Course Description
This is an "international collaborative learning" course, in which domestic and overseas students shall learn together, with Japanese as the language of use. Teachers shall present basic knowledge and reference materials, with active learning elements, such as group work and participant discussion, being emphasized. The first half of the class shall be set in the Malay Peninsula, and the latter half in the Middle East (partly including Europe). Further, lectures shall be given by external speakers with practical experience in the field, who will provide valuable topics for the final assignments of each unit
Keywords
Overseas students, international collaborative learning, global, Malay Peninsula, Middle East, diversity, group work, COIL, practical experience
Course Plan
1. Guidance
2. Malay-Chinese-Indian Multiculturalism
3. Malaysia Through its Calendar
4. Guest Speaker (Former Chef at the Japanese Embassy Official Residence)
5. Group Work for the Final Assignment of the Unit
6. Presentation and Discussion (1)
7. Presentation and Discussion (2)
8. Guest Speaker (South American Resident of Japanese Descent)
9. Overview of Middle Eastern History
10. Tips For Connecting Religious-Cultural Spheres
11. Guest Speaker (Middle East Researcher)
12. Group Work for the Final Assignment of the Unit
13. Presentation and Discussion (1)
14. Presentation and Discussion (2)
15. Summary, Class Questionnaire (final 15 minutes)
The content may change depending on class progress. Assignment deadlines shall be indicated during the class.
