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| 年度 | 2025 |
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| 科目名 | International Perspectives I |
| 担当者名 | Ａ．Ｌ． エイデン |
| 単位 | 2.0 |
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科目目的 Course Objectives |
In this class, students share their perspectives on historic and contemporary topics, in relation to Japanese culture. After reading short articles, students can understand more about Japanese customs through comparison to other cultural perspectives. The objective of this class is to develop students’ curiosity about how other people understand culture, language, and values. |
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到達目標 Class Goal |
MWU students can expand their knowledge about Japanese culture and ideas. This class centers on learning to identify a wide range of opinions and ideas from an international point of view. To achieve this goal, students need to become more globally minded and gain knowledge of cultural trends and topics. In addition, students will use critical thinking skills while reading, writing, and engaging in conversation. |
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授業内容 The Content of the Course |
Trying to find the answers to ‘why' regarding cultural trends or actions’ means having a cultural curiosity about other people. The reasons for people’s actions can be discovered by learning to see the world in new ways. This means increasing an understanding of the world by asking ‘why’. This course includes discussion about the influence of social, cultural, and economic forces that shape attitudes, beliefs, and choices made by people today. To personalize this class, students will choose a topic they want to explore as part of the final project. |
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授業計画 Class Plan |
【授業回数】 15回 This schedule may change, depending on circumstances that arise as the course progresses. Classes will be conducted in-person (対面授業). Week 1: Introduction and class information Week 2: Activities: Culture and identity Week 3: Discussion: Manga Week 4: Activities: Cultural values (1) Week 5: Discussion: Japanese cultural customs Week 6: Activities: Identifying cultural themes (1) Week 7: Discussion: Animation Week 8: Activities: Identifying cultural themes (2) Week 9: Discussion: Popular fiction Week 10: Activities: Cultural values (2) Week 11: Discussion: Japanese food Week 12: Presentation Project (1) Week 13: Presentation Project (2) Week 14: Presentation Project (3) Week 15: Final discussion and feedback about the class |
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授業方法 Class Method |
Students can enjoy learning societal values and language skills together as they discuss the meaning of communication and academic styles from an intercultural perspective. Classroom methods include listening practice, role plays about characters from the textbook, learning new words and expressions from text dialogues. Materials in this course will be presented through a textbook that uses a variety of learning styles and discussion-based activities. Students can say their opinions through presentations, short assignments, and lively classroom discussions. In this course, students can learn about their personal understanding of communication as they discuss about common topics introduced through activities and discussions. |
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Google Classroom クラスコード Google Classroom - Class Code |
共通教育科目のクラスコードは、「共通教育サイト」に一覧掲示する。 抽選終了後、受講が決まった科目のクラスコードを確認しClassroomへ入室すること。 科目担当者からの招待は行わない。 「共通教育サイト」 https://kyotsu.mukogawa-u.ac.jp/index.html ◆Classroomへの参加登録の遅れや入室間違いは、教員からの指示が得られず課題等が未提出となる。それらが単位修得に係る評価に影響するので、十分に注意すること。 |
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アクティブ・ラーニングの形態 Form of Active Learning |
University life is an important time to gain knowledge and learn to express personal interests and ideas in an academic setting. Active learning means we communicate about society and culture through critical thinking activities, personal study skill development, engaging discussions, and presentation projects. |
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準備学習（予習・復習等） Review and Preview |
Self-study hours depend on the assignments given each week. Students prepare for this class by being aware of global issues and international culture around them. Students can use their critical thinking skills as they engage with others about common societal issues. |
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評価方法 Evaluation Method |
・平常点(100点) 平常点等配点内訳:Grades will be calculated from: homework (25点), in-class activities (25点), response assignments (25点) and project presentations (25点). |
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課題(試験やレポート等)に対するフィードバックの方法 Task Feedback |
The teacher will provide comments about the students’ skill areas where they need more development. Communication to students is done in multiple ways: written comments, in-class conversations, e-mail responses to questions and whole class feedback that is generalized for everyone’s benefit. |
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教科書 Textbook |
Japanese Popular Culture in English/Sheridan, R., Tanaka, K.,. Kobayashi, J./Nan-un-do |
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地域との連携 Cooperation with the Community |
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受講上の注意 Notices |
This class is conducted in English, and the materials will be at an intermediate level. Japanese students should have TOEIC 500 or above. Students will be expected to do homework and contribute their ideas in discussion format. This class is an active style of class, so students need to be prepared to use English in every class. All students from all departments are welcome to join this class. Important: The policy for the number of absences: If you are absent 5 or more times, you will not pass the class. * If you are late or leave early, 3 times will be counted as 1 absence. |
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卒業(修了)認定・学位授与の方針との関連 Relation to the Diploma and Degree Policy |
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実務経験と授業との関連 How the Instructors' Experiences will shape Course Contents |
The instructor is a former teacher from MUSC in Spokane, Washington. She has focused on English language communication and culture for Japanese students since 2003. Living internationally (in Japan, Korea, Canada) accounts for the wider perspectives of the instructor that she uses in discussion with students. |
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