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 | courses for the 5-years doctral program | Requirement | Credit | 1 | |
Department | Year | ~ | Semester | 3rd | |
Course type | 3rd | Course code | 232301 | ||
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. Active participation in class discussions, through the sharing of different experiences and points of view, is expected to stimulate students’ cultural awareness. |
Expected Learning |
・To compare your culture and other cultures and discuss characteristics of each in English. ・To learn difficulties and deal with them in intercultural communication. ・To accomplish a task in cooperation with others from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds in English. Corresponding criteria in the Diploma policy: See the curriculum maps. https://www.tuat.ac.jp/campuslife_career/campuslife/policy/ |
Course schedule |
1. Introduction 2. What is multilingual and multicultural society? 3. Multilingual and multicultural society in Japan 4. Communication in multilingual and multicultural society(1) 5. Communication in multilingual and multicultural society(2) 6. What is culture? 7. Process of communication (1) 8. Process of communication (2) 9. Culture and communication(1) 10.Culture and communication(2) 11. Verbal Communication(1) 12. Verbal Communication(2) 13. Non-verbal communication(1) 14 .Non-verbal communication(2) 15. Conclusion |
Prerequisites |
.Time of study required for completing this course applies to the standard time of study in TUAT. Students need to preview, review and complete a task given for an amount of time as indicated in the student guidelines of TUAT, in addition to the attendance of lecture (30 hours). |
Required Text(s) and Materials |
Handouts given in class |
References |
Assessment/Grading |
Participation 30% Reaction paper (required to submit after each class) 30% Paper 40% |
Message from instructor(s) |
Your active participation in discussions is expected. |
Course keywords |
Culture, Intercultural Communication, Values, Communication styles |
Office hours |
12:00-14:00 Friday |
Remarks 1 |
Remarks 2 |
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Lecture Language |
English |
Language Subject |
English |
Last update |
2/14/2022 7:50:15 PM |