In this class students will learn about Japan’s situation moving towards an increasingly multicultural society. Students will also learn what a “diverse society” is, and what is needed to live in such a society.
Cases in other countries with various cultures, ethnics and religions will also be covered. This class also aims on gaining abilities to communicate with people with different backgrounds and culture by working in groups and discussing, using concept and methodology of cross-cultural communication.
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1) Understand the situation of multiculturalism in Japan, raise and analyze issues.
2) Build a diversity understanding attitude and coexist with people from different cultures.
multiculturalism, diversity, prejudice, communication
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
A question regarding the topic of the day will be provided. Students will work on it individually or in a group, followed by lecture, discussions and exercise problems.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | Multiculturalism in the community (1) | Understand cases in the community and study about other cases. |
Class 2 | Multiculturalism in the community (2) Change the way of viewing - disability studies | Understand cases in the community and study about other cases. |
Class 3 | Consideration on the campus for multilingual and multicultural diversity - case study of international students | Find out the situation of multiculturalism in Tokyo Tech in your own way. |
Class 4 | Case study of a multiethnic and religiously diverse nation - ethnic and religious diversity | Consider measures for diversity understanding. |
Class 5 | How prejudice is formed, and understanding diversity (1) | Understand how prejudice is formed and recall your own experience. |
Class 6 | Multilingualization and simple Japanese | Understand and write simple Japanese. |
Class 7 | Workshop and presentation – Social and Cultural Diversity | Prepare for presentation. |
Class 8 | Workshop – Social and Cultural Diversity | Consider the situation, issues, and measures towards a multicultural society. |
None required.
Course materials will be provided during the class.
Assessment will be based on exercises done in each class(composition, group presentation etc.) and final presentation.
None.