Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
53196:Cross-cultural Encounters 1 (GX) § 53197:Cross-cultural Encounters (GX) 2024 Spring Tue2 College　Of　Business　Administration,College　Of　Policy　Science,College　of　Image　Arts　and　Sciences,College　of　Comprehensive　Psychology,College　of　Information　Science　and　Engineering ITOI KIYU 2

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AS368

Language

Japanese and English

Course Outline and Method

In this course, students will exchange opinions about diverse cultural topics in everyday life. Through these discussions, students will become aware of their culture, perceptions of common sense, and ways of thinking while comparing them. They will have a chance to step out of their comfort zone and learn intercultural communication skills, enhancing their understanding of both their own and foreign cultures. In some classes, Japanese, English, and Mandarin Chinese will be used.

Student Attainment Objectives

Students will enjoy exchanging ideas with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, enhancing their motivation to learn about other cultures and languages. Students will have more profound knowledge of intercultural understanding and acquire the skills to communicate with people from different cultural backgrounds.

Recommended Preparatory Course

This course will be conducted in both Japanese and English and there is no language proficiency requirement to take this course. Please remember the following points to make the course beneficial to all the participants: (1) Try to use the language that you are learning, (2) Try to use your mother tongue in a understandable way, and (3) Try to be active and collaborative in learning process.

Course Schedule

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

Orientation (Online)

Course Introduction

2

Culture and Diversity

Lecture and discussion

3

Emotional Well-being

Lecture and discussion

4

Communication in the 21st century

English as a Lingua Franca

5

Communication in the 21st century

Easy Japanese (Yasashii Nihongo)

6

Communication in the 21st century

Translanguaging

7

Communication in the 21st century

Trans-semiotizing and Trans-knowledging

8

Intercultural Exchange Class (Online)

Online exchange class

9

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Group Project

Introduction to SDGs

10

SDGs Group Project (Online)

Guest Speaker (Social Entrepreneur from Bangladesh)

11

SDGs Group Project

Group work

12

SDGs Group Project

Presentation preparation

13

SDGs Group Project

Presentation

14

SDGs Group Project

Presentation

15

Reflection of the Course and Moving Forward

Reflection discussion

Class Format

This course will be conducted in person and on Zoom.
- The format of each session is described in the class schedule in the syllabus. Any changes will be announced on manaba+R.
- The Zoom link for online classes will be provided in the manaba+R course before the first class.

Special note on the lessons and ZOOM session participations
- Note that the lessons involve multiple interactive activities for students to improve peer-learning. Thus, we may also utilize online tools (ZOOM meetings) during face-to-face session. Therefore, additionally you must be prepared with any electronic device (e.g., PC, tablet, or smartphone) to participate in these activities.
- For online sessions, in addition to electronic devices, be sure to be in a place to sit and take the lessons without disturbances from unnecessary sounds, people, pets, etc.
- All must be ready to switch on the cameras and unmute the mics at all times.
- If you do following actions during lessons, you will not receive any points for participation and contribution; middle of traveling, part-time work, voluntary/ internship workplace, etc.

Recommendations for Private Study

There will be a lot of group work, so please keep in touch with students in the same group outside of class (if necessary) to prepare for your presentation.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written) 0

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)		 0

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

Reflection of Each Class 30% (2% x 15)
Mid-term Reflection 15%
SDGs Project Groupwork 10%
SDGs Project Presentation 15%
Final Reflection 20%
Participation and Homework 10%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

If the planned grading method cannot be implemented, the student may be consulted on an individual basis.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Reference Books

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

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