American Studies Program 2012 CATALOG - Tokyo International ...

Fall Semester Willamette University Course Guidelines
Willamette University and TIUA have jointly established the following guidelines for ASP
students who will be taking Willamette University classes in fall semester. Please read
them carefully as you prepare to register.
A. General Information
1. In fall semester, TIUA recommends that a student complete at least one Willamette
University course. Please note that the minimum TOEFL standard for admission
of international students to Willamette University is 560 or higher. So, if your
TOEFL score is lower than 560, please be advised that a WU course will be very
challenging. Please refer to the Open Willamette Courses and Restricted Willamette
Courses guidelines below. Consult with your Academic Advisor if you are planning
on taking a WU academic course.
2. Taking a Willamette University course in the fall semester will depend on your
English language ability (measured by the TOEFL) and your overall grade point average
(GPA) in spring and summer semesters.
B. Open Willamette Courses
The following courses are open to all ASP students:
· Willamette Exercise Science Activity courses (EXSA 031X-085X) (2-3 spaces per
class)
· Japanese Language Practicum (up to 20 spaces)
· Theatre Practicum courses
· Music Performance courses (e.g. choirs, bands, etc.) and Applied Music lessons.
Auditions may be required for acceptance into these classes.
· First year foreign language courses (Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish,
etc.)
Important Note: Although these courses are open to all ASP students regardless
of TOEFL score, it is important that you work hard to develop your English language
skills and your academic study skills. These courses may be challenging and will
require that you be able to communicate effectively. Class sizes are limited.
C. Restricted Willamette Courses
1. If you want to take a Willamette University 100 or 200-level course not listed
in the section above, you must have a cumulative ASP GPA of 3.0 and a
TOEFL score of 500 at the time of registration.
2. If your TOEFL score is between 450-497 AND your ASP GPA is 3.0 or
higher at the time of registration (June 13), you may petition to take a Willamette
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