Please join me in congratulating LAHC professors Tasha Davis and Theresa Oh, who received sabbatical awards for 2019-20! Here’s a brief overview of their projects.
Tasha Davis
During my sabbatical, I am exploring debilitative communication apprehension (CA) among college students, and the treatments and accommodations that can be made available for these students. Along with developing appropriate curriculum that adheres to the course and learning objectives of the Communication Studies Department, I intend my research to be a foundation for training and professional development opportunities for my ACC colleagues, and to promote greater awareness of high CA levels in the college classroom.
Theresa Oh
This sabbatical is my professional and personal journey. It has been a lifelong dream to immerse myself in the day-to-day life in the city of Kyoto. I plan to take Japanese language courses, practice Zen meditation at Buddhist temples and study calligraphy and vegetarian cooking during the three months this coming fall. I also want to update my teaching materials by researching and gathering digital media on various facets of Tokyo life to incorporate into my teaching lessons.
While in Japan I will write a weekly blog for the ACC community. Students will be able to keep up with me as I take the subways, watch thousands of pedestrians cross at Shibuya Crossing, walk the Philosopher’s Path, practice calligraphy, and much more. I hope to come back energized and motivated to share my experiences with my students and colleagues at ACC.
