Comparative Culture Studies — Osaka Jogakuin Web Syllabus

科目名	Comparative Culture Studies
担当教員	Fujimoto, Donna
授業の目的、または到達目標	The goal of this course is to understand how culture shapes the way people act and think. The most effective way to understand this is through examining differences. Points of comparison can be made in areas such as language use, conversational style, verbal and nonverbal behavior, the concept of time and space, ethics, food and others. Learning Goals Can understand how cultural beliefs and values shape our behavior Can explain basic concepts of culture Can give a presentation on an aspect of culture Can write reflection papers on topics studied in class Can recognize some underlying factors in cultural differences
授業の概要	This course will be based on readings, short talks,videos, and class activities. It is based on the belief that understanding comes not only through academic study, but also by firsthand experience. Thus, there will be a strong focus on experiential learning, but students will be expected to document their experiences through written reflections.


授業の形態	Students will be expected to do the readings and homework before each class. They will participate in discussions,role plays and intercultural activities, and there will be some quizzes throughout the course. Short presentations and one main project will be required.
時間割		概要	宿題(予習・復習等)
	1	Introduction	Making comparisons
	2	The face	Body language
	3	Gesture quiz	Personal space
	4	Personal space activity	Reading and vocabulary
	5	Short presentations	Short presentations
	6	Concept of time	Video
	7	Experiential activity	Focus on interpersonal communication
	8	Communication styles	Video and practice
	9	Concept of friendship	Sharing readings
	10	Preparing for the case study	Contrast Culture Method role play
	11	The case study	The case study
	12	Studying in a different country	DVD on study abroad
	13	Presentations	Presentations
	14	Discussion	Video
	15	Reflections	Review
準備学習	Students will have regular readings, homework, and quizzes. They will prepare one short presentation and one final presentation.
教科書	Readings will be provided in class
成績評価方法・基準	Homework and classwork 30% Quizzes 15% Reflections 25% Presentations 30%

時間割

担当教員	開講学期	開講曜日	開講時限	履修クラス	単位数
Fujimoto, Donna	春学期	月曜日	４時限	b1	3
Fujimoto, Donna	春学期	水曜日	３時限	b1	3
Fujimoto, Donna	春学期	火曜日	４時限	c1	3
Fujimoto, Donna	春学期	金曜日	３時限	c1	3