Cross-Cultural Design for Disability and Society
Program Details
If you have questions about this program, email the
program leader listed below.
The arrangements for the travel, housing, meals, excursions and course content of
this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be
answered by the program leader listed below.
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| Program Type |
Departmental |
| Program Location |
Tokyo, Japan
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| Course # |
SA 10907 or
SA 59000
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| Duration |
Summer
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| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Summer 2027 |
07/25/27 to 08/07/27
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Program Description
Students are invited to apply to a late summer study abroad program in Tokyo, Japan. Cross-Cultural Design for Disability and Society
Course number SA 10907 SA 59000
Refer to the Polytechnic Global website for more information.
Students will learn about how public policy impacts disabled daily life and technology access, through comparing and contrasting the public policies of Japan and the United States. Students will find that both systems have advantages and disadvantages, and that no system fully supports disabled people and their technology rights.
Students will learn about the history of industrialization in Japan, the cultural attitudes toward technology as informed by Buddhism, Shinto beliefs, and historic social rituals and hierarchies. They will also learn about current policies in technology advancement. These lessons will be supported by tours of historic sites, museums visits, and other cultural experiences.
Students will be expected to conduct qualitative research collaboratively and work together to ensure that data collection protocols are culturally relevant and thus supportive of valid data and interpretation.
Students will collaborate with engineering students from Chiba Institute of Technology on design prototypes.
Students will be introduced to disabled people, including children, and their families, and explore novel technology design that supports children in pursuing something that brings them joy.
*Learn Human-Centered Methods
*Work in intercultural teams
*Create solutions with disabled stakeholders
*Design with history, culture, and policy
*Learn essential global work skills
Academic Credit
3 credits
Eligibility
All students are eligible reguardless of major or language proficiency.
Students will write a statement of interest in case of overenrollment.
Students who do not already have a passport may not recieve one in time to travel. International students may need to check the visa requirements for Japan. We will support your application with necessary letters.
Program Cost
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
Course Fees: $4951.59 (this is the cost from last year, it is expected to be lower this year. We have not finalized this yet.)
Additional costs (flights, meals): $2925 (this is a maximum estimate)
Total: $7,876.59
Financial Aid information: https://www.purdue.edu/gpp/sa/financialresources/scholarships.html
Application Deadline
Applications must be completed by February 22nd, 2027.
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
Click here for a list of scholarships and grants available to assist with the costs of studying overseas.
