COWL 88 Preparing for Historical Fieldwork on the Shikoku Pilgrimage

Preparation for those students who have successfully applied to join the Shikoku Pilgrimage super class in the fall of 2025. The Shikoku Pilgrimage is a physically and mentally challenging 1200 km trek through mountainous terrain. While doing that difficult task, students will be doing 20 credits of academic fieldwork in a very different cultural and linguistic setting as well. This 2-credit summer course is designed to prepare students for this difficult but hugely rewarding experience, laying the foundation for deep learning about Japanese society and about their own selves. Enrollment is restricted to sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Enrollment is by instructor permission. Students must successfully apply in a written application and an interview with the instructor.