JAPAN- CRITICAL THINKING IN THE PROFESSION

Global Classroom: Tokyo, Japan

2020

Spend three weeks exploring one of the most dynamic modern cities in the world. As the capital of Japan and the largest metropolitan area in the world, Tokyo is on the cutting edge of everything from architecture, technology, and fashion to food and pop culture. Along with the futuristic, you will also find pockets of deeply traditional culture and amazing natural beauty. The A-State Global Classroom program gives you the opportunity to affordably explore a unique, refreshing, and incredibly exciting part of the world. Spend three weeks living in Tokyo while taking one or two courses in History, Business, Strategic Communication, Media Management, or Service Learning. Courses are taught by A-State faculty members housed at our partner schools, Rikkyo and Meiji Universities, and complemented with immersive co-curricular activities designed to increase intercultural understanding.

Estimated Cost:$2,800 USD(Mexico participants)

*Study Abroad travel voucher available.

*Cost subject to change based on enrollment.

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June 7-June 29, 2020Trip Timeline:

$3,100 USD(U.S. participants)

JAPAN- 2020

HOW DO I APPLY?AState.edu/StudyAbroad/

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APPLICATIONS DUE:December 1, 2019

WHAT’S INCLUDED WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED• Airfare• Housing• Breakfast Meals• 2 Day Trip Experiences• Reloadable Metro Card

• A-State Tuition and Fees • Lunch Meals• Dinner Meals• Passport Application Fee• Textbooks

What are the requirements?

Course Description

Cultural Experiences

• GPA of 2.5 or higher• Available to any student in good academic standing• Open to all majors

This class is designed to introduce the basic elements of critical thinking in a professional setting. This will be done through an exploration of critical thinking in a range of professional settings through reading, writing, and communication using technology, professionally-prepared materials, and statistical charts.

• Museums: Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, National Museum of Japanese History, Mori Art Museum and Edo-Tokyo Museum

• Geisha Dance and Tea Service at Gion Corner• Imperial Palace and Gardens• Historic Asakusa and Ancient Temple Senso-ji• Sumo Wrestling• Day Trip #1: Kamakura• Day Trip #2: Hakone

Global Leadership Through Service

Rikkyo University

CRITICAL THINKING IN THE PROFESSION