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Courses and Academic Information

At Earlham, Waseda students will find faculty committed to helping them learn both in and out of the classroom. Our faculty are available to meet with students, answer questions, and provide clarification on points made in class. It is common that other students will meet to work in groups and discuss class material on their own. Earlham also offers many academic resources, including the Writing Lab, libraries, computing services and tutoring.

The curriculum of the TSA Program is designed to build skills in English while preparing students to enroll in regular Earlham courses. In the fall, studies will be focused on content such as U.S. cultural issues, intercultural issues, and global issues. In the spring, a limited number of core courses will continue the themes established in the fall. During both semesters, students will have the opportunity to enroll in Earlham courses. Many students are attracted to Earlham for its strengths in Peace and Global Studies and International Studies. Waseda students will find courses in these areas a good complement to the core courses.

2006-07 Course List

Fall Semester

• Contemporary Global Issues (4 hours)
• Intermediate Academic Writing (3 hours) AND Perspectives on American Life (3 hours) OR Advanced Academic Writing (4 hours)

Spring Semester
During the spring semester, students who show strong English proficiency will be allowed to choose from one of the following two courses. Other students will be required to take both.

• The American Experience (4 hours)
  
• Seminar on Social Trends (4 hours)

In addition to the TSA courses, each student will need to enroll in regular courses to meet the required minimum of 12 hours of credit. Courses from across the curriculum will be available. Students will receive advising as to appropriate courses for their interests and English ability.
May term, an intensive 3 week course offered in May, is also available for students. The total course load for Spring semester and May term may not exceed 18 hours of credit.

You may look at the Earlham Curriculum Guide to see which regular courses are offered.  You may also view the list of classes that previous TSA students have taken.