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The honors freshman literature course at Tyler Junior College focuses on film adaptations of
literary pieces. From Conrad’s Heart of Darkness to Sendak’s Where the Wild Things Are,
honors students can learn both film and literary analysis. This session will focus on how to
incorporate film into an Honors lit course.
Study and Research Options Abroad
Friday, October 22
11:00 AM – 12:10 PM
Marriott Tower 3rd Floor, Bennie Moten B
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Student Moderator: Grace Benton, University of Alabama at Birmingham *
Creating a Distinctly Honors Short-Term Study Abroad Program
Barry Falk, James Madison University
Daniel Richardson, James Madison University *
Maureen Shanahan, James Madison University
This presentation describes an innovative study abroad program for first- and second-year honors
students at James Madison University. The program focused on the celebrated Bloomsbury
Group. Three summer weeks in London were preceded by a semester-long seminar and followed
by a symposium. The presentation will also discuss challenges posed in creating and running this
program.
International Community-Based Research: Challenging Students through High-Impact
Practices
Brittany A. Heaton, Defiance College *
Mary Ann Studer, Defiance College
Presenters will offer student and faculty perspectives on this community-based research model as
implemented in Belize. This presentation will discuss the model’s structure, alignment with
community-based research best practices, assessment, and the strategic role that an honors
program plays in preparing students to engage in high impact practices.
Recruitment and Retention II
Friday, October 22
11:00 AM – 12:10 PM
Marriott Tower 3rd Floor, Jay McShann A
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