- Taipei, Taiwan
Named Ilha Formosa (Beautiful Island) by Portuguese sailors in the 1600s for its beaches and mountains, Taiwan holds a unique history in East Asia with rule by both China and Japan in the last two centuries. It is also home to one of the world's most modern cities, Taipei. This mix of natural beauty, Asian traditions, and modernity make it the perfect place to study perceptions and realities of disability through Eastern and Western lenses. We'll partner with undergrad students in Taiwan to visit schools and community centers. The objectives for this class are to learn that no one is normal, different does not mean bad, people with disabilities can be jerks, and how we can alleviate difficulties that exceptionalities can cause without pathologizing difference.
Area(s) of Study
- Educational Leadership And Pol