Course title
国際文化比較論及び日本語表現特論Ⅰ   [Intercultural Comparison Studies and Self-expression Skills Ⅰ]
Course category   Requirement   Credit 2 
Department   Year   Semester Spring 
Course type Spring  Course code L20201
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
1 (April 13th, 4th) Purpose and Overview of the Subject & Personal Types
2 (April 20th, 4th) Foreign Culture: Indonesia
3 (April 20th, 5th) Working on "Diversity"
4 (April 27th, 4th) About Leadership
5 (May 11th, 4th) Foreign Culture: Finland
6 (May 18th, 4th) Communication Skills: EQ / external lecturer
7 (May 25th, 4th) Introduction of Japanese Culture - self work
8 (June 1st, 4th) Introduction of Japanese Culture - presentations

9-10 (June 8th, 4th-5th) Cross-Cultural Communication
11-12 (June 15th, 4th-5th) Foreign Culture: Germany & Bavaria
13-14 (June 29th, 4th-5th) Thinking of "Identity" (group work)
15 (July 6th, 4th) Self-Expression Skills
16 (July 6th, 5th) Presentations (based on one's report)
Prerequisites
Recommended also to take lectures of "Cross-Cultural Comparison Studies and Self-Expression Skills II"
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
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Lecture Language
Japanese
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3/30/2018 2:45:33 PM