Summer Registration 2012

Table of Contents

1. ASP Summer and Fall Electives Courses
2. Criteria for Taking Electives in Summer and Fall
3. ASP Summer Course Schedule
4. ASP Summer Electives and English VI Course Descriptions

2012 Elective Courses

Information subject to change

Criteria for Taking ASP Electives in Summer and Fall Semesters

To take 2 electives in summer semester a student needs:

• Minimum 2.0 (C) GPA and TOEFL score of 440 or higher

• Note:  If your GPA falls below a 2.0 at the end of spring semester, you will no longer be able to take two summer semester elective courses.

OR

• Minimum 2.0 (C) GPA and TOEFL score of 430-437 and permission of Academic Advisor

• Note:  If your GPA falls below a 2.0 at the end of spring semester, you will no longer be able to take two summer semester elective courses.

  Summer Semester Advanced Course - One of the summer elective courses will be an Advanced Elective course.  This will be open only to those ASP students who have a 430 or higher TOEFL score and Academic Advisor approval.  The course will be determined at a later date.
  Fall Semester Advanced Course - There will be at least one TIUA Advanced Course for fall semester.  This course will be open only to students with a 440 or higher TOEFL score, a 3.0 GPA from spring semester, and Academic Advisor approval.  The course will be determined at a later date.

• Minimum cumulative 3.0 (B) GPA and a TOEFL score between 450-497 and permission of Academic Advisor
• Note:  If your GPA falls below a 3.0 at the end of summer semester, you may not be able to take a WU restricted course in fall semester.

ASP Course Schedule – Summer Semester 2012

(Information is subject to change)

Morning Classes

ASP Electives and English VI Course Descriptions

9:00 – 10:15

American History I: Civil Rights   (Jennifer Jopp)   4 credits
[Applied English 10:30-11:20, Julie Varga, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ]   2 credits

This is a course on the history of the United States from the 1940s to the late 1960s, with a special emphasis on the history of the Civil Rights movement.  We will study this time period in American history through readings, lectures, film, music, and other materials. Our goal is to understand the origins, events, accomplishments, and legacy of the Civil Rights Movement.
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American Politics    (David Gutterman)   4 credits
[Applied English 10:30-11:20, Tamara Smith, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ]   2 credits

This course is an introductory overview of American politics and government. We will examine the people and cultural landscape of America, the central ideas and structure of American political institutions, and the Presidential election of 2012.
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American Society and Culture through Music - B  (Mike Nord)   4 credits
[Applied English 10:30-11:20, MaryJane Danan, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ]  2 credits

This course will focus on developing an understanding of American culture through applied creative engagement with music, video and image.  Students will author digital music and multimedia works in a state of the art music technology lab.  Reflective writing and discussion will develop communication skills as each student 1) shares their thinking and creative processes, 2) critiques works, and 3) explores similarities and differences between the United States and Japan.

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American Studies - A: Ethics in a Global Business Envorinment   (Ivan Welty) 4 credits
[Applied English 10:30-11:20, Jane Averill, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ] 2 credits

The goal of this course is to study American culture and society through an analysis of traditional and contemporary American values, social institutions, and means of expression.

This course introduces students to the study of ethical issues in the business world. We will examine several ways of thinking about ethics, and apply those ethical approaches to case studies drawn from business history and from our own class exercises. Course materials will include readings and film, and students will contribute to a course blog.
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Introduction to Linguistics   (Melanie Jipping) 4 credits
[Applied English 10:30-11:20, Melanie Jipping] 2 credits

Language is central to our identity as social and cultural beings.  It is pervasive, complex and creative and at the same time, elusive, effortless and rule-governed.  At some level, everyone is fascinated by language and, yet most of its proficient users have little understanding of the intricacies of how it works.  The study of language touches a variety of academic disciplines from sociology and anthropology to psychology and neurology, but the one discipline solely devoted to it is the field of linguistics.

This course provides students with a survey of the basic issues in the field of linguistics.  Topics studied include the nature and origin of language, phonological systems, morphology, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, discourse analysis, language and the brain, first and second language acquisition and the interaction of language and culture.  The course will focus primarily on English (and to some extent Japanese) to provide examples of the topics and issues covered and will attempt to draw attention to linguistic comparisons between the two languages.
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English VI - Pronunciation and Conversation (Marianne Stipe)    2 credits

The focus of this class is to develop and strengthen your spoken English language skills.  We will study pronunciation so that your speech will become clearer and more accurate.  We will also do a variety of conversation activities during the class.  You will have the chance to have conversations with each other and with native speakers. We will work on reading aloud to practice the English sound system and will do an activity at a local elementary school.
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English VI - International Short Stories (Steve Linke)  2 credits

International short stories (from 2 to 8+ pages long) written in English by authors from several different countries and cultures.  Students will learn about different genres or types of short-story literature, e.g., narrative (mainly speaking), mystery, humor, romance, etc.  They will also learn the structures and organizational styles of this literature.  We will also learn and talk about the cultures, vocabulary and idioms in these stories.

Students will also write their own short story in English and share and discuss them with their classmates.

