MLO 5: Cultural Internalization and Language Immersion
Outcome Description:5.1 Students demonstrate that they have actively immersed themselves in authentic Japanese cultural and linguistic environments and have internalized the language and cultural experience, from which they have developed a personal understanding and new perspectives of the community. Students develop intercultural communication skills and strategies, and learn to adapt and respond in effective ways. Courses Taken:
JAPN 420- Maximizing Study Abroad
ASE 290- Student Exchange
Reflective Narrative:
Cultural internalization, and language immersion was one of the most influential parts from my studies at the university. My student exchange experience imprinted on me and I can easily say that I am a different person from who I was before I got the opportunity to internalize and immerse myself in Japan.