If you have questions about this program, email the
program leader listed below.
Human-Centered Design for Multicultural Families of Disabled Children in Tokyo, Japan
Program Details
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 10923
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| Duration |
Summer
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| Upcoming Program Dates |
| Summer 2025 |
05/13/25 to 05/28/25
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Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Enrollment Details: Enrollment Currently Closed
Program Description
Students are invited to apply to a Maymester study abroad program in Tokyo, Japan. Human-Centered Design for Multicultural Families of Disabled Children in Tokyo, Japan
Course number SA 10923
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 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 be introduced to disabled 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 directly with families
*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.
All students participating in a departmental program will complete a pre and post assessment as part of program completion.
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 an exact cost)
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 21st, 2025.
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.
