Planning is the Key

MEMO FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
GUANGDONG UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN STUDIES

We want to welcome you to our campus and hope you have a productive and enjoyable year in China.

Please note: you will be teaching 3 Freshmen English classes each Monday. There are usually 18 weeks in each term, so please plan accordingly. This will allow you to cover all 16 chapters, with two extra weeks for review. Also, we do not have an exact date yet for the ending of the first semester, but as soon as that is made available, we will let you know. The start date for school has not yet been determined. Stay tuned for further notices on this matter.

Planning is the key to a productive Semester at GDUFS.

MEMO FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

GUANGDONG UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN STUDIES

NOTE: to all Freshmen English teachers. Freshmen do not start classes for four weeks, as they are all enrolled in Military training. Please plan accordingly.
Planning is the key to a productive Semester at GDUFS

Memo from the Department of English

Guangdong University of Foreign Students

Note: classes started last Monday. Hope you were able to meet with your Freshmen students at this time.

Planning is the key to a productive Semester at GDUFS

MEMO FROM THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

We have just been notified that all classes usually held on Thursday and Friday will be canceled in honor of something very important. Please note: these classes are to be made up on Saturday and Sunday. Please enjoy this unscheduled holiday time.

GDUFS - Where we highly value education.

MEMO FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH
GUANGDONG UNIVERSITY OF FOREIGN STUDIES

As new teachers in China, you may not be aware that the upcoming holiday is the second most important holiday in China. In honor of the Mid-Autumn Festival, school will be canceled for ten days. All Thursday and Friday classes are to be made up on Saturday and Sunday. No Monday classes will be rescheduled or made up.

Planning is the key to a productive Semester at GDUFS

MEMO FROM THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Good news, we have just learned that all classes will be called off on Friday, due to the opening ceremonies of the Asian Games. NOTE: no tickets are available for students or faculty. Please enjoy your day off.

GDUFS - Where we highly value education.

MEMO FROM THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Good news! we have just learned that all Monday classes will be called off Dec 13 for the opening ceremonies of the Para-Asian Games. NOTE: The opening ceremonies will be held Sunday evening, Dec 12. No tickets are available for anyone.

GDUFS - Where we highly value education.

MEMO FROM KATHY MAI - FRESHMAN ENGLISH CO-CORDINATOR

All Monday classes should be planning to hold their finals on January 3rd. This is the the 16th week of the calendar year, and will allow two weeks for all-school testing week to begin. Thus, your classes will conclude on Monday, January 3.

EMAIL TO KATHY: Hi, Kathy, Allen's students just told him that school has been called off on Monday, January 3rd...do you know anything about this? I have scheduled my final that day as you said.

EMAIL FROM KATHY MAI - FRESHMAN ENGLISH CO-COORDINATOR

I have not heard about school being canceled on January 3rd and will check with my colleagues this afternoon.

EMAIL FROM KATHY MAI - FRESHMAN ENGLISH CO-COORDINATOR

I have checked with my colleagues and they know nothing about this.

MEMO FROM THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS

Good News! We have just been informed that the New Year Holiday will extend from January 1 through January 3rd. No Monday classes will be held that day. Please enjoy this extended holiday.
GDUFS - Where we highly value education.

EMAIL TO VINCENT- FRESHMEN ENGLISH CO-CORDINATOR

Vincent, I am confused. Originally we were told there would be 18 weeks in the semester. As I total all the military training, holidays, days off, etc., I am now down to 10 Mondays that class was actually held. Can that be correct?

VINCENT: FRESHMAN ENGLISH CO-CORDINATOR

Each semester has 18 weeks. Please be sure that you have planned accordingly. It has been a pleasure working with you this semester.
Planning is the key to a productive Semester at GDUFS