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.
- ESL - English in the American University
- ESL - Experiential Language Learning
- Freshman Studies - TSA section
- Introduction to American Society I (meets once per week)
- Core course in global studies, such as:
- Introduction to Feminist Theory and Practice
- Introduction to Political Science
- International Politics
- Modern East Asian Civilization
- Introduction to Design for Theatre
- ESL - Advanced Communicative English
- Elective Course in thematic area
- Introduction to American Society II (meets once every two weeks)
- Optional ESL Course - Speaking and Listening
- Two to three elective courses in thematic area
- Introduction to American Society III (meets once every two weeks)
Program of Study (2009 - 2010)
Fall Term
Winter Term
Spring Term
Academic Schedule
Arrival: Sunday, September 5
Orientation & Fall Term: September 8 - November 25
Winter Break: November 26 - January 3
Winter Term: January 4 - March 20
Spring Break: March 21 - March 28
Spring Term: March 29 - June 11
For additional information, please see academic calendars