This course is a very good introduction to literature in general as well as the variety of cultures that make up the English-speaking world.  It is also a good way to improve reading, creative writing and academic discussion skills in English. 
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English VI  - Listening To and Telling Our Stories (Sirena Tabet)  2 credits

Every culture has stories it tells and people who tell them. This course will focus on developing your listening and speaking skills by listening to and telling each other the kinds of stories Americans tell: jokes, fables, and other traditional tales, Native American and African American stories, and our own personal stories. We will begin with very short stories and progress to longer ones, telling first in pairs, then in small groups, then to the whole class, and finally to a real audience.
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English VI  - TOEIC Preparation (Melanie Jipping)  2 credits

In the TOEIC Preparation course, we will focus on strategies and skills to improve performance on the TOEIC test. We will focus on listening comprehension, reading and vocabulary building. We will take two practice tests, one at the beginning of the semester and one at the end, to measure student improvement.
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12:30 - 1:45

American Society-A: Diversity and Multiculturalism in America  (Emily Drew)  4 credits
[Applied English 1:55-2:45, Marianne Stipe, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ]   2 credits

This course is an introduction to the issues of diversity and multiculturalism in the United States, with a special emphasis on race, class, gender, sexuality and disability.  We will examine the history of these concepts, what they mean in American society today, and how they promote inequality.  This will help us to better understand how to respond to the challenges of living in a diverse society.
Professor’s e-mail: edrew@willamette.edu

American Studies-B: Environmental Issues in the U.S. West (Bob Reinhardt) 4 credits

[Applied English 1:55-2:45, Steve Linke, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ] 2 credits

The goal of this course is to study American culture and society through an analysis of traditional and contemporary American values, social institutions, and means of expression.

This course will introduce students to historical and current debates about the environment in the U.S. West.  We will investigate the various sides of important environmental issues, and we will explore different ways of thinking about how people interact with, experience, use, and perceive the environment.  Course topics include: National Parks (like Yosemite and Yellowstone), economic development and environmental conservation, recreation and tourism, river development and water use, and more.
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American Studies-C: Heroes      (Lora Yasen)   4 credits

[Applied English 1:55-2:45, Lora Yasen]   2 credits

The goal of this course is to study American culture and society through an analysis of traditional and contemporary American values, social institutions, and means of expression.

This course will examine various types of heroes and the role historical, fictional and contemporary heroes play in shaping American culture. Through the study of films, readings and discovery projects, students will consider the definition and attributes of heroes and consider how the concept of “hero” has changed. Students will learn about the lives of real heroes from historical biographies and observe current trends in the entertainment industry about heroes. Students will study fictional heroes in fantasy books and superhero films and learn how the hero journey pattern is used in telling stories. They will discuss professional athletes and celebrities as role-models and/or heroes and the surrounding controversies. Professor’s e-mail:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

American Studies-D: All About Oregon   (Russell Fauss) 4 credits

[Applied English 1:55-2:45, Russell Fauss] 2 credits

The goal of this course is to study American culture and society through an analysis of traditional and contemporary American values, social institutions, and means of expression.

This area studies course will give students an overview of the forces that have shaped this state and the issues facing it today. Units of the class will cover topics such as geography, environment, history, economy, society and current events. Class assignments will include readings, discussions, research projects and presentations. The class also includes several field trips to relevant locations in the area.
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American Studies-E: Concepts and Contemporary Issues in Sport and Sport Science
(Peter Harmer, Stas Stavrianeas, Junggi Hong, Michael Lockard) 4 credits
[Applied English 1:55-2:45, Sirena Tabet, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ]  2 credits

The goal of this course is to study American culture and society through an analysis of traditional and contemporary American values, social institutions, and means of expression.

Sport is an important social institution and reflects the values and characteristics of the cultures in which it is practiced. It is also a universal activity and an important way to understand differences between countries. In addition, it is important to understand how science contributes to improving sports performance and how the discoveries that help athletes to be better can also be beneficial to improving the health and wellbeing of the general population. This class will examine these various issues as they relate to the USA.
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English VI - Vocabulary in the News (Julie Varga)   2 credits

Does your vocabulary seem too small?  Do you forget vocabulary words right after a test?  Do you spend time searching for the right words to say something?  Learn to hold on to your words.  A larger vocabulary will help you understand the content of your classes better.  It will help you read, and write English better.  It can help you raise your TOEIC and TOEFL scores.  A larger vocabulary can help you talk with English-speaking friends and feel more comfortable trying new things.  In this vocabulary course, you will learn important key words and phrases from the news in topic areas such as Sports, International Affairs, the Economy, Politics, and Entertainment.  You will practice and remember your new vocabulary in many ways during class activities.  When you finish the course, you will “own” many new vocabulary words.  More importantly, you will know ways of learning and remembering even more new words in the future. 

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English VI - Readers Theater (Tamara Smith)  2 credits

In Reader’s Theater students will read stories that have been written like a play.  They will use their voices and faces to create characters and to express important ideas and feelings in the story.  The goal of this course is for students to enjoy the process of reading, learn new vocabulary, read more fluently, and improve their pronunciation.
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English VI - Listening Comprehension (MaryJane Danan)  2 credits

This course will help students improve their listening comprehension through guided practice with a variety of “authentic language” media recorded in English such as:  video news stories, current radio news broadcasts, song lyrics of American pop music, music videos, and a classic American film. In addition, students will choose their own internet news stories or conversations to listen to, and report on, in weekly independent listening logs. Students will also engage in daily “ear training” listening comprehension exercises such as dictations to learn to focus on fine points in listening.
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English VI - Pronunciation and Speaking  (Christine Nile)  2 credits

This course will teach how to use American English vowels and consonants correctly and also how to learn correct stress so that you can be understood by native speakers of English.  Course projects will involve imitating a native speaker and performing a dramatic recitation in English.
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Applied English (Summer and Fall Semesters)

The main focus of Applied English is the development of English language skills.  The course is closely coordinated with a specific TIUA elective course.  For example:  Intercultural Management, American Society, Human Resource Management, American Politics.  Students will use all skills in this course: listening, speaking, reading, and writing.  Discussions, presentations, listening activities, and reading/writing assignments will focus on the topics of the ASP elective course—but the purpose of the activities is to help the student develop greater oral and written fluency in English. It will also help students to better understand the subject matter being taught in the ASP elective course.