Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
53204:Cross-cultural Encounters 2 (GY) § 53205:Basic Communication Skills (GY) 2024 Fall Thu4 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

English and Japanese

Course Outline and Method

This course will be conducted in English (Japanese support available), focusing on various cultural elements. Through discussions, students will learn how to communicate and express their opinions in English and gain knowledge of cultural diversity.

Student Attainment Objectives

Students will increase their cultural competence, knowledge, and motivation for cross-cultural interactions. Students will improve their ability to express themselves in English.

Recommended Preparatory Course

This course will be conducted in English (main) and Japanese (upon necessity), so students should be able to perform English proficiency equivalent to TOEFL ITP 400/ TOEFL iBT 32/ TOEIC 380 / IELTS 4.5 or above. 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 (if it is English or Japanese) in an understandable way to your counterparts, and (3) Try to be active and collaborative in your learning process.

Course Schedule

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

Introduction [online (Zoom) real time]

Course explanation

2

Orientation [online (zoom) real time]

What is Multicultural Week and Language Festival? Guest speaker

3

Communication in the 21st century/Event planning

English as a Lingua Franca/Discussion

4

Communication in the 21st century/Event planning

Yasashii Nihongo/Discussion

5

Communication in the 21st century/Event planning

Translanguaging/Discussion

6

Event planning

Group work

7

Event week 1

Group work

8

Event week 1

Event

9

Event week 2

Group work

10

Event week 2

Event

11

Event week 3

Group work

12

Event week 3

Event

13

Event week 4

Group work

14

Event week 4

Event

15

Course reflection [face-to-face]

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 are many group works, so please communicate with students in the same group outside of class and proceed with the event preparations. I understand that everyone has their own schedule, but please take responsibility and progress collaboratively.

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

Reflection on each class 2%x15=30%
Class participation 15%
Group work 20%
Midterm reflection 15%
Final Report 20%

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

This class is structured around group activities such as discussions and event planning and execution. Regardless of language proficiency, please actively use your language abilities (including languages other than Japanese and English) to enhance mutual learning and enjoyment of communication. Additionally, since interactions outside of class will be necessary, please conduct them responsibly.

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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