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Alphine Jefferson, professor of history, is in his second year as director of the Summer Session at The College of Wooster. The course offerings are designed to provide an opportunity for college students to earn credits during the summer and to experience a Wooster education. They also provide an opportunity for others to participate in an enlightening and exciting study of a subject area of interest to them.  Past Q&A's
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For many, summer school still carries a remedial reputation. It is often seen as a requirement for students who could not keep up with the pace of a course the first time around. But at The College of Wooster, summer school provides an opportunity for enrichment, enlightenment, and advancement for current students and anyone else interested in a stimulating intellectual experience. Alphine Jefferson, professor of history and director of the summer session, describes Wooster’s “Summer of Discovery” and invites everyone in the community to consider going back to school. Q. Are there advantages to taking courses in the summer? A. Summer school is a good time for students to catch up or get ahead in their academic pursuits. It also offers unique experimental courses not generally offered during the regular school year. In addition, it allows students to really focus on one or two courses and immerse themselves in the subject matter. Q. Are Wooster’s summer course offerings open to the general public? A. Yes, summer school is open to the public. Interested persons, ranging from high school students to senior citizens, are welcome and encouraged to take classes. We call our session a “Summer of Discovery,” and we truly believe that it provides a stimulating intellectual journey for people of all ages. Q. Can summer school courses be audited simply for the joy of learning? A. College policy allows a number of community audits in each class, if space is available, not only in the summer but also throughout the school year. Obviously, students enrolled for credit are given priority in registration, but there is often space available in many classes for those who wish to participate. Q. What courses are being offered this summer? A. Once again, we have an exciting and varied offering of courses, beginning with the Art Department’s Introduction to Ceramics, which explores clay as an artistic medium through a variety of fundamental forming, surface decoration, and firing techniques commonly used by potters and sculptors. In addition, Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion, which focuses on the study of the sacred and the supernatural in many cultures around the world, will be offered through the Department of Anthropology. Also on the schedule are Introduction to Non-Fictional Writing, an English course that shows students how to write with clarity and power; Mathematics in Contemporary Society, which explores the many practical uses of mathematics in the modern world; International Relations on Film, a political science course that examines contemporary global issues, such as human rights, nationalism, terrorism, and war, through film; Religions East and West, a religious studies course that provides a basic introduction to the comparative study of religions from several Asian and Western traditions; and Indigenous Images: Tradition, Story Telling, and Film, a theatre class that explores how indigenous filmmakers bend and blend traditional practices and modern cinematographic techniques to break free of “the colonial gaze.” Q. Will the credits transfer to other schools? A. All courses carry full college course credit unless otherwise noted. Wooster courses are easily transferred to other institutions, and generally transfer as four credit hours. Students may enroll for a maximum of two courses during the 2003 Summer Session. The Registrar’s Office will send a transcript to the participant’s school upon request. Q. What courses are being offered this summer? A. Once again, we have an exciting and varied offering of courses, beginning with the Art Department’s Introduction to Ceramics, which explores clay as an artistic medium through a variety of fundamental forming, surface decoration, and firing techniques commonly used by potters and sculptors. In addition, Magic, Witchcraft, and Religion, which focuses on the study of the sacred and the supernatural in many cultures around the world, will be offered through the Department of Anthropology. Also on the schedule are Introduction to Non-Fictional Writing, an English course that shows students how to write with clarity and power; Mathematics in Contemporary Society, which explores the many practical uses of mathematics in the modern world; International Relations on Film, a political science course that examines contemporary global issues, such as human rights, nationalism, terrorism, and war, through film; Religions East and West, a religious studies course that provides a basic introduction to the comparative study of religions from several Asian and Western traditions; and Indigenous Images: Tradition, Story Telling, and Film, a theatre class that explores how indigenous filmmakers bend and blend traditional practices and modern cinematographic techniques to break free of “the colonial gaze.” Q. What are the dates, costs, and procedures for registration? A. The Summer Session runs from May 19 through June 27. Registration can be completed anytime between now and May 19. The last day to add a class is May 26. The last day to drop a class is June 3. Tuition is $1,140 per course. The fee for housing is $650 for six weeks, and the fee for a six-week meal plan is $925. Students may register directly through the Registrar's Office, but to complete registration, payment of fees for the Summer Session must be made directly to the Business Office. Registration forms and information are also available through the Director of Summer Session, Alphine Jefferson, at 330-263-2455, or aljefferson@wooster.edu. The purchase of room, board, and the student medical plan is optional. Information about housing can be obtained by calling 330-263-2498. |
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