Global Communication Studies: Intercultural Communication

授業科目名

学年

1Grade

単位数

2.00Credits

実務経験の有無

開講クォーター

semester not specified

担当教員

Tricia Fermin

授業形態

授業で主に使用する言語

This course is taught entirely in English.

授業方法区分

開講キャンパス

Togane Campus

授業の到達目標及びテーマ

Intercultural communication, as an academic field, focuses on the importance of culture in everyday life and examines the interrelationship and effects it has on communication processes. It aims to increase students’ intercultural competence, which is an essential skill for success in any field in a highly-globalized world. Furthermore, it will provide students the tools needed to be able to promote intercultural communicative competence in second or foreign language classrooms.

授業の概要

This course is divided into two main parts. In the first semester, students will be introduced to basic concepts and theories in the field that would help them understand how communication processes differ among cultures, identify challenges from such differences, and find ways to address such problems.

This is a reading-intensive course. Students are expected to have read the assigned chapters before coming to class, and be able to participate in discussions about the readings. This course also involves case studies, presentations, and reflection activities that are all aimed at demonstrating the connection between theory and everyday life, and train students to formulate practical solutions to real-life intercultural communication issues.

授業計画

1回

Course Orientation
Why Study Intercultural Communication?
Learning objective: Discuss the six imperatives for studying intercultural communication

事前学習

Read: Martin and Nakayama, “Studying Intercultural Communication” (pp.1-28)

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Homework: Review the imperatives for studying intercultural communication

2回

Building Blocks of Intercultural Communication (1)
Learning objective: (1) Define culture and communication, and (2) Discuss the relationship between culture and communication

事前学習

Read: Martin and Nakayama, “Intercultural Communication: Building Blocks and Barriers” (pp.30-52)

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Homework: Reflection 1

3回

Building Blocks of Intercultural Communication (2)
Learning objectives: Describe and examine the role that context and power play in intercultural interactions

事前学習

Read: Martin and Nakayama, “Intercultural Communication: Building Blocks and Barriers” (pp.52-54)

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Homework: Reflection 2

4回

Barriers to Intercultural Communication
Learning objective: Identify and examine the different factors that impede, effective and appropriate communication across cultures

事前学習

Read: Martin and Nakayama, “Intercultural Communication: Building Blocks and Barriers” (pp.54-67);

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Homework: Reflection 3

5回

Identity and Intercultural Communication (1)
Learning objectives: (1) Explain how identities are developed throughout communicative interaction with others; (2) Identify some of the ways in which people communicate their identity, and (3) Explain how the context of the larger society contributes to the formation of identity

事前学習

Read: Martin and Nakayama, “Identity and Intercultural Communication” (pp.94-113)

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Homework: Reflection 4

6回

Identity and Intercultural Communication (2)
Learning objectives: (1) Identify the major social and cultural identities that manifest in communication; (2) Explain identity development of multi-ethnic people; (3) Understand the relationship between identity and language

事前学習

Read: Martin and Nakayama, “Identity and Intercultural Communication” (pp.113-131)

事後学習

Homework: Prepare for Midterm Presentations and Discussion

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Midterm Presentations and Discussion
Learning objectives: Be able to apply the concepts and theories learned in analyzing cases of intercultural communication breakdown or conflict, and propose possible solutions to the problem

事前学習

Review topics discussed in Sessions 1 to 6

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Homework: Midterm report

8回

Language and Intercultural Communication
Learning objectives: (1) Describe the relationship between language and perception; (2) Discuss the role that language plays within different cultures; (3) Describe ways that people deal with language and communication style differences

事前学習

Read: Martin and Nakayama, “Verbal Issues in Intercultural Communication” (pp.134-146)

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Homework: Reflection 5

9回

Communicating Across Linguistic Differences
Learning objectives: (1) Explain how language is related to power; (2) Discuss multilingualism and the process of moving between languages; (3) Describe the complexities of language politics

事前学習

Read: Martin and Nakayama, “Verbal Issues in Intercultural Communication” (pp.147-166)

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Homework: Reflection 6

10回

Nonverbal Communication Issues
Learning objectives: (1) Define nonverbal communication; (2) Examine how nonverbal communication can reinforce cultural stereotypes

事前学習

Read: Martin and Nakayama, “Nonverbal Communication Issues” (pp.167-185)

事後学習

Homework: Reflection 7

11回

Cultural Space
Learning objectives: (1) Define cultural space; (2) Examine the relationship between cultural identity and cultural space; (3) Describe the dynamic nature of cultural spaces

事前学習

Read: Martin and Nakayama, “Nonverbal Communication Issues” (pp.185-195)

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Homework: Reflection 8

12回

Benefits and Challenges of Intercultural Relationships
Learning objectives: (1) Identify and decribe the benefits and challenges of intercultural relationships; (2) Examine the challenges people in intercultural relationships face

事前学習

Read: Martin and Nakayama, “Intercultural Relationships in Everyday Life” (pp.246-253)

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Prepare for Final Report Submission

13回

Managing Intercultural Relationships
Learning objectives: (1) Understand the foundations of intercultural relationships; (2) Describe issues in intercultural relationships; (3) Describe how society influences intercultural relationships

事前学習

Read: Martin and Nakayama, “Intercultural Relationships in Everyday Life” (pp.253-276)

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Submit Final Report

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試験及び成績評価

Students will be assessed on an ongoing basis based on the following criteria:
Participation in class discussions - 20%
Reflection assignments - 20%
Midterm discussion activity - 15%
Midterm report - 15%
Final report - 30%

課題(試験やレポート等)に対するフィードバック

Feedback on student performance is given on a weekly basis right after the discussions, or on the next class meeting after the assignment due date. You can also talk to your teachers individually if you want more detailed feedback or are concerned about your work or class performance.

講義で使用するテキスト（書名・著者・出版社・ISBN・備考）

Experiencing Intercultural Communication: An Introduction, 7th Edition

Judith N. Martin and Thomas K. Nakayama

McGraw Hill

9781265898472

テキストを購入する必要ありません。No need to buy the textbook.

参考文献・推薦図書

Jandt, F.E. (2021). An Introduction to Intercultural Communication, Tenth Edition. London, UK; Sage Publications, Inc.

研究室

Please check your class schedule for the room assignment.

オフィスアワー

Please ask your teachers for details of their office hours in the first lesson.

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