Outline:
This course uses basic English which is necessary to understand interculture relations. We will do extensive speaking and listening exercises. Reading and writing communication exercises will also be given daily.
Style:
Notice:
1. Students will come to class prepared.
2. Sleeping in class or using a cell phone (keitai) in class equals one tardiness on the first warning.
3. Students will keep their name tag on the desk durling the class.
4. Students will laugh and have fun.
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Theme |
Goals |
1st Semester |
1st Quarter |
1st |
Unit1 Identity |
Characteristics, Feelings and Beliefs
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2nd |
Unit1 Identity |
Characteristics, Feelings and Beliefs
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3rd |
Unit2 Values |
Families, Cultures and Personalities
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4th |
Unit2 Values |
Families, Cultures and Personalities
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5th |
Unit3 Culture Shock |
LIfe Experiences, Confusion when Traveling Abroad
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6th |
Unit3 Culture Shock |
LIfe Experiences, Confusion when Traveling Abroad
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7th |
Unit3 Culture Shock |
LIfe Experiences, Confusion when Traveling Abroad
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8th |
Mid Term Exam |
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2nd Quarter |
9th |
Unit4 Culture in Language |
Language reflects the culture of people who speak it.
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10th |
Unit4 Culture in Language |
Language reflects the culture of people who speak it.
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11th |
Unit5 Body Language and Customs |
Customs and Non-verbal Communication
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12th |
Unit5 Body Language and Customs |
Customs and Non-verbal Communication
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13th |
Unit6 Individualism |
Independent vs Collectivist Culture
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14th |
Unit6 Individualism |
Independent vs Collectivist Culture
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15th |
Unit6 Individualism |
Independent vs Collectivist Culture
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16th |
Final Exam |
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2nd Semester |
3rd Quarter |
1st |
Unit7 Politeness |
Courtesy and Respect, Formal vs Casual
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2nd |
Unit7 Politeness |
Courtesy and Respect, Formal vs Casual
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3rd |
Unit8 Communication Styles |
Reserved, Flexible and Expressive style
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4th |
Unit8 Communication Styles |
Reserved, Flexible and Expressive style
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5th |
Unit9 Gender and Culture |
Men and Women; Different contexts and cultures
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6th |
Unit9 Gender and Culture |
Men and Women; Different contexts and cultures
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7th |
Unit9 Gender and Culture |
Men and Women; Different contexts and cultures
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8th |
Second Mid Term Exam |
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4th Quarter |
9th |
Unit10 Diversity |
Stereotypes, Racism, Interest in Diversity
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10th |
Unit10 Diversity |
Stereotypes, Racism, Interest in Diversity
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11th |
Unit11 Social Culture |
Discrimination, Modern Times, Traditional Values
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12th |
Unit11 Social Culture |
Discrimination, Modern Times, Traditional Values
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13th |
Unit12 Global Community |
Various cultures with good relationships
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14th |
Unit12 Global Community |
Various cultures with good relationships
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15th |
Unit12 Global Community |
Various cultures with good relationships
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16th |
Final Exam |
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