| Course title | |||||
| 異文化コミュニケーション学 [Inter-Cultural Communication] | |||||
| Course category | Requirement | Credit | 2 | ||
| Department | Year | 1～ | Semester | Fall | |
| Course type | Fall | Course code | 05MI5004 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 田﨑 敦子 [TASAKI Atsuko] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Organization for the Advancement of Education and Global Learning | Office | Email address | ||
| Course description |
| The objective of this course is to increase students’ awareness of their own communication styles and cultural diversity issues, and cultivate their ability to conduct intercultural communication. We explore various themes that demonstrate the unique value of each culture, and examine cultural differences and similarities from a variety of perspectives. At the same time, the students are provided with opportunities to reconsider their own cultures and compare them with Japanese culture. Active participation in class discussions, through the sharing of different experiences and points of view, is expected to stimulate students’ cultural awareness. |
| Expected Learning |
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1. Students are able to analyze the characteristics of their own culture 2. Students are able to analyze Japanese communication styles 3. Students are able to analyze their own communiation styles and arrange them in intercultural communication |
| Course schedule |
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1.Introduction 2.categories of culture 3.Process of communication 4.Communication and culture 5.Functions of some Japanese expressions 6.Japanese communication style 7.Group work 8.Presentation 9.Final discussion/ Evaluation |
| Prerequisites |
| Required Text(s) and Materials |
| Handouts given in class |
| References |
| Assessment/Grading |
| Attendance 30% Participation 20% Presentation 20% Paper 30% |
| Message from instructor(s) |
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For international students: By taking this course along with Japanese langauge course, you can develop your skills in langauges and communication in Japanese, and deepen understanding about Japanese culture. For Japanese students: This course is recommended to Japanese students who are interesting in working with foreignes. By taking this course with international students, you can become more sensitive to Japanese culture and communication styles, which will be important to improve your intercultural communication skills. |
| Course keywords |
| culture, analysis of communication, values, perspectives, conflict |
| Office hours |
| Thursday 14:30-16:30 |
| Remarks 1 |
| Remarks 2 |
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| Lecture Language |
| English |
| Language Subject |
| English |
| Last update |
| 4/11/2017 10:43:56 AM |