Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
10380:Cross-cultural Seminar (GA) § 10381:Intermediate Seminar (GA) § 10382:Special Lecture 3 (LA) 2022 Spring Thu5 College　Of　Law,College　Of　Social　Sciences,College　Of　International　Relations,College　Of　Letters,College　of　Image　Arts　and　Sciences HORIE MIKI 2

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

YOYOKAN　YY306

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

In this course students will obtain knowledge of and discuss the issues faced by society today, such as language, politics, development, gender, globalization and multicultural symbiosis. Through discussions, students will become aware of their preconceptions and prejudices and learn the importance of overcoming them in order to deepen intercultural understanding.
(For the course description, please also read "Other Comments" below.)
This is a face-to-face (+ hybrid) course.

Student Attainment Objectives

Students will be able to discuss the issues of multicultural symbiosis and intercultural understanding in a diverse and multifaceted way while dealing with topics such as language, politics, development, gender and globalization. Students will become aware of their preconceptions and prejudices and, acquire an attitude of openness towards intercultural understanding without being constrained by stereotypes.

Recommended Preparatory Course

In order to register for this course, students are required to have a minimum TOEFL(ITP) score of 480, TOEFL(iBT) score of 55, TOEIC (including TOEIC IP) score of 580, IELTS score of 　　　
5.0, or equivalent.

Course Schedule

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

Introduction to Intercultural Psychology and Education

What does this course offer to you? What is your expectation to this course?
Experiential learning theory

2

Culture, Group, and Identity

Who am I? Who are we? What is culture?
Various concepts related to cultural group and identity. Johari window.

3-4

Culture and Value Orientations

Conflict of value, personal/cultural/universal, stereotypes/generalization, etc.

5-6

Culture and Communication

Mechanisms of cross-cultural communication. Various communication styles (high/low context, direct/indirect, etc.)

7-8

Cultural Transition and Adaptation

Psychological mechanism and symptoms of culture shock, cultural adaptation as a learning process, etc.

9-11

Development of intercultural competence

Intercultural Development Continuum (IDC), Impact factors of intercultural experiences, Social contact hypothesis

12-14

Group Project

Group project assignment, group formation, discussion on topics, etc.
Presentation

15

Course summary and reflection

Class Format

<BCP Level 1-2>
Week 1-4: Web-based class (Zoom interactive meeting)
Week 5-15: On campus class + zoom interaction meeting

<BCP Level 3-4>
Week 1-15: Web-based class (Video on demand + zoom interactive meeting)

*We will have active discussion through ZOOM, so please join this class from the place where you feel comfortable speaking.

Recommendations for Private Study

(1) The course will be taught in English, and other languages such as Japanese may be used if agreed. Since English is not the first language for many of the students, please try to help each other and utilize various communication methods for meaningful communication to go beyond linguistic and cultural barrier.
(2) Students are expected to complete reading assignments before each class, and to participate actively in classroom activities.

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

Reflections 2%x15= 30%
Mid-term paper 20%
Group project 30%
Final paper 20%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

The same evaluation criteria will be applied regardless of the BCP level.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

All the readings and additional materials will be provided through Manaba+R.

Web Pages for Reference

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

Communication Paper,Interactive Sheet,Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students

Other Comments

This course addresses various aspects of personal growth and psychological development through intercultural experiences by introducing various theories and concepts selected from the fields of intercultural communication, social psychology, learning psychology, etc. Its focus includes the influences and roles of “culture” in our communication, perceptions, and human relations, and will academically explore how intercultural educational experiences, such as study abroad, could serve more effectively for students’ personal growth to overcome ethnocentrism.

The expected outcome is for students to understand mechanism of personal growth through intercultural experiences. Moreover, it also intends to enhance students’ personal skills for communication and human relations in cross-cultural settings. Students are expected to apply those theories and concepts into their future/current study abroad experience so that they can overcome various challenges of cultural adaptation process and maximize their learning from study abroad experiences.
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