International Center University of Florida

This is a four-week asynchronous Global Learning Experience (GLE) between undergraduate students at St. Mira’s College for Girls, Pune (India) and the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL (US). The GLE is focused on cross-cultural understanding of gender inequality as a global social problem across these two cultures. The GLE is divided into two sections: Virtual Exchange and Individual Reflection. Through this international student engagement, students will experience the complexity of multiple perspectives, questioning of their own assumptions, and intercultural awareness as part of building toward being a civic and globally engaged learner. Students will do this through activities designed to explore the cross-cultural dimensions of social problems.

● Explore new cultures and global perspectives and examine the similarities and differences across cultures, especially in understanding social problems.

● Reflect on the global learning and digital literacy gained within this module.

● Develop an empathetic imagination to make sense of reality in a more comprehensive manner.

● Communicate with international peers across disciplines to contribute to course assignments.

● Collaborate on research and develop collaborative solutions and recommendations for policymakers in both countries.