Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies

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PHL200ZA（哲学 / Philosophy 200）
Intercultural Ethics

渡辺　一弘

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
Attached documents
Year 2022
Class code A6209
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Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 金3/Fri.3
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 各学部・研究科等の時間割等で確認
Grade 2～4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
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Outline and objectives

This course will look at some of the major issues raised during the United Nations' "Year of Dialogue Among Civilizations." Special attention will be given to the role that culture plays in what Samuel P. Huntington has referred to as the "clash of civilizations." The course will begin with several contemporary case studies for analysis, and then move on to theoretical issues, such as theories of globalization and the role of intercultural communication, education, science/technology, the media, and ethics in cross-cultural dialogue. Finally, the course will consider how normative solutions to cross-cultural conflicts can be arrived at.

Goal

The course will seek to answer the following questions: What are the causes of cross-cultural conflicts? How can dialogue help to resolve such conflicts? How should dialogue across cultures be conducted? The course will also look at how culture interacts with other social systems in international society, including political and economic systems.

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

Will be able to gain “DP 1”, “DP 2”, “DP 3”, and “DP 4”.

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)（学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. ）

The class will use a lecture-discussion method, with some assigned / recommended readings.
Good comments in the reaction paper will be introduced in the class and used in deeper discussions.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching：対面/face to face

※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[オンライン/online]：Introduction to the Course and Overview of The UN Project "Dialogue Among Civilizations"

Intercultural education, science and technology, media, ethics, leadership

2[対面/face to face]：Case Studies

Universal human rights; religious conflict; climate change; whaling

3[対面/face to face]：Methodological Issues

Empirical, theoretical, and normative approaches to intercultural ethics

4[対面/face to face]：Theories of Globalization - Convergence Theory

Unilinear model of cultural evolution; modernism; universalism

5[対面/face to face]：Theories of Globalization - Divergence Theory

Multilinear model of cultural evolution; postmodernism; particularism

6[対面/face to face]：Theories of Globalization - Dual Theory

Ecological model of cultural evolution; post-postmodernism; constructivism

7[対面/face to face]：Theoretical Approaches in Intercultural Communication - Objectivism

Examples and objections; connections with universalism

8[対面/face to face]：Theoretical Approaches in Intercultural Communication - Subjectivism

Examples and objections; connections with relativism

9[対面/face to face]：Theoretical Approaches in Intercultural Communication - Interactive

Situatedness; relationalism; constructivist models

10[対面/face to face]：Cross-cultural Dialogue: Intercultural Situations

Anomic intercultural situations

11[対面/face to face]：Cross-cultural Dialogue: Examples

Gun control in the US; hiring practices in Japan

12[対面/face to face]：Cross-cultural Dialogue: Possible Resolutions

Avoidance; adaptation; confrontation; domination; dialogue

13[対面/face to face]：Cross-cultural Criticism

Ethnocentric, internal, cross-cultural, and integrative criticism

14[対面/face to face]：Conflict Resolution

The creation of "third cultures"

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Photocopies of the relevant materials will be made by the professor and distributed to students. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

Textbooks

There are no textbooks for this course.

References

A full bibliography will be given to students at the beginning of the course.

Grading criteria

Students will be evaluated on the basis of class participation (40%) and a final review report (60%). The review report is due on the last day of regular classes and should be handed in directly to the professor at that time.

Changes following student comments

Not applicable, due to change in lecturer.

Equipment student needs to prepare

Students should register their email address on HOPPII immediately after they decide to take this course. Visit HOPPII regularly for updates and class resources, as well as for the submission of assignments.

Others

There is no prerequisite for this course. Students who intend to register for this course are required to attend the first class. A screening test will be conducted in the class if necessary.

Prerequisite

None.