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- Instructor(s)
- Mitsubori Koichiro Kawamura Ewa Kajita Yu Wakamatsu Koichiro Fusimi Takeshi Tanaka Rieko
- Class Format
- Lecture (Livestream)
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Mon1-2(H121) Thr1-2(H121)
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- Course number
- LAH.H210
- Credits
- 2
- Academic year
- 2022
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2022/5/29
- Lecture notes updated
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- Language used
- Japanese
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Course description and aims
Instructors in this course will guide students through various aspects of the international community that are easily overlooked in the age of globalization. Specifically, they will focus on the 7 countries (and regions) of Germany, France, Italy, Russia, Czech, Mexico and Cuba, providing an overview of the ethnic characteristics, history, traditions, and society of each country's culture. Seven lecturers conducting specialized research on respective regions will cover these 7 regions in omnibus format, each from a unique dimension.
The aim of this course is to promote cross-cultural understanding and cultivate global awareness. Knowledge acquired through this series of lectures will definitely be valuable to students who will one day live in a global environment of people with a variety of cultural origins.
Student learning outcomes
Students will acquire the following skills from taking this course.
1) Understand that all cultures are equal and human, and that each has unique characteristics.
2) Think about their own country's culture from a global perspective.
3) Understand the various problems of global society in a multifaceted way.
Keywords
fostering international awareness, area studies, international community, Germany, France, Italy, Russia, Czech, Mexico, Cuba
Competencies that will be developed
| Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Class flow
After the course introduction, the 7 instructors will lecture on the 7 countries in omnibus format. Students will submit a reaction paper in each class.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | German culture (Koichiro Wakamatsu) | To be announced during the class. |
| Class 2 | Italian culture (Ewa Kawamura) | To be announced during the class. |
| Class 3 | German society (Koichiro Wakamatsu) | To be announced during the class. |
| Class 4 | Italian society (Ewa Kawamura) | To be announced during the class. |
| Class 5 | Russian culture (Kumiko Tsuchida) | To be announced during the class. |
| Class 6 | Mexican culture (Takeshi Fushimi) | To be announced during the class. |
| Class 7 | Russian society (Kumiko Tsuchida) | To be announced during the class. |
| Class 8 | Mexican society (Takeshi Fushimi) | To be announced during the class. |
| Class 9 | Cuban culture (Rieko Tanaka) | To be announced during the class. |
| Class 10 | French culture (Yu Kajita) | To be announced during the class. |
| Class 11 | French society (Yu Kajita) | To be announced during the class. |
| Class 12 | Cuban society (Rieko Tanaka) | To be announced during the class. |
| Class 13 | Czech culture (Atsushi Miyazaki) | To be announced during the class. |
| Class 14 | Czech society (Atsushi Miyazaki) | To be announced during the class. |
Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
none required
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Course materials are provided in class.
Assessment criteria and methods
Students will be assessed on their commitment to the class (by response cards) (40%) and a final essay (60%).
Related courses
- LAH.H209 ： Intercultural Studies: Asia and Africa
- LAH.H110 ： Introduction to Foreign Languages 1
- LAH.H111 ： Introduction to Foreign Languages 2
- LAH.H211 ： World Literature 1
- LAH.H212 ： World Literature 2
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
none required
