- 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.
Sponsored by College of Education
Course(s)
- ALD 322 / ALD 379 - Individual Differences: Applied Learning and Development
Academic Information
Students earn 3 in-residence credits for ALD 322 or ALD 379 (includes Cultural Diversity flag). This program can count toward the Children & Society BDP certificate, the Early Childhood Intervention strand and the Intervention & Vulnerable Children strands of the Children & Society BDP.
Faculty
ALD 322 (cross-listed with 379) is taught by Dr. Katie Tackett, UT Dept. of Special Education
Language(s) of Instruction
English
Eligibility
- Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance
- Good academic standing; minimum 2.0 GPA (undergrad)
Service Learning/Internship
- Service Learning - No
- Internship - No
Housing
Students stay in shared dorms at National Taiwan Normal University. Please note that our in-country partner, Where There Be Dragons, is requiring all participants to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Open To
Students from all colleges and schools
Program Cost
2024 program fee TBD. 2022 Program Fee: $3,385. Includes welcome/farewell meals and 10 group meals, housing, co-curricular activities, guest lectures, and survival Chinese class, and visits to local schools/disability centers. Program fee does not include airfare, books, insurance, local transportation and personal expenses.
Dates:
- Program: June 6, 2024 to July 1, 2024
- Instructional: June 6, 2024 to July 1, 2024
- Final Deadline: February 1, 2024
Application Code
353050
Program Coordinator
Briana Gina Arenas
Additional Resources
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Information Session
Next Step
Wednesday, Sept. 13, 11AM / ZOOM Monday, Oct. 2, 12PM / ZOOM Thursday, Oct. 19, 12PM / SZB 3.802 Events Calendar link above for zoom link! For questions contact Briana Arenas (briana.arenas@austin.utexas.edu)