An opportunity to adjust gradually to the new academic demands of college life ...
Summer Advantage is a time for you to begin the transition to college life through tailored programming, peer and professional support, and planned recreational activities. Become familiar with the WSU campus and learn the most effective techniques for academic achievement through time management, study skills, and leadership workshops.
- Earn six college credits in four weeks.
- Fulfill a Humanities [H] and a Social Science [S] or American Diversity [D] general education requirement [GER].
- Discover campus resources.
- Develop leadership skills.
- Explore WSU in a supportive, academic, residential program.
- Participate in organized activities.
- Build a community of friends.
- Make WSU your home away from home.
- Enrich your life through University Recreation.
Who should attend Summer Advantage?
Anyone who has been accepted to Washington State University as a freshman beginning fall 2010.
What are the dates for Summer Advantage?
June 28- July 30, 2010
What class is offered for Summer Advantage?
Students enrolled in Summer Advantage will be registered in two courses (6 credits). We have not yet determined the classes that will be offered for Summer Advantage 2010. The 2009 classes were:Music 262 (Rock Music: History and Social Analysis)
You are going to really like this class, which explores the various stages of rock 'n' roll, from Elvis to Motown to the British Invasion. The class covers not only the progression of rock music, but the substantial political and social issues that go along with it, including the Vietnam War and the assassinations of President Kennedy and Martin Luther King Jr.-
Sociology 102 (Social Problems)
The study of social problems raises a number of questions. Is society fair? Are social problems caused by the failures of individuals? Are social problems systemic and in this sense caused by society? Is it possible to solve social problems?
These are very big questions – and there is not one correct answer. In fact, there is widespread disagreement about social problems among social scientists, political leaders and the members of society. For this reason, this course does not set out to provide you with the final answers. Instead, the course is designed to help you think about social problems and to become a critical consumer when others talk about them.