日本探究演習Ⅰ
担当者日野 純子教員紹介
単位・開講先選択  2単位 [自己啓発支援科目]
科目ナンバリングSEM-201

授業の概要(ねらい)

 This class is conducted in English. The class provides a unique chance with Japanese students with English competence and international students to interact, discuss, and work together in a collaborative setting. This is a seminar-style class conducted by Problem Based Learning (PBL method). First, we will talk about the definition on “culture”, “communication”, “international communication”, or “verbal and nonverbal communication”. Secondly we will critically analyze textbooks that introduce or illustrate Japanese society and culture to international tourists, and explore problems. Students will be working in groups of their interest.

授業の到達目標

 To be able to use English to discuss and critically analyze Japanese culture and society.
 To be able to explore cultural and social problems in Japan.
 To be able to present your analysis of Japanese culture in English

成績評価の方法および基準

 25% Participation and Preparedness
 25% Quizzes and Writing Assignments
 50% Mid-term and Final Examinations, Final Class reports
 More than 5 time absents is not allowed.

教科書・参考文献

種別書名著者・編者発行所
教科書 TBA
参考文献

準備学修の内容

 Students are expected to come to class fully prepared

その他履修上の注意事項

 This is not a class for passive students who want an easy credit. Students are expected to come to class on time, do homework, and actively participate for discussion or group work in the class.
 The class schedule is subjected to change depending of students’ interests

授業内容

授業内容
第1回 Orientation, self-introduction
第2回 Sharing interests for Japanese culture and society, making groups of interests
第3回 What is Culture?
第4回 What is Own culture and other Culture?
第5回 What is Communication?
第6回 What is Intercultural Communication?
第7回 Relationship between Culture and Language
第8回 Verbal Communication and Nonverbal Communication
第9回 Review of 2nd to 8th class and Mid-term Exam
第10回 Analysis of Guidebook of Japanese Culture Food
第11回 Analysis of Guidebook of Japanese Culture Business
第12回 Analysis of Guidebook of Japanese Culture Service
第13回 Analysis of Guidebook of Japanese Culture Education
第14回 Analysis of Guidebook of Japanese Culture People
第15回 Review and final exam. Class reports handing