SABR 381 - Study Abroad Experience

Variable Credits
This course engages students in learning and discovery about the different cultural, geographical, historical, economic, business, religious, and ethical practices of host countries through the experience of living and studying outside of the United States. Students practice cultural competence through participation in discovery activities and structured observation of their surroundings while abroad and conduct discipline-specific and cultural studies of host countries with the United States and other nations in the global context.

Prerequisite(s): Acceptance to the Study Abroad Program.
Course Learning Outcomes:
1. Assess the current and future value of the study abroad experience in professional and personal terms.
2. Analyze changes in perception of cultural competence practice based on the experience.
3. Compare differences and commonalities in the discipline-specific and cultural practices of organizations in host countries with American discipline-specific and cultural practices.
5. Identify host countries unique discipline-specific and cultural practices.