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Subject Name	Japanese Level
IC500: Upper-intermediate Seminar on Japanese Culture (International co-learning classes) 　Intercultural Communication 5	Level 5 (Upper-intermediate)
Class Goals and Outline
Students will systematically and practically learn about differences and similarities in communication styles, values, and behaviors in Japan, other cultures, and their own cultures. Theories and mechanisms related to what occurs when people communicate with one and other will be clarified through seminars and discussions with Japanese students.
Eligibility
B1 level in the CEFR/JF Standard for Japanese-Language Education (N2 in the JLPT)
Learning Objectives
1. Learn basic theory of intercultural communication. 2. Experience communicating with people from different backgrounds and adjust to different cultures through discussions and experiential learning with other classmates, including international students. 3. Experience cultural differences in person. 4. Have hands-on experience with Japanese culture.
Number of Classes (per week)
Fall term: once/week (1 period/week), 15 classes total
Course Content
A third of the classes will be lectures; the rest will consist of discussions and seminars. Topics are shown below. 1. Why study intercultural communication now? 2. Communication mechanisms: what is communication? 3. Verbal communication 4. Wordless messages: nonverbal communication 5. Invisible culture: values and cultural characteristics 6. Perceiving and contacting different cultures, intercultural understanding Review
Textbook
To be assigned in class.
Evaluation Method
Participation (30%), reports (30%), presentations (30%), quizzes (10%)
Subject to change.