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
50548:Foundation Course to Policy Science Ⅰ(P) 2025 春セメスター 木4 政策科学部 HICKS KIMBERLEY ANNE 2

キャンパス

OIC

授業施設

AS451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

Dimensions of culture

This foundational course examines the political complexities and expressions of cultural values, practices, beliefs and norms. It aims to explore why understanding culture is critical to doing research. After studying some of the basic theoretical concepts, we will then examine how culture is manifested in a variety of policies and issues across cultures. As cultures are dynamic and are increasingly vulnerable to the challenges and benefits of globalization, a critical understanding of culture is fundamental to our pursuit of sustainability and stability.

受講生の到達目標

The objectives of this course include:

-Understanding how culture is used as a dimension in research
-Understanding the relationship between culture and policy
-Understanding how to use cross-cultural comparison frameworks
-Understanding cultural determinants of gendered norms and roles
- Increasing critical and logical thinking

事前に履修しておくことが望まれる科目

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

Introduction to course and key concepts;

more detailed syllabus given in first class.
High-Context/Low Context Culture
World Values Survey

【+R-Jugyo】Information for “+R-Jugyo” will be posted on manaba+R.

2-3

Culture as a Contentious Concept: 3 main approaches to how culture is studied

Political Culture; Cultural Studies; Cultural Identity
How is it relevant to policy science research?

4-5

Political Cultures

Populism; Democracies
Immigration policies

6-7

National Cultures, Sub Cultures

Values, beliefs, norms across cultures
Multiculturalism, interculturalism

8-9

Cross-cultural comparison frameworks

Value Orientations Theory
Hofstede’s dimensions of culture theory
Masculinity and femininity across cultures

10-11

How Culture Shapes Human Stereotypes

Cross Cultural Understandings of Equality
Cultural Determinants of Gendered Norms and Roles
Cross Cultural understandings of Equality

12-14

Cultural Relativism, Universal Values and Sustainability

Understandings of Diversity; DEI policies
SDGs and Culture: Sustainability
Global citizenship

授業実施形態

In principle, 14 classes Face to Face.
However, media classes (either live-streamed classes or on-demand classes) may be held when necessary.
Consult Manaba weekly schedule and news announcements for class format updates.

 * In order to protect public health and reduce the spread of disease, remember to wear a mask if you feel any virus-type symptoms.

授業外学習の指示

Students should keep up to date with class work and consult with the instructor if necessary. Mostly a curious and positive attitude will be of great benefit.

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

• Short weekly preparation assignments
• In-class participation, active discussions
• Presentation

成績評価方法(備考)

Class discussion and sharing of ideas and perspectives.
Keeping an open mind and using critical thinking strategies.

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)

learning resources will be provided, accessible online or in library.

参考書

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

備考

【科目ナンバリング・カリキュラムマップはこちらから/Click here to see the Curriculum-Map and Course-Numbering】
URL:https://secure.ritsumei.ac.jp/students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html/