Coursework Examples
Below are different textual examples I have written throughout my years at Clemson. There are different linguistic, business and cultural examples.
Linguistic Works
This essay explains Japan’s 3S method—Sort, Set in order, and Shine—a workplace system that improves efficiency, safety, and organization. Originating after WWII and expanded into 5S, it became a global model through companies like Toyota. The essay highlights its benefits, challenges, and importance in promoting discipline, teamwork, and continuous improvement in any industry.
This essay reflects my favorite city, Lake Tahoe. It talks about different activities you can do there during the summer and winter time as well as some background information about the town.
Business Works
This essay examines the opportunities and challenges of introducing an eco-friendly American brand into Japan’s market. It analyzes Japan’s economic conditions, consumer behavior, and cultural expectations, emphasizing the importance of trust, transparency, and localization in business strategy. The study concludes that collaboration with domestic companies and adapting products to reflect Japanese values can strengthen Sustainabar’s competitiveness and long-term success in Japan.
This essay analyzes Starbucks Corporation through an economic lens, covering its history, growth, and global success. It examines supply and demand trends, price elasticity, production costs, and Starbucks’ position in a monopolistic competition. The paper highlights the company’s strong brand loyalty, use of technology, and steady revenue growth. It concludes by recommending that Starbucks continue advancing its sustainability efforts to strengthen its brand and maintain market dominance.
Culture & Literature Works
This essay explores how Black Butler uses role language (役割語) to reflect and shape perceptions of class, occupation, and identity. By examining different characters, it highlights how speech patterns reveal power dynamics and social hierarchy in a Victorian-inspired setting. Through their distinct ways of speaking, the series demonstrates how language reinforces structure, respect, and authority within society.
This essay explores how naming traditions reflect cultural identity. While Japanese names emphasize harmony, meaning, and family legacy, American names often highlight creativity and self-expression. As globalization connects societies, both cultures are finding new ways to balance individuality and tradition through the names we choose.