Writing/Language Specialists are experts in academic writing and English language.
They help students with:
- any type of college writing, at any point in the process, including assignment clarification, editing skills, and referencing
- English language support including writing, speaking, communication, and acculturation
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Writing/Language Specialists
Eric Gustavsen
English as a Second Language (ESL) Specialist
T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2220
eric.gustavsen@durhamcollege.ca
Support Offered
ESL support (for students whose first language is not English):
- Academic writing skills (for any course, in any program, at any stage of the writing process)
- Assignment clarification
- Content understanding (reading strategies to help understand content)
- Academic integrity instruction
- Editing skills instruction
- APA/MLA referencing
- Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling
- Pronunciation
- Essay and report writing
- Research skills
- Academic reading
- Presentation skills
- Vocabulary building
- Communication skills
- Acculturation support
- Conversation Circle (held weekly September to April)
Leslie Linstrum
Writing Specialist
T: 905.721.2000 ext. 2588
leslie.linstrum@durhamcollege.ca
Support Offered
Writing support (for students whose first language is English):
- Academic writing skills (for any course, in any program, at any stage of the writing process)
- Assignment clarification
- Content understanding (reading strategies to help understand content)
- Academic integrity instruction
- Editing skills instruction
- APA/MLA referencing
- Grammar/Punctuation/Spelling
- Essay and report writing
- Research skills
- Academic reading
- Presentation skills
Book An Appointment
- For writing/language support, you can book an individual 50-minute appointment with a Writing/Language Specialist
- Your appointment can be in person or remote
- To cancel or reschedule your appointment, email the specialist and SALS (sals@durhamcollege.ca) before 8:00am on the day of your appointment
For any questions about booking an appointment, email sals@durhamcollege.ca or call 905.721.2000 ext. 2491.
In your email, include your name, student number, phone number, program of study, and your appointment question.