| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15753:IR18‐EE233 Cultural Awareness and Communication (RA) § 15754:IR-ECS201 Cross-Cultural Communication (RA) | 2022 | Spring | Tue4 | College Of International Relations | KINOSHITA AKIRA | 2 |
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Class Venue
Language
Course Outline and Method
The first part of each class will consist of a lecture by the instructor. The second part will centre on group work in which students will have discussions and/or give presentations.
Student Attainment Objectives
• understand a set of fundamental concepts and theories related to multiculturalism
• become familiar with migrants’ responses and attempts to live in Japanese society
• acquire critical thinking skills and analytical abilities through required readings, writings, presentations, and discussions;
Recommended Preparatory Course
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
|---|---|
| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| Week 1 | Course Introduction |
Introduction, Grading factors、Curse outline |
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| Week 2 | Diverse Forms of Minority in Japan |
Ethnic Minority Japanese Nationals, Naturalized Japanese Nationals
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| Week 3 | Female Immigrant |
Wife or worker?, Sex industry , Marriage |
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| Week 4 | Carework and Migration |
Aging society, Caregiver, EPA |
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| Week 5 | International marriage |
Parenting experiences of Filipino mothers |
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| Week 6 | Newcomer Children |
Acquiring Japanese nationality |
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| Week 7 | ’Mixed-blood’ Japanese |
Race and purity in Japan |
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| Week 8 | Japanese View of Blacks |
Racism in Japan |
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| Week 9 | Cultural diversification of Japanese Education |
Internal internationalization experience |
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| Week 10 | Newcomers and Japanese 1 |
Changing local communities in a big city with migrant women |
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| Week 11 | Newcomers and Japanese 2 |
International marriage migrants’ influence on rural areas |
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| Week 12 | Newcomers and Japanese 3 |
Japanese activities and public education for immigrant children |
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| Week 13 | Immigration Policy in Japan |
Diversification of accepting foreign nationals |
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| Week 14 | Presentation session |
Final presentations |
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| Week 15 | Presentation session |
Final presentations |
Class Format
- More than half the total number of classes are to be conducted face-to-face. The remaining classes are to be conducted web-based.
- The format of the web-based classes [live-streaming or on-demand] will be announced on the manaba+R course page.
- Contact information of the course instructor will be provided on the manaba+R course page before the first class.
- The first class will be conducted entirely web-based since the number of students registered for the first class is not yet fixed.
- If the BCP Level is changed to 3 or higher during the semester, all classes are to be conducted web-based (face-to-face classes will not be conducted).
- When a student is unable to attend face-to-face classes due to any of the following conditions, web-based classes will be provided. Students who fall under this category should notify their instructor by the first class.
[Conditions for web-based follow-up]
<1> Students who are at high risk of becoming seriously ill if infected, such as those with underlying conditions or chronic illness (*).
<2> Students living with a family member who is at high risk of becoming seriously ill if infected, such as those with underlying conditions or chronic illness (*).
<3> Students who are unable to enter Japan due to international travel restrictions.
(*) If the student has an underlying condition defined by the government, such as respiratory
disease, diabetes, heart failure, etc.
[BCP Level 3 or 4]
- In principle, all classes are to be conducted web-based. The format of the web-based classes will be announced on the manaba+R course page.
- Face-to-face classes may be resumed if the BCP Level is changed to 2 or lower during the semester.
※For more information on Ritsumeikan University's BCP Level, please refer to the following URL, Point No.1 “Measures to prevent spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).”
http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/news/detail/?id=475
Recommendations for Private Study
2. Students will submit a reflection paper every week after class on the reading, class lecture, and discussion.
3. Students will make one presentation with or without group members (depending on the number of participants) and a final paper based on it.
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 | Attendance and participation: 50%
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Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
2: Students are required to attend/take part in at least 12 classes to obtain credit for this course.
・Students are expected to arrive on time to class and not to leave early unless prior arrangements have been made with the instructor.
・Three late arrivals are counted as one absence. The only excused absences are medical and family emergencies with proper documentation.
3: Students are required to submit at least 9 weekly reflection papers on time to obtain credit.
4: Academic misconduct such as plagiarism and sabotage can be assigned a penalty based on the University code. Students answering phone calls in the class will be given an absence.
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)
Other Comments
URL:http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp//students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html