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In June professors Haraguchi
and Martin took a small group of students to Japan in a program
sponsored by Asian studies. Professor Haraguchi who teaches
in the department of modern languages at FIU, enrolled some
of her Japanese language students. Professors Martin's business
students were interested in observing an Asian business culture
at work. No one was disappointed. After landing in Tokyo,
the group spent several days there before taking the "Shinkansen"
bullet train to kyoto. There the group visited the sites of
this ancient capital, including the palace, temples and museums.
From there, another train carried them to Hiroshima and Fukuoka,
considered one of Japan's smaller cities because it has less
then three million inhabitants.
Professor Haraguchi taught a Japanese culture
course, while professor Martin's students studied strategic
management and international business. These courses were
greatly enhanced by the onsite observations of the students,
and the opportunity to compare business and cultural practices.
In particular, the ubiquitous 7-Eleven Japan offered the opportunity
to compare product offering and pricing with the US counterpart.
While some differences were dramatic, Japanese society is
very orderly and Japanese accommodate visitors like few other
cultures.
Purpose:
Students will gain knowledge and understanding of the culture
and society of Japan and Hong Kong.
Semester:
To be Announced.
Dates:
N/A
Courses:
 MAN
4602 - International Business
MAN
4633 - Strategic Management for Multinational Corporations
MAN
4722 - Strategic Management
MAN
4930 - Special Topics
FOL
3955 - Japanese Culture and Society for Business
Places
to be Visited:
Tokyo, Kyoto and Hong Kong.
Program
Cost:
$2450 + Tuition + Fees
(Cost includes air-fare, accommodations, local transportation
and some meals)
Scholarships/
Financial Aid: |
Office
of International Studies offers $300 - $500 need-based
scholarships. Click here
to apply. |
| Financial Aid is available for Study
Abroad programs. Click here
for more information. |
For
More Information Contact:
Asuka Haraguchi
Modern Languages and Institute for Asian Studies
DM 493B
Phone: 305-348-6516
Email: haraguca@fiu.edu
Institute
of Asian Studies
J. Randall Martin
Management and International Business
RB 349B
Phone: 305-348-3310
Email: martinjr@fiu.edu
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