ICL-Channels Classes

KURODA Chiharu/SAITO Miho/KAWAKAMI Naoe “Communication in Japanese for Multicultural Society”

9. Class Outline, Objectives: This class aims to deepen students' knowledge of the concept of a multicultural society and to foster the basic knowledge and competencies that are necessary as members of such a society. Students will learn about diversity in Japanese society and on college campuses in Japan through discussion and group work in a case method approach. This class will be conducted in real time online format.

10. Class Schedule: This class will be conducted in real-time online format. The course will be conducted in a format combining LMS-based pre-learning (e.g., readings of reference materials), class activities (e.g., lectures and discussions among students), and post-learning (e.g., short reflection reports on the class). The ratio of prior learning, class activities and post-learning will vary from class to class; be sure to check the "Learning Instructions" posted on the LMS for the schedule and details of each class. The tentative schedule for this class is as follows.

1. (6/9) Course guidance and orientation for writing the short reports, deepening understanding of the multicultural society (Kuroda)
2. (6/16) The Current situation of foreign residents in the community (Kawakami) Short report 1
3. (6/23) Cross-cultural contacts and ethnocentrism A (Kuroda) Short report 2
4.(6/30) Cross-cultural contacts and ethnocentrism B(Kuroda) Short report 3
5.(7/7) Japanese communication style (Kuroda) Short report 4
6. (7/14) An overview of the easy Japanese (Saito) Short report 5
7. (7/28) Practical exercise in using the easy Japanese (Kuroda)
8. (8/4) Summary of the class and explanation of the final project (Kuroda)

11. Evaluation/Assignments: 1. 5 class reflection comments (800 words each x 5 times) 50%
2. Final assignment 50%

12. Textbooks: No textbook has been designated for this class. The course reading materials and worksheets will be provided by the instructor on BEEF.

13. Out of Class Study: Readings will be uploaded to the LMS as necessary, so students should read them in preparation for class.
After class, students are required to submit a total of five short reports to summarize what they have learned in class and to reflect on their learning.

14. Notes on Enrolling: Attendance must be at least 80% to be eligible for evaluation. In other words, more than two absences will automatically result in a failing grade.

19. Other (Notes for ICL Enrollees): Please attend the online guidance for ICL students which will be held on Monday, June 2nd, 17:00-17:30.