Course in American Studies
Tokyo International University Of America
Key Information
Campus location
Salem, USA
Languages
English
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Earliest start date
Sep 2023
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Introduction
The educational experience at TIUA consists of three major components: the development of English language fluency, study of special subject areas in elective courses, and the opportunity to study in the Willamette University community. After testing and orientation, students enter appropriate levels of the core curriculum in written and oral communication, instructed by specially trained language faculty.
This program requires students to be active language learners by having them participate in a variety of assignments that demand the use of English language skills in listening comprehension, group discussion, presentations and speeches, reading, vocabulary development, and academic writing.
Course work is enhanced by the use of TlUA's state-of-the-art Kaneko Learning Center. Specially designed computer learning software is available to supplement classroom work and textbook material, and students are offered continuous opportunities to practice spoken English.
American Studies Program (ASP) students also take elective courses from specific academic disciplines, accompanied by appropriate Applied English courses. The elective courses are taught by WU faculty and include a variety of subjects related to the student's major field of study at TIU of Japan.
The Applied English courses are closely coordinated with the elective courses. As a result of on-going consultation among TIUA and WU professors, content from the elective courses is integrated into the Applied English courses so that students simultaneously improve their command of English and strengthen their understanding of subject matter.