市ヶ谷リベラルアーツセンター（ILAC）ILAC Course

In today’s globalization, we are increasingly required to interact internationally across linguistic and cultural borders. Misunderstandings and conflicts are bound to occur, which calls for constructive dialogues and creative solutions. In this course, we will focus primarily on “invisible culture” to deepen your understanding of diversity in cultural orientations, values, behavior, and language uses. You will also reflect on your intercultural experiences and explore your multicultural identities while studying dynamic cultural dimensions.

In this course, you will 1) cultivate your understanding of the relationships between culture and identity, 2) be able to analyze examples of and reasons for intercultural clashes and relate to others respectfully to come up with constructive solutions to intercultural issues and confusions, 3) be able to use concepts such as stereotypes, generalizations, othering, and marginalization in your analysis, 4) reflect on your intercultural experiences and multicultural identities.

各学部のディプロマ・ポリシーのうち、以下に関連している。法学部・法律学科：DP3・DP4、法学部・政治学科：DP1、法学部・国際政治学科：DP1、文学部：DP1、経営学部：DP3、国際文化学部：DP1、人間環境学部：DP2、キャリアデザイン学部：DP1

英語 / English

This is a hybrid class. Depending on the pandemic situation, we may meet most of the weeks on Zoom but if the situation allows, we may meet some weeks in person. Please see Hoppii for details and refer to the instructions there on how to connect to Zoom to attend the first class online.
Before class you are required to work on reading and complete assignments. In class we study relevant material, complete application tasks in small groups, and share your discussion with the whole class. You are encouraged to actively participate in this problem-based learning (PBL). Feedback will be given orally in interaction throughout the course. Written feedback will be provided for your written papers within a week of submission.

あり / Yes

なし / No

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1：Introduction

Self-introduction, course information, ice-breaking activity

2：What is culture?

Visible/invisible culture, 3Ps in understanding culture

3：3Ps of culture, Characteristics of culture

Perspectives of culture

4：Stereotypes and generalizations

Definitions and examples

5：Essentialization

The language of generalization

6：Othering and marginalization

Case study discussion

7：Cultural diversity in academia and the workplace

Understanding diversity as an asset

8：Similarities and differences in cultural orientations-1

Analysis of cultural orientations (#1-3)

9：Similarities and differences in cultural orientations-2

Analysis of cultural orientations (#4-6)

10：Cultural case studies – 1

Analysis of use of time and group dynamics

11：Cultural case studies – 2

Application of Hofstede’s Cultural Dimensions and other frameworks

12：Student-led discussions - 1

Intercultural case studies (group presentations)

13：Student-led discussions - 2

Intercultural case studies (group presentations)

14：Student-led discussions - 3, reflection

Intercultural case studies (group presentations), Wrap-up discussion

You should complete assigned reading and/or writing before coming to class. Come ready to discuss the material with your classmates coming from different (sub)cultures.
University guidelines suggest the preparation and review time of around two hours a week for a two-credit course like this one. 本授業の準備学習・復習時間は、各2時間を標準とします。

Weekly readings will be made accessible through the course website (Google Classroom). Become familiar with this online resource to download readings and post your assignments. You are also expected to check your university email account daily to keep up with course announcements.

Handouts and resources related to the course content will be distributed in class or made available in Google Classroom.

You will receive a formal evaluation of your work at the end of the term. The grade on a late assignment will be lowered. You will be graded on:
1) Participation (20%)
2) Reading assignments and quizzes (50%)
3) Cultural case study discussion (10%)
4) Final paper (20%) (tentative percentages)

Regular attendance is essential in order to benefit from the interactive nature of this course. You will not be able to pass this course if you miss more than three class periods a semester except in extreme circumstances.

Because this course is to be conducted in English, students must be competent speakers/writers of English (e.g., native or proficient with TOEFL® iBT 61 or above). International and Japanese students of any majors are welcome as long as they are interested in diverse world cultures. Students should view each other’s cultural experiences as an asset to this course and create a friendly and respectful learning community.

Be prepared to use Hoppii, Google Classroom, and Zoom with your university account and check your university email daily. You will need to use a headset with a microphone if you are attending class on campus.

Depending on the pandemic situation and your preferences, course delivery method may be changed. Please check the announcement to be made on Hoppii before the start of the course.