Syllabus data

Teacher name ： Masako IWAHARA
Course Title
Cross Cultural Communication
Course Title in English
Cross Cultural Communication
Course Type
-
Research Support Courses
Eligible Students
Graduate School of Social Sciences
Target Grade
All
Course Numbering Code
KCWMS6MCA3
Credits
2.00Credits
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Type of Class
演習 (Seminar)
Eligible Year/Semester
Spring semester 2026
(Spring semester)
Instructor
Masako IWAHARA
Affiliation
Graduate School of Social Sciences
Language of Instruction
English
Related SDGs
8／10
Office Hours and Location
After the class, or by e-mail (E-mail address will be shared in the class.)
Contact
E-mail address will be shared in the class.


Corresponding Diploma Policy
A double circle indicates the most relevant DP number and a circle indicates the associated DP.
Corresponding Undergraduate School DP
ー
Corresponding Graduate School DP
2◎／3〇／5〇
Corresponding University-Wide DP
N/a
Academic Goals of Teacher Training Course
ー

Course Objectives and Learning Outcome
Course Objective:

Develop business communication skills to perform effectively in a cross-cultural environment.


Goals:

  • Be able to use communication skills that are effective in a global business environment based on the Objective/WHO/WHAT/HOW framework.
  • Be able to communicate to work effectively in or with a multi-cultural organization with diverse stakeholders in business.

Subtitle and Keywords of the Class
  • Business communication
  • Communication strategies
  • Easy-to-understand communication
Course Overview and Schedule

Course Outline

Students are expected to learn and practice communication skills that are effective in a global business environment. Students will practice business communication based on the objective/WHO/WHAT/HOW framework. The course involves discussions, workshops, presentations, and lectures. 


Class Agenda:

  1. Class orientation, ground rules, self-introduction
  2. Skills for effective communication in cross-cultural environment
  3. Clarifying business objectives and communication objectives
  4. Audience analysis (WHO)
  5. Creating key messages (WHAT)
  6. Effective delivery of messages to the audience (HOW)
  7. Writing recommendation memos
  8. Interim check of learning (test)
  9. Leveraging diversity
  10. Difference in manners and behaviors
  11. Ownership and confidence
  12. Effective Video presentation
  13. Effective presentation flow and slides
  14. Handling meetings
  15. Wrap-up


* The order of topics is subject to change depending on learning progress.


In-person/Remote Classification
In-person
Implementation Method and Remote Credit Limit Application
Uses of Generative AI
Limited permission for use
Precautions for using Generative AI
・The use of generative AI may be considered an effective means as enhancing student’s understanding in preparation for and review of classes.
・For submitted work such as reports, short essays, and scripts, the use of generative AI is permitted solely for grammar checking.
・The use of generative AI during class is not permitted.
Textbook
Will be informed as necessary.
References
Will be informed as necessary.
Contents and Estimated Time for Pre- and Post- Learning (Preparation and Review)

Review of each class: 15 hours

Pre-work and writing assignments: 20 hours

Preparation for presentation: 10 hours
Contents of Active Learning

Group work and discussions

Roleplays

Grading Criteria and Methods
  • Contribution to class discussions and class productivity, mini tests done in the class: 40%
  • Homework/reports/assignments: 30%
  • Final presentation (including preparation process): 30%

How to Disclose Assignments and Exam Results
Feedback will be given in the class.
Precautions and Requirements for Course Registration
  • Students who missed a class (for any reason) will be required to submit make-up assignment.
  • No credits will be given to those who missed one thirds of classes or more regardless of make-up assignments.

Practical Education
Not applicable.
Remarks
In cases where any differences arise between the English version and the original Japanese version, the Japanese version shall prevail as the official authoritative version.