Course title
国際文化比較論及び日本語表現特論IV   [Intercultural Comparison Studies and Self-expression Skills IV]
Course category courses for the 5-years doctral program  Requirement   Credit 1 
Department   Year   Semester Fall 
Course type Fall  Course code 232304
Instructor(s)
SAKANE SIRKKU HANNELE   [SIRKKU Hannele sakane]
Facility affiliation Institute of Global Innovation Research Innovation Advancement Organization Office   Email address

Course description
To cultivate global-minded leaders with abilities to understand and communicate with people from cultures and backgrounds different from their own and to form and work in diverse teams in the global world.

To study and discuss foreign cultures (history, ethics, religions, life-styles, etc.) and to gain abilities of communication, self-expression, persuasiveness, negotiation skills.

To learn deeper about Japanese culture to be able to tell foreigners about Japan.

Also to improve human skills and communications skills by using methods used in many local and global companies for teach and coach management level employees.
Expected Learning
To understand ethics, history and society of foreign cultures and differences between Japan.
To be able to express one’s opinions and to work in diverse teams.
To be able to communicate with understanding and respect towards people having values and customs different from one’s own.
Course schedule
Main themes for III & IV (Autumn Semester) are:
- Work-Life-Balance (group work)
- "How is it to work in a multicultural environment?" (external lecturer)
- Biggest Religions in the World (group work)
- Foreign Cultures - foreign students introducing their cultures
- To understand oneself - Enneagram
- What does global mean? (with international students)
- Japanese culture - Noh Theatre
- EQ (Emotional Intelligence Quotient) - 2nd part
Prerequisites
Recommended also to take lectures of "Cross-Cultural Comparison Studies and Self-Expression Skills I", "II" and "III"
Required Text(s) and Materials
Provided in advance when needed
References
Provided in advance when needed
Assessment/Grading
Activeness during the lectures (participation and activeness during the discussions), submission of a report and a final presentation based on that (self-expression skills and persuasiveness).
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Language: English used partly
Remarks 2
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Lecture Language
Japanese
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6/14/2018 10:47:54 AM