Thematic Studies Abroad
Waseda/TSA Program

The Academic Program

The TSA program at Lawrence is dedicated to helping students improve both their English proficiency and their understanding of contemporary global issues. Students may choose courses in a variety of disciplines that deal with the issues that affect all of us in the global community: anthropology, gender studies, education, ethnic studies, environmental public policy, and international studies. TSA students will meet and interact with Lawrence students who also have special interests in these areas. In the Fall Term, TSA students begin their exploration of global studies with the course, International Perspectives on American Culture, which is also attended by regular Lawrence students.

Program of Study (2008 - 2009)

Term I

• ESL - English in the American University
• International Perspectives on American Culture
• Freshman Studies - TSA section
• Introduction to American Society I (meets once per week)

 

Term II

• Core course in global studies, such as:
• Introduction to Environmental Studies
• Introduction to Gender Studies
• Introduction to International Relations
• Ethnicity, Cultural Diversity, and Education
• Race and Ethnicity in the United States
• ESL - Advanced Communicative English
• Elective Course in thematic area
• Introduction to American Society II (meets once every two weeks)

 

Term III

• Optional ESL Course - Speaking and Listening
• Two to three elective courses in thematic area
• Introduction to American Society III (meets once every two weeks)

 

Academic Schedule

Arrival: Sunday, September 14
Orientation & Term I: September 15 - December 12
Winter Break: December 13 - January 4
Term II: January 5 - March 20
Spring Break: March 21 - March 29
Term III: March 30 - June 11

 

For additional information, please see academic calendars

 

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