授業科目名 年度 学期 開講曜日・時限 学部・研究科 全担当教員 単位数
50558:[2025 春セメスター]Vision Building Special Lecture Ⅰ(P) 2025 春セメスター 木3 政策科学部 小島 直子 2

キャンパス

OIC

授業施設

AS452セミナールーム

授業で利用する言語

English

授業の概要と方法

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.

受講生の到達目標

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

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授業スケジュール

授業回数/
担当教員（複数担当の場合） 		テーマ
キーワード・文献・補足事項等
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

授業実施形態

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

授業外学習の指示

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.

成績評価方法

種別 割合(%) 評価基準等
定期試験（筆記）

レポート試験
（統一締切日を締切とするレポート）

上記以外の試験・レポート、平常点評価
（日常的な授業における取組状況の評価）		 100

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

成績評価方法(備考)

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

教科書

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

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

参考書

書名 著者 出版社 ISBNコード 備考
Intercultural communication in contexts (4th edition) Martin, N.J., & Nakayama, K. T McGraw-Hill Education

参考書(使用頻度、その他補足)

参考になるwwwページ

授業内外における学生・教員間のコミュニケーションの方法

manaba+R,学生との直接対話,その他(教員より別途指示）

備考

-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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URL:https://secure.ritsumei.ac.jp/students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html/