Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
50558:[2025 Spring]Vision Building Special Lecture Ⅰ (P) 2025 Spring Thu3 College　Of　Policy　Science KOJIMA NAOKO 2

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AS452

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

This course covers a variety of topics in intercultural communication with an emphasis on verbal communication and acculturation (e.g., culture shock when living abroad). Through group discussions, presentations, and activities, you will learn the significance of being open to different perspectives and being sensitive about other cultures and values. In addition, you will have many opportunities to share your intercultural experiences and practice analyzing them based on the frameworks introduced in the lectures. Finally, you will need to work collaboratively in your group, giving you first-hand intercultural communication experience.

Student Attainment Objectives

When you complete this course, you should be able to
1. Gain basic knowledge of intercultural communication and related issues
2. Develop skills to communicate effectively with people from different backgrounds
3. Understand the skills to be sensitive to others from different cultures or backgrounds

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1 (Media)

Course Orientation & Introduction to Intercultural Communication Studies

Introduction to detailed course schedule and methods
Why intercultural communication? How does learning it help you?
[+R Jugyo] Information for + R Jugyo will be posted on Manaba +R

2

Culture & Communication

What is culture?
What is communication?
Why is intercultural communication important?

3-4

Non-verbal Communication

Functions of non-verbal communication
Types of non-verbal communication

5

Verbal Communication

Language and perception
Language and thought
Language and communication styles
Language and power

6

Simulation Game

7-8

Globalization and Culture 1

Value orientation
High context cultures vs. low context cultures

9

Globalization and Culture 2

Stereotypes, prejudices, and discriminations

10

Intercultural Transitions

Acculturation
Cultural hybridity

11

Introduction to the Final Presentation

Pick a topic
Prepare for the presentation

12-13

Presentations & Final Review

14(HyFlex)

Final Quiz & Wrap Up

Class Format

A media class, A HyFlex class, 12 face-to-face classes

Recommendations for Private Study

If your first language is NOT English, and you find it demanding to catch up with the lectures, it will be beneficial to get some input (e.g., reading books, watching lectures online) in your first language. Also, talk to the instructor.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written)

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

Presentation, Final quiz (60%)
homework assignments and in-class participation (40%)

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Reading materials will be provided in class or via Manaba by the instructor

Reference Books

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
Intercultural communication in contexts (4th edition) Martin, N.J., & Nakayama, K. T McGraw-Hill Education

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

-The instructor will provide a more detailed course outline in the first or second week of class, including learning topics, evaluation criteria, and learning methods.
-The schedule and weekly focus are subject to change due to the students’ needs, but the goals will be consistent with this syllabus.
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