An Intercultural Approach to Working Effectively with the Japanese 

NOTE: This workshop will be taught twice in the spring of 2007.  Each of these is cross-listed between Sociology and Business.

INSTRUCTORS:  
            Ikuyo Suzuki, Debbie Storrs & John Mihelich

CATALOG LISTINGS: 
           SOC 404 ST: Intercultural Approach to Working Effectively with the Japanese
           BUS 404 ST: Intercultural Approach to Working Effectively with the Japanese

DATES (Two options):

Option 1:
           February 2, Friday 6-10 p.m., date, February 3, Saturday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
          1 Credit
          CRN: SOC: 56660
                      BUS: 61774
          Location:  ALB 202

Option 2:
           March 2, Friday 6-10 p.m., March 3,  Saturday 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
          1 Credit
          CRN: SOC: 61776
                      BUS: 61775
          Location:  ALB 202

DESCRIPTION:

"Working Effectively with the Japanese" is a one-credit workshop designed to help individuals understand how interactions between U.S. American and Japanese citizens can be more effectively conducted once underlying cultural differences are explored and intercultural working strategies adopted.  This workshop is designed for students, professionals, and faculty who will interact with Japanese through work or school related opportunities.  Japanese language proficiency is not required.

REQUIREMENTS:

Students will be assigned readings to complete prior to the workshop.  Full attendance is required and other requirements will be discussed during the workshop.

Any questions about this workshop should be addressed to John Mihelich (jmihelic@uidaho.edu).

Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Justice Studies

College of Business and Economics