Course Description
Communication is a complex process of sharing meaning and understanding with others, influenced by several factors including context, background and culture, among others. Yet while “culture” is inextricably linked to communication, it is difficult to define. To complicate matters, “culture” exists at several layers of society, from local communities to nations to extra-national groupings such as race or ethnicity.
This seminar aims to evaluate and deepen intercultural communication skills through engagement with the concepts of intercultural communication, intercultural competence, multiculturalism and acculturation, with ample opportunity to put theory into practice through group discussion, group work and field work. The seminar fosters interaction and exchange of ideas between Japanese students, international students and local community members.
Keywords
intercultural exchange and communication, multiculturalism, groupwork, fieldwork
Course Plan
① Guidance (course goals, course schedule, etc.), what is international collaborative learning?
② Intercultural communication theory
③ Multiculturalism in Japan I
④ Multiculturalism in Japan II, groupwork: preparation for KoiKoi Matsumoto Festival
⑤ KoiKoi Matsumoto Festival general meeting (off-campus)
⑥ Intercultural communication competence
⑦ Acculturation
⑧ Multiculturalism in Japan II, groupwork: preparation for KoiKoi Matsumoto Festival
⑨ Multiculturalism in Japan II, groupwork: preparation for KoiKoi Matsumoto Festival
⑩＋⑪＋⑫ KoiKoi Matsumoto Festival
⑬ Reflection and preparation for final group presentation
⑭ Final group presentations and discussion
⑮ Final group presentations and discussion, course surveys
※ スケジュールは講師の判断により変更される場合があります
※ Schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the instructor
