INT 198 - Learning from Intercultural Experiences

Learning from Intercultural Experiences is a course especially designed for first year students participating in the WheaGo Global first semester abroad program. It must be taken while the student is studying abroad. It will begin prior to arrival in the host country and continue throughout the semester. It is an interdisciplinary course that will address concepts of cultural differences, cultural humility and adaptation, and global citizenship. Wheaton professors from the departments such as anthropology, sociology, psychology, political science, business, fine arts, languages, visual art and history of art will help students approach their experiences and learning from a variety of disciplinary perspectives.

This course has been created using the Inquiry-Based Learning model, which means, instead of being told what you should be learning, you’re encouraged to identify and research interest areas unique to your own journey. At first, you’ll be asked to discuss what you’re seeing, experiencing, and learning, but then you’ll be asked to delve deeper, learn more, investigate, and build an understanding of those things. You will drive your learning - progressing from observation and foundational learning, through to questioning and investigation, and then, reflecting on the learning that you experienced while abroad. And, of course, you need to be able to tell your story! So, while you are living and learning abroad, you’ll also be practicing telling your story and conveying what you’ve learned.

Credits 4

Notes
Students must be enrolled in WheaGo Global First Semester Abroad .