be present online via Teams at the times designated in the timetable for your course. • If your course is designated ASYNC your instructor will post materials, deadlines, and instructions on Sakai. You will watch prerecorded materials at times of your choosing and may participate in online discussion forums and other asynchronous interactive activities. • Check the Sakai site for each of your courses in advance of your first class. Your instructor will post important information, including the course outline, and key dates here.

Outside the Classroom Brock University offers an extraordinary student experience! As a student in Applied Linguistics, you will be part of a welcoming and active community. Get involved in LINGnet, our student club!

What is Ling. Net? Hi I’m a wug! And • The Brock Linguistics Network • A club for Linguistics students with active and creative minds to learn, have fun and grow as individuals through academic and social events. • We strive to make your experience at Brock University exciting and educating. Ling. Net’s logo. If you want to find out more about me click here. Then click anywhere on your screen to resume the show.

Examples of Past Ling. Net Events - Academic Events: - - Social Events - - “What to Do with a Ling Degree”? - A presentation by professionals in the Linguistics field Professor Showcase - A presentation by several Brock Professors on their research Letter of Intent Talk - Upper year event to help students prep for Grad School Movie Night Game Night Escape Rooms Community Outreach - Literacy Night at a local Grade School Fundraiser Dinner for Aphasia Camp Book Drive Stay tuned for this year’s events! The Ling. Net Executive is formulating plans to take some of their typical activities online.

Contact Lingnet Email: brocklingnet@gmail. com Facebook: Brock University Linguistic Network I Instagram: @brockuniversitylingnet Get in touch with your co-presidents: Meghan Johnson & Olivia Beneteau

DALS is a great place to be! • a small, close-knit department where you can develop relationships with classmates and professors • outstanding preparation for rewarding careers including TESL, Speech-Language Pathology, and Audiology. • an interdisciplinary structure that enables you to engage in courses from a variety of disciplines to enrich your leaning • a dynamic team of researchers who can provide hands-on lab experiences and mentorship experiences • a record of success in supporting students seeking postgraduate learning opportunities

Have Questions? Contact Info: Department Chair Lynn Dempsey: ldempsey@brocku. ca Graduate Program Director Ron Thomson: rthomson@brocku. ca Administrative Assistant Arlene Arch: applied. linguistics@brocku. ca Graduate Program Assistant Mae Leong: gradapplingtesl@brocku. ca Follow us on Twitter: @Brock. UDALS