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 concepts of time and space, ethics, food and many 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 covered 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 and many intercultural activities. There will also be some quizzes throughout the course. Short presentations and one main individual presentation will be required.
時間割		概要	宿題(予習・復習等)
	1	Introduction	Short reading plus vocabulary work
	2	The face	Short research studies
	3	Short presentations	Body language
	4	Gesture quiz	Nonverbal communication
	5	Personal space	Personal space activity
	6	More reading	Concept of time
	7	Personal differences about time	Experiential activity
	8	Searching for diversity	More reading and concepts
	9	Finding out about other cultures	Sharing readings
	10	Communication styles--survey	Communication styles--video
	11	Practicing different communication styles	Short presentations
	12	How discrimination and prejudice can start	Case study reading
	13	Case study	Case study
	14	Role play	Discussion or video
	15	Presentations	Reflections
準備学習	Students will have regular readings, homework, and quizzes. They will prepare short presentations 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	火曜日	５時限	c1	3
Fujimoto, Donna	春学期	金曜日	３時限	c1	3