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International Communication 2

 RIN　Shun
  Elective  2 credits
【Regional Economics･2nd semester】
19-1-0779-4748

１．
Outline
Today, globalization progresses more and more in many parts of the world such as human, money, things and information, crossing national borders freely going on the earth in all areas such as politics, economics, society and culture. It is no exaggeration to say that today's Japanese society is becoming more globalized and it is practically a multicultural society. Indeed, although the "era of intercultural communication" has come, it can be said that there is a necessity to seriously learn cross-cultural communication. With this background in mind, this lecture will learn about cross-cultural communication from various perspectives. Also, we will hold discussions from the 4th to the 10th round. In this lesson, you will acquire attitudes, knowledge and ability on study objective 1, 2 and 3.
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Objectives
At the end of this course, you should be able to:
1. Understanding international exchange and cross-cultural understanding through theory and practice. You can acquire international senses and abilities.
2. We can respect a variety of cultures and communicate with people with different cultural backgrounds.
3. You can understand foreign cultures and people's thinking behind them.
4. We can deal with problems in symbiosis with people and their the background of different culture and realistically.
３．
Grading Policy
Your overall grade in the class will be decided based on the following:
- Class attendance and attitude in class :20%
- Homework:30%
- The report of end of term:50%
The results of the class attitude will be evaluated on the degree of participation in the discussion.
In order to pass, students must earn at least 60 points out of 100.
Report will be return and discuss.
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Textbook and Reference
Textbook: Nothing in particular. We will distribute lecture print every time.
Reference book: "Cross-cultural communication workbook"ISBN code（978-4-384-01851-6）
" Introduction to cross-cultural communication " ISBN code（978-4-88198-701-8）
" Introduction to Multicultural Symbiosis Fostering Dialogue " ISBN code（978-4-7503-4382-2）
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Requirements (Assignments)
1. After looking through the printouts distributed in advance. Please carefully understand the contents and fill in the preparatory sheet. （half an hour）
2. Presentations will be conducted by students during class, so please prepare gathering related materials etc. （1.5 hours）
3. As for the review, after organizing the content you learned, please express your opinion and summarize it in your comments and submit it by the deadline. （1.5 hours）
６．
Note
We will ask you to submit assignments and out of class reports on a regular basis.
In the class of information electronics department, this is a compulsory subject of JABEE compatible program (optional subject) and correspond education goal Item 1-1.
The lesson plans and material used may be changed depending on the circumstances of students attending.
７．
Schedule
１. Orientation.
Describe the class outline and evaluation method.
The content of the preparation is instructed during the lesson.
２. Learn about globalization.
３. Learn about globalization and social change.
４. Learn about multicultural symbiosis perspectives.
５. Learn about minorities and majority.
６. Learn about multicultural society and social integration.
７. Learn about North-South problems.
８. Learn about environmental problems.
９. Learn about peace issues.
10. Learn about international cooperation and development.
11. International relations theory（1）Learn about the Japan - US problem.
12. International relations theory（2）Learn about East Asian issues.
13. Cross-cultural experience（1）Learn about Asia (especially China) and cultural circumstances.
14. International relations theory（2）
Learn about Southeast Asia) and cultural circumstances.
15. Summarize contents of lecture so far.
Submit the report.
１．
Outline
Today, globalization progresses more and more in many parts of the world such as human, money, things and information, crossing national borders freely going on the earth in all areas such as politics, economics, society and culture. It is no exaggeration to say that today's Japanese society is becoming more globalized and it is practically a multicultural society. Indeed, although the "era of intercultural communication" has come, it can be said that there is a necessity to seriously learn cross-cultural communication. With this background in mind, this lecture will learn about cross-cultural communication from various perspectives. Also, we will hold discussions from the 4th to the 10th round. In this lesson, you will acquire attitudes, knowledge and ability on study objective 1, 2 and 3.
２．
Objectives
At the end of this course, you should be able to:
1. Understanding international exchange and cross-cultural understanding through theory and practice. You can acquire international senses and abilities.
2. We can respect a variety of cultures and communicate with people with different cultural backgrounds.
3. You can understand foreign cultures and people's thinking behind them.
4. We can deal with problems in symbiosis with people and their the background of different culture and realistically.
３．
Grading Policy
Your overall grade in the class will be decided based on the following:
- Class attendance and attitude in class :20%
- Homework:30%
- The report of end of term:50%
The results of the class attitude will be evaluated on the degree of participation in the discussion.
In order to pass, students must earn at least 60 points out of 100.
Report will be return and discuss.
４．
Textbook and Reference
Textbook: Nothing in particular. We will distribute lecture print every time.
Reference book: "Cross-cultural communication workbook"ISBN code（978-4-384-01851-6）
" Introduction to cross-cultural communication " ISBN code（978-4-88198-701-8）
" Introduction to Multicultural Symbiosis Fostering Dialogue " ISBN code（978-4-7503-4382-2）
５．
Requirements (Assignments)
1. After looking through the printouts distributed in advance. Please carefully understand the contents and fill in the preparatory sheet. （half an hour）
2. Presentations will be conducted by students during class, so please prepare gathering related materials etc. （1.5 hours）
3. As for the review, after organizing the content you learned, please express your opinion and summarize it in your comments and submit it by the deadline. （1.5 hours）
６．
Note
We will ask you to submit assignments and out of class reports on a regular basis.
In the class of information electronics department, this is a compulsory subject of JABEE compatible program (optional subject) and correspond education goal Item 1-1.
The lesson plans and material used may be changed depending on the circumstances of students attending.
７．
Schedule
１. Orientation.
Describe the class outline and evaluation method.
The content of the preparation is instructed during the lesson.
２. Learn about globalization.
３. Learn about globalization and social change.
４. Learn about multicultural symbiosis perspectives.
５. Learn about minorities and majority.
６. Learn about multicultural society and social integration.
７. Learn about North-South problems.
８. Learn about environmental problems.
９. Learn about peace issues.
10. Learn about international cooperation and development.
11. International relations theory（1）Learn about the Japan - US problem.
12. International relations theory（2）Learn about East Asian issues.
13. Cross-cultural experience（1）Learn about Asia (especially China) and cultural circumstances.
14. International relations theory（2）
Learn about Southeast Asia) and cultural circumstances.
15. Summarize contents of lecture so far.
Submit the report.