Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
34884:English Workshop Ⅰ (EE) 2024 Spring Tue3 College　Of　Economics GALAZ SEGUEL JAVIERA 2

Campus

BKC

Class Venue

Rarcadia308

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

This course aims to raise awareness of cross-cultural issues through various types of input, such as news and media clips, magazine and newspaper articles, blogs, etc.

Classes will cover some theoretical aspects as well as activities that will require active communication and participation in the form of discussions, debates and presentations. Furthermore, students will produce examples of informal writing such as messages, diary entries, and opinion pieces.

Student Attainment Objectives

By the end of the course you will be able to:
・Write short texts related to topics covered in class.
・Deliver well-organized, informative presentations related to a topic covered in class.
・Take part in group discussions /debates on the topics covered in class.
・Increase vocabulary, particularly vocabulary relating to cross cultural issues.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

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

Class Orientation

Course outline, class objectives and expectations, how grades are assigned and introductions.

2

Let's Talk About Culture

Discussion about the definitions of culture, descriptions of own culture.

3

Common Cross-cultural Communication Issues

Learning about some common cross cultural issues, visualizing these issues in personal experiences.

4

Cultural Rules For Aceptable Behaviors

Discussion about what is acceptable or not according to different cultures.

5

Communication Styles

Defining communication styles and how different cultures have different communication styles.

6

Non-verbal Communcation

Types of non-verbal communication, differences between cultures.

7

Communicating Clearly

Discussing about the importance of culture difference awareness when learning a foreign language.

8

Stereotypes

Types of stereotypes and how they can affect communication with people from different cultures.

9

Debating

Learning about debates. Preparing a debate about topics discussed in class.

10

Debate Session

Debating about a topic related to cross-cultural issues.

11

Cultural Dimensions

Definitions and discussion about cultural dimensions.

12

Cultural Dimensions/ Presentations preparation

Comparing countries using cultural dimensions, preparing for final presentations.

13

Final Presentations

Listen to presentations and comment on them.

14

Final Presentations

Listen to presentations and comment on them.

15

Class evaluation

Course review, final remarks.

Class Format


・ This class will be held face-to-face for all classes.
・ Details of the lesson will be announced on manaba + R.

Recommendations for Private Study

All assignments given as homework must be prepared before the next class. It is the student's responsibility to find out what happened in class and homework in case of missing any class.
Students should review any new vocabulary and expressions learnt in class, further read around the topics covered in class or topics that are of interest to them.

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

In response with the second Student Attainment Objective, students will be required to make a short presentation about cultural differences between Japan and another country.

In order to cover the rest of the Student Attainment Objectives there will be other evaluations such as homework (to be submitted the next class after it is given), short quizzes, and a debate about a cross cultural issue.

In accordance to the second Student Attainment Objective, students will be expected to perform a final presentation about a topic covered in class. The presentation needs to be prepared in compliance with concepts, vocabulary and structures learned in class. It corresponds to 30% of the grade and should be included in “Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class”.

Grades will only be given to students who have attended at least 2/3 of classes and submitted all the required activities performed in class. Therefore, attendance, responsibility and active participation are part of the grade.

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Evaluations will be as follows:

10%Short Presentation
30% Homework,class participation, Short quizzes, etc.
30% Debate
30% Final Presentation/Project

Evaluation criteria for presentations and discussions will be explained in class.

There will be short quizzes about concepts/vocabulary covered in class.

You will be given feedback on your performance during the course.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Learning about the topics covered in class doesn't have to begin and end only in the classroom. When not in the classroom, students can supplement these topics listening to / reading media in English, using the internet tools / websites used in class, making friends with foreign English speaking students on campus and talking about the topics, etc.

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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