Course Description
This course is an Intercultural Collaborative Learning Cours in which domestic and international students learn together through collaboration. The language of instruction is Japanese. The instructor mainly provides basic knowledge and reference materials, while placing strong emphasis on active learning through frequent group work and discussions among students. The first half of the course focuses on the Malay Peninsula, while the second half explores the Middle East (including parts of Europe). In addition, guest speakers with practical experience in the field will be invited to give talks that offer valuable insights related to the final assignments of each unit.
Keywords
International Students, Intercultural Collaborative Learning, Global, Malay Peninsula, Middle East, Diversity, Group Work, COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning), Practical Experience
Course Plan
1. Guidance Session
2. Multicultural Coexistence of Malay, Chinese, and Indian Communities
3. Understanding Malaysia Through Its Calendar
4. Guest Speaker: Former Official Residence Chef of the Japan Embassy
5. Group Work for Final Project
6. Presentations & Discussions ①
7. Presentations & Discussions ②
8. Guest Speaker: Japanese Descendant Living in South America
9. Overview of Middle Eastern History
10. Connections Between Different Religious and Cultural Spheres
11. Guest Speaker: Middle East Researcher
12. Group Work for Final Project
13. Presentations & Discussions ①
14. Presentations & Discussions ②
15. Conclusion & Course Survey (Conducted in the last 15 minutes)
Note: The course content may change depending on progress. Assignment deadlines will be announced.
