| 学習目標 |
Understanding foreign cultures is a complex and difficult task. I want to introduce cultural differences through group exercises and pair work activities.
As a Japanese-American, I will focus primarily on differences between Japanese and Americans. |
| 授業概要 |
| The primary focus will be on comparing Japanese and American communication styles and examining contemporary topics combined with cross cultural topics such as culture shock, facial expressions, cultural stereotypes, cross cultural relationships, cultural sensitivity and methods for teaching cross culture communication. |
| テキスト |
| A textbook is not required. All materials and handouts will be provided during class. |
| 参考文献?課題図書 |
| All topics come from various cross cultural books. articles and selected videos. |
| 受講生への要望 |
| Selected students should comprehend at least 80% of the instructor. |
| 評価方法 |
| There will be weekly take home assignments that are either written or require some artwork. Final grade will be based on attendance, overall performance in class, take home assignments and final project. |
