WSE International Studies ProgramPhoto of Mount Fuji in Japan


Contact Information:
Dr. Richard Huber
huberr@uncw.edu
Education Building 218
910-962-3561 Phone
910-962-3609 Fax

International Studies Program
Watson School of Education
University of North Carolina
Wilmington
601 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-5980

Japan

Study abroad in Japan
EDN: Comparative Education: US and Japan (3 Credits)
EDN: Culture and Education: Japan (3 Credits)

This course allows students to reflect about teaching and learning as they look at education through the eyes of Japanese educators. Students will become familiar with cultural aspects of Japan that impact education, will spend one week in Japanese schools observing and working with Japanese teachers and students, and will participate in collaborative reflection groups sharing observations and exploring connections.

Kinkakuji, JapanStudents will receive six semester hours of credit. This credit may be used to meet specific requirements in a graduate program or academic concentration or elective requirements in an undergraduate program.

For more information, please view our Summer 2010 Poster.

For information see WSE Study Abroad Fair November 12 in WSE Atrium.

Please enjoy our presentation on "Learning Through the Eyes of Another Culture" and our photos from our most recent trip.

Site Coordinator
Dr. Brad Walker
910-962-3240
walkerb@uncw.edu