Culture and Communication

Course Information

College	Akashi College	Year	2022
Course Title	Culture and Communication
Course Code	4005	Course Category	General / Elective
Class Format	Lecture	Credits	Academic Credit: 2
Department	Mechanical and Electronic System Engineering	Student Grade	Adv. 1st
Term	First Semester	Classes per Week	2
Textbook and/or Teaching Materials
Instructor	INOUE Hidetoshi

Course Objectives

(1) Deepen understanding of different cultures.
(2) Improve one's ability to follow English pronunciation and rhythm.
(3) Become proficient with TOEIC format questions.

Rubric

	Ideal Level	Standard Level	Unacceptable Level
Achievement 1	Fully deepened understanding of different cultures.	Deepened understanding of different cultures.	Did not deepen understanding of different cultures.
Achievement 2	Fully gained English pronunciation and rhythm.	Gained English pronunciation and rhythm.	Did not gain English pronunciation or rhythm.
Achievement 3	Fully became proficient with TOEIC format questions.	Became proficient with TOEIC format questions.	Did not become proficient with TOEIC format questions.

Teaching Method

Outline:

Learning a language is more than just learning words. It also includes cultural learning aspects, such as the thoughts and values of the people who speak it. Therefore, these exercises will cover language, culture, and communication. Taking the UK and business English as an example, the goal is to improve students' English skills by understanding the differences and commonalities with Japan. The level of English to be used in this exercise is somewhat easy, so it is not intended as an advanced course.

Style:

In order to achieve the goals, students will need to self-study as follows:
- Look up important words in advance and understand them in English.
- Review the model dialogs learned in the class and practice using the accompanying CD until able to recite it.

Notice:

- Ensure adequate preparation time for assignments.
- Reassessments will not be permitted if students are late or absent from the class and unable to work or give presentations without reasons such as absence due to suspension, etc.
Students who miss 1/4 or more of classes will not be eligible for a passing grade.

Course Plan

			Theme	Goals
1st Semester
	1st Quarter
		1st	First semester class guidance Explain an overview of the first semester classes, assignments, and evaluation method
		2nd	Check In and Work Out Listening and reading comprehension about conversations at the counter Chapter 1: Daily life	Understand conversations at the counter.
		3rd	What Will the Weather Be Like? Listening and reading comprehension about the weather Chapter 2: Clothing	Understand the weather.
		4th	A London without Red Buses? Listening and reading comprehension about London buses Chapter 3: Grocery Shopping	Understand London buses.
		5th	Back to the Future Listening and reading comprehension about railways Chapter 4: Cooking	Understand railways.
		6th	Shop-'n'-Chat Listening and reading comprehension about shopping Chapter 5: Eating out	Understand shopping.
		7th	First semester overall review	Review the topics covered in the first semester.
		8th	Midterm exam
	2nd Quarter
		9th	More Than Just a Post Office Listening and reading comprehension about the concept of post offices Chapter 6: Shopping for Clothing	Understand the concept of post offices.
		10th	Off the Beaten Path Listening and reading about tourism Chapter 7: Housing	Understand tourism.
		11th	Dining Out Diversity Listening and reading comprehension about food culture Chapter 8: The Weather	Understand food culture.
		12th	Afternoon Tea Listening and reading about afternoon tea Chapter 9: At a Movie Theater	Understand afternoon tea.
		13th	The Beatles Are Forever Reading about the Beatles Chapter 10: Sports	Understand the Beatles.
		14th	Football: Sport or Business? Reading about football Chapter 11: Traffic and Commuting	Understand football.
		15th	Second semester overall review	Review the topics covered in the second semester.
		16th	Final exam

Evaluation Method and Weight (%)

	Examination	Short Tests	Other	Total
Subtotal	80	20	0	100
Basic Proficiency	80	20	0	100
Specialized Proficiency	0	0	0	0
Cross Area Proficiency	0	0	0	0