Amanda Weiss
JAPN 3693
Summer 2020
Summer 2019

Japan Today is a Japanese language course held in Beppu Japan during the summer abroad program that is organized around the theme of environmental sustainability. We discuss topics including solar energy, thermal energy, biomass, garbage disposal, local produce, and the Japanese concept of "mottainai" (trying to avoid wasting things). We also take students on a farmstay, to a geothermal plant, and to an elementary school. This is a community-driven course focused on teaching students how to think about issues of sustainability in Japan.

Course Type
Prerequisite
Part of Japan Study Abroad
Course Level
Partner Engagement
Core Curriculum Requirements