Topics for Cross-cultural Communication: Global Issues A

授業科目名

学年

3年

単位数

2.00単位

実務経験の有無

開講クォーター

セメスタ指定なし

担当教員

Tricia Fermin

授業形態

授業で主に使用する言語

English

授業方法区分

開講キャンパス

東金キャンパス

授業の到達目標及びテーマ

Topics in Cross-Cultural Communication A aims at developing cultural awareness and provide students the knowledge and tools to become competent communicators in multicultural settings. In particular, this course will help students think about the relationship between language and culture, including some of the important aspects of human psychology that influence communication across cultures. The assigned readings, discussion and writing activities will help students think critically about intercultural communication, so that they may be able to develop their own ideas on how they can more effectively communicate with people of various backgrounds.

授業の概要

This course is appropriate for students who are English level B1 in the Common European Framework of References (CEFR), and wish to prepare for university-level classes conducted entirely in English. Special focus will be given to improving students’ oral communication and reading skills for academic purposes. Throughout the course, the students will be asked to perform various intermediate-level oral communication tasks, such as group discussions and giving a presentation. Students are responsible for completing all assigned reading and writing tasks before class meetings, so that more time can be devoted to discussing the content of the assigned materials.

授業計画

1回

Course orientation: explanation of the course, textbook, class activities, requirements, and grading details
Lesson: Why Intercultural Communication?
Learning objective: Understand the importance of gaining intercultural communication skills in a globalized world

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None

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Review notes: Intercultural communication imperatives in a globalized world

2回

Lesson: The Concept of Culture
Learning objective: (1) Identify approaches to culture, and (2) Understand how culture influence communication

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Homework: Read “The Concept of Culture”

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Review notes: Influence of culture on communication

3回

Lesson: Language, Culture, and Perception
Learning objectives: (1) Describe the relationship between language and perception, and (2) Discuss the role that language plays within different cultures

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Homework: Read “Language and Thought”

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Review notes: Interactions between language, culture, and perception

4回

Lesson: Communication Styles
Learning objectives: (1) Identify different communication styles, (2) Discuss how culture affects preferred communication styles, and (3) Describe ways people deal with language and communication style differences

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Homework: Read “Communication Styles”

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Review notes: Variations in communication styles across cultures

5回

Lesson: Speech Acts and Intercultural Communication
Learning objectives: (1) Understand how speech acts are influenced by sociocultural context and norms, and (2) Discuss the ways cultural and linguistic differences in speech acts may affect communication

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Homework: Read “Speech Acts and Intercultural Communication”

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Review notes: Speech acts, appropriateness, and maintaining cross-cultural relationships

6回

Lesson: English as a Lingua Franca and Intercultural Communication
Learning objectives: (1) Understand the rise and importance of English as a global lingua franca, (2) Discuss how people can better improve intelligibility in communicating in English across cultures, and (3) Critique the assumption of cultural neutrality of English as a lingua franca

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Homework: Read “English for Intercultural Communication”

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Review notes: Significance of English as a global lingua franca

7回目

Lesson: Midterm Discussion Activity
Learning objectives: Use knowledge of concepts learned in assessing and resolving cases of intercultural communication breakdown

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Homework: Midterm Discussion Activity preparation

事後学習

Review: Highlights and overall comments on Midterm Discussion Activity

8回

Lesson: Stereotypes and Intercultural Communication
Learning objectives: (1) Identify and describe stereotyping, and (2) Understand the ways stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination act as barriers to effective intercultural communication

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Homework: Read “Stereotypes and Intercultural Communication”

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Review: Stereotyping and other barriers to intercultural communication

9回

Lesson: Cultural Accommodation in Intercultural Communication
Learning objectives: (1) Understand cultural accommodation theory, and (2) Discuss the ways cultural accommodation takes place in various cross-cultural communication settings

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Homework: Read “Cultural Accommodation in Intercultural Communication”

事後学習

Review notes: Accommodation strategies in cross-cultural interactions

10回

Lesson: Human Psychology and Communication
Learning objectives: (1) Identify the fundamental psychological needs that need to be satisfied for a successful relationships, and (2) Determine how communication acts may contribute to positive interpersonal relationships across cultures

事前学習

Homework: Read “Human Psychology and Communication”

事後学習

Review notes: The need for approval and autonomy in interpersonal relationships

11回

Lesson: Study Abroad and Intercultural Adaptation
Learning objectives: (1) Identify cross-cultural differences in social norms and expectations encountered in study-abroad situations, (2) Understand the role culture shock may play in such experiences, and (3) Discuss ways one can adapt and thrive in foreign cultural settings

事前学習

Homework: Read “Study Abroad and Intercultural Adaptation”

事後学習

Review notes: “Culture shock” and adapatation to foreign cultural settings

12回

Lesson: Intercultural Competence in Everyday Life
Learning objective: (1) Identify knowledge and skills needed to develop intercultural competence; and (2) Discuss the situations one may need intercultural competence, as well as its importance in building good relationships

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Homework: Read “Intercultural Competence for the Future”

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Review notes: Intercultural competence in everyday life

13回

Lesson: Final Discussion Activity
Learning objective: Use knowledge of concepts learned in analyzing problems in cross-cultural communication settings and adaptation in foreign settings

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Homework: Final Discussion Activity preparation
Preview: Final Discussion Activity assessment criteria

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Review: Highlights of Final Discussion Activity and overall comments
Homework: Finish and submit Final Report

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24回

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26回

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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:
Class Participation - 15%
Reading Assignments and Homework - 15%
Midterm Discussion Activity Preparation - 10%
Midterm Discussion Activity - 15%
Final Discussion Activity Preparation - 10%
Final Discussion Activity - 15%
Final Report - 20%

課題(試験やレポート等)に対するフィードバック

Feedback on all course requirements to be given during next session or through written comments provided by the instructor.

講義で使用するテキスト（書名・著者・出版社・ISBN・備考）

Materials to be provided by the instructor

参考文献・推薦図書

"Experiencing Intercultural Communication, An Introduction 7th Edition" by Judith N. Martin and Thomas K. Nakayama. (2022) New York: McGraw Hill LLC. ISBN: 978-1-265-89847-2

研究室

Check your class schedule for the classroom number.

オフィスアワー

Tuesdays, 4th period and Wednesdays, 3rd period (H-212)

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