CC340101 Intercultural Communication

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School School of Education

Lecture Code CC340101 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name Intercultural Communication（異文化間コミュニケーション）

Subject Name
（Katakana）イブンカカンコミュニケーション

Subject Name in
English Intercultural Communication

Instructor KUWAYAMA HISASHI,DELAKORDA KAWASHIMA TINKA,To be announced.

Instructor
(Katakana) クワヤマ　ヒサシ,デラコルダ　カワシマ　ティンカ,タントウキョウインミテイ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  Second Semester,  4Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (4T) Thur1-4：EDU K109

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

In principle, this course is designed to be implemented in-person. But, if necessary due to health reasons, utilize online (simultaneous interactive) session on Teams.

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction B : Japanese／English

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons

Course Area（Discipline） 06 : Globalization/International cooperation studies

Eligible Students Mainly the first and second-year undergraduate students, especially for Globally-Minded Teacher Training Program students; International students (Refer to the "requirement")

Keywords Intercultural communication; Intercultural learning; Language and education; SDG_10; husa

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) For those in/after 2022 admission for Globally-Minded Teacher Training Program, this course is one of the required subjects. Also check the requirement below.
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Program in Multicultural and Global Education
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・Have understanding about

Class Objectives
/Class Outline Are intercultural communication skills the key to problem-solving in a globalizing world and for the career development of the next generation?
This course, Introduction to Intercultural Communication, develops your ideas about better intercultural communication through active and critical discussion. Lecturers will share their multidisciplinary (fieldwork) research to show the importance of local experience as an essential step towards understanding cultural differences in various societies and schools. We will collaboratively think and work to improve our linguistic and cultural understanding through intercultural learning activities. Following the pedagogic principles of CEDAR (Communities Engaging with Difference and Religion), students will engage with differences to recognize their taken-for-granted assumptions and gain a more critical perspective on their frames of knowledge and understanding of the other. It will be especially useful for any student who will have a non-native speaker in their future classrooms.

Class Schedule 1. Orientation
2. Introduction to Culture
   - Define culture and its components.

3. Cultural Identity and Perspectives
   - Explore cultural identity and diverse worldviews.

4. Language and Culture
   - Examine the link between language and cognition.

5. Ethnocentrism vs. Cultural Relativism
   - Understand ethnocentrism and cultural relativism through case studies.

6. Challenges in Intercultural Communication
   - Identify and share solutions for common challenges.

7. Language Diversity and Cultural Identity
   - Explore how language shapes cultural identity.

8. Reflection on Learnings
   - Group feedback session on key takeaways.

Final Essay

Text/Reference
Books,etc. No specific textbook, but reading materials in English will be distributed before/in the classes. If the students would like to have more detailed information, some books will be recommended as references corresponding to the student's interest and willingness.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Handouts, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Forms, moodle

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning), Post-class Report

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Sufficient preparation and reflection are required before and after each class. Preparing and reviewing the lessons, please join each session with questions. We also ask for your active participation in class activities and use English (also using Japanese depending on the situation).

Requirements Please confirm if the credit of this course will be included as a part of required credits for graduation in each school and program.
For those in/after 2022 admission for Globally-Minded Teacher Training Program, this course is one of required subjects. Those in/before 2021 admission can also take this course with the credit awarded. However, it will not be counted for the program completion.
We will also consider accepting international students including the short-term exchange programs as much as possible, but if there are too many applicants, we may limit registration.

Grading Method Active Participation and Contribution: 20％
Pre-Reading or Reflective assignments: 60%
Final Essay: 20%

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2025Year	School/Graduate School	School of Education
Lecture Code	CC340101	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	Intercultural Communication（異文化間コミュニケーション）
Subject Name （Katakana）	イブンカカンコミュニケーション
Subject Name in English	Intercultural Communication
Instructor	KUWAYAMA HISASHI,DELAKORDA KAWASHIMA TINKA,To be announced.
Instructor (Katakana)	クワヤマ　ヒサシ,デラコルダ　カワシマ　ティンカ,タントウキョウインミテイ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, Second Semester, 4Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(4T) Thur1-4：EDU K109
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
In principle, this course is designed to be implemented in-person. But, if necessary due to health reasons, utilize online (simultaneous interactive) session on Teams.
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	B : Japanese／English
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons
Course Area（Discipline）	06 : Globalization/International cooperation studies
Eligible Students	Mainly the first and second-year undergraduate students, especially for Globally-Minded Teacher Training Program students; International students (Refer to the "requirement")
Keywords	Intercultural communication; Intercultural learning; Language and education; SDG_10; husa
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	For those in/after 2022 admission for Globally-Minded Teacher Training Program, this course is one of the required subjects. Also check the requirement below.
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Program in Multicultural and Global Education （Knowledge and Understanding）・Have understanding about
Class Objectives /Class Outline	Are intercultural communication skills the key to problem-solving in a globalizing world and for the career development of the next generation? This course, Introduction to Intercultural Communication, develops your ideas about better intercultural communication through active and critical discussion. Lecturers will share their multidisciplinary (fieldwork) research to show the importance of local experience as an essential step towards understanding cultural differences in various societies and schools. We will collaboratively think and work to improve our linguistic and cultural understanding through intercultural learning activities. Following the pedagogic principles of CEDAR (Communities Engaging with Difference and Religion), students will engage with differences to recognize their taken-for-granted assumptions and gain a more critical perspective on their frames of knowledge and understanding of the other. It will be especially useful for any student who will have a non-native speaker in their future classrooms.
Class Schedule	1. Orientation 2. Introduction to Culture - Define culture and its components. 3. Cultural Identity and Perspectives - Explore cultural identity and diverse worldviews. 4. Language and Culture - Examine the link between language and cognition. 5. Ethnocentrism vs. Cultural Relativism - Understand ethnocentrism and cultural relativism through case studies. 6. Challenges in Intercultural Communication - Identify and share solutions for common challenges. 7. Language Diversity and Cultural Identity - Explore how language shapes cultural identity. 8. Reflection on Learnings - Group feedback session on key takeaways. Final Essay
Text/Reference Books,etc.	No specific textbook, but reading materials in English will be distributed before/in the classes. If the students would like to have more detailed information, some books will be recommended as references corresponding to the student's interest and willingness.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Handouts, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Forms, moodle
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning), Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Sufficient preparation and reflection are required before and after each class. Preparing and reviewing the lessons, please join each session with questions. We also ask for your active participation in class activities and use English (also using Japanese depending on the situation).
Requirements	Please confirm if the credit of this course will be included as a part of required credits for graduation in each school and program. For those in/after 2022 admission for Globally-Minded Teacher Training Program, this course is one of required subjects. Those in/before 2021 admission can also take this course with the credit awarded. However, it will not be counted for the program completion. We will also consider accepting international students including the short-term exchange programs as much as possible, but if there are too many applicants, we may limit registration.
Grading Method	Active Participation and Contribution: 20％ Pre-Reading or Reflective assignments: 60% Final Essay: 20%
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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