Ø         Example 3: Off-Campus Study Program

1. What does the man want to know?

A If he can take a credit course through the off-campus study program.

B If he can get access to the Internet.

C If he can by CD-ROMs and audio/video tapes.

D If he can get a discount of the course fee.

2. When can the man begin the summer course?

A June 8.

B June 18.

C August 12.

D August 20.

A: Good morning. Welcome to the Open Learning Institute I am Christina.

B: Good morning. I have an enquiry about credit courses in your off-campus study program. I will be working in a remote community up north this summer, but I will have access to the Internet, so I was hoping to take a history course towards my degree.

A: Distance education courses carry full credit toward the degree and diploma program in accordance with the requirements of the faculty concerned. Formats vary. We use print materials, audio-tapes, video, teleconferencing, CD-ROM and the internet. Some courses are delivered on line.

B: How much do they cost?

A: It depends on the course. History courses are not usually that expensive, relatively speaking. A 3-credit course would probably cost you about $500.

B: Can I start whenever I want?

A: You can work at your own speed to a certain extent. However, all summer courses begin on June 18 and must be completed by August 20. Those are fixed dates.

B: O.k. I am interested in History 490, which is a history of India.