クロス・カルチュラル・スタディーズ

Cross　Cultural　Studies

専門基礎科目（専門関連科目）

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環境人間学部

2年

HHHBE2MCA1

2.00単位

講義 (Lecture)

2025年度後期

(Fall semester)

チュ　チアフア、バード　ポール　ジェイムズ

環境人間学部

英語

必要に応じて日本語の説明を加える

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チュ先生: UNIPAのQ&A機能を利用してご連絡ください。

(BIRD) email: xxszo252@guh.u-hyogo.ac.jp / WE WILL BE USING GOOGLE CLASSROOM.

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【講義目的】
Students will aim to examine social and cultural issues through comparative studies across different cultures and countries. We will especially compare Japan and Western countries.

【到達目標】
Upon completing the course, students will
a) Deepen their understanding of social and cultural issues by comparing Japan with international contexts
b) Acquire the ability to consider social, cultural, and moral issues from multiple perspectives
c) Develop critical thinking skills and apply them to cross cultural contexts

Intercultural communication, globalization, culture, society

【講義内容】
This course is based on active learning, which allows students to develop a deeper understanding of cross-cultural studies. Following a lecture on one of the topics listed below, students are expected to participate in a short discussion.

【授業計画】

(CHU - Materials provided in class)
1) Developing cross-cultural thinking, Culture
2) Society    
3) Identity and social groups    
4) Gender and society    
5) Sexuality    
6) Class, stratification and inequality    
7) Race and ethnicity  
8) Mid-term Exam

(BIRD - Materials provided in class)
9) Hobbes's Leviathan and maintaining social order.    
10) The social contract and government.
11) Sin and public morality.
12) The cultural unconscious.
13) Globalization and the "village".
14) Morality and right from wrong.
15) Self-improvement and authenticity.

*May change depending on class size and students' needs.

Lesson materials will be distributed in the class by the instructor.

[CHU]
Teo, T. (2014). Encyclopedia of Critical Psychology. In Springer eBooks. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-5583-7
McCann, C. R., Kim, S., & Ergun, E. (2020). Feminist Theory Reader. In Routledge eBooks. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003001201

[BIRD]
Macrone, M. A Little Knowledge, (London: Edbury Press, 1998) ISBN 0-09-186529-8

【予習】Pre-reading of materials as instructed in class.(30ｈ)
【復習】Revision of materials to deepen and consolidate understanding of class content.(30ｈ)

Students are expected to answer questions from the instructor and participate in class discussions.  

【成績評価の基準】
Credits will be awarded based on the achievement and effort in relation to the lecture objectives and achievement goals. The grading is as follows:
S (90 points or higher)
A (80 points or higher)
B (70 points or higher)
C (60 points or higher)

【成績評価の方法】

*For CHU
7x Participation - 10%
7x Discussion - 30%
7x Homework/Assignment - 20%
1x Mid-term Test - 40%

*For BIRD
1x Individual presentation (30%)
1x Written report accompanying presentation (30%)
1x End of term examination (40%)

CHU's and BIRD's scores will be combined and announced on Universal Passport

The overview of the grading of all students will be posted up at Universal Passport.

Students are expected to create their own work and not rely on generative AI for reports, essays, dissertations, and other academic assignments.

However, with the instructor's approval, students may use AI to assist them within the limits of the instructor's guidelines. Use of AI should be disclosed to the instructor.

It is crucial to exercise caution regarding the authenticity of the content generated by AI. Using such content may lead to unintentional plagiarism or copyright infringement. Therefore, students should apply their critical thinking skills when utilizing AI-generated text to avoid any such issues.

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The class is held in English. Students are expected to read materials before the lecture and to actively participate in all assignments. Syllabus may be subject to change. Personal appointments for extra support and detailed feedback are available on request.