EDUC 2899 - Travel Study Japan: Culture, Education, and People

Institution:

Utah Tech University

Subject:

Education

Description:

Introductory course for students interested in culture and the public educational system of Japan. This course is a three (3) week classroom course followed by a ten (10) day travel study trip to Japan. The purpose of the course will be to learn about the culture of Japan through history, education and its people. In the three week intensive course module that occurs prior to the trip to Japan, students will participate in lecture/discussions that will build knowledge about different regions of Japan we will visit, as well as the entire country and the culture. After the introduction, the lecture/discussions will focus on the educational system of Japan to explore the differences and similarities between the US and Japanese educational system. In addition to visits to historical landmarks, excursions to public schools are included to experience the Japanese educational system. Home stay is also included at one of the regions visited. Additional travel fee required. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Demonstrates understanding of globalization and transnationalism to identify the relationship with the world we live in. 2. Develop a culturally responsive lesson plan. 3. Demonstrate knowledge of education through comparing the US and Japanese educational system. Prerequisite: Instructor permission. SU (odd)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.utahtech.edu/

Phone Number:

(435) 652-7500

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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