Cross　Cultural　Studies

Course Title

Course Title in English

Cross　Cultural　Studies

Course Type

Basic specialized courses (Specialization-related courses)

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Eligible Students

School of Human Science and Environment

Target Grade

2Year

Course Numbering Code

HHHBE2MCA1

Credits

2.00Credits

The course numbering code represents the faculty managing the subject, the department of the target students, and the education category (liberal arts / specialized course). For detailed information, please download the separate manual from the upper right 'question mark'.

Type of Class

講義 (Lecture)

Eligible Year/Semester

Fall semester 2026

(Spring semester)

Instructor

Chu Chia Hua

Affiliation

環境人間学部

Language of Instruction

English

必要に応じて日本語の説明を加える

Related SDGs

4／5／8／10／16

Office Hours and Location

講義終了後、教室にて

Contact

UNIPAのQ&A

Corresponding Diploma Policy

A double circle indicates the most relevant DP number and a circle indicates the associated DP.

Corresponding Undergraduate School DP

2◎／4〇／5〇

Corresponding Graduate School DP

ー

Corresponding University-Wide DP

N/a

Academic Goals of Teacher Training Course

Ability to collaborate

Course Objectives and Learning Outcome

【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

Subtitle and Keywords of the Class

Intercultural communication, globalization, culture, society

Course Overview and Schedule

【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】
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) Family Structure
9) Consumerism
10) Education
11) Migration
12) Globalization
13) Research Project final preparations
14) Research Project (*Group or individual presentations)
15) Exam

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

In-person/Remote Classification

In-person

Implementation Method and Remote Credit Limit Application

対面授業のみ
遠隔授業単位上限の適用を受けない

Uses of Generative AI

Limited permission for use

Precautions for using Generative AI

英語学習は自ら言葉と向き合い思考し表現するプロセスを最重要視するものである。英語コア科目における予習復習に生成系 AI・翻訳ソフトの利用は推奨しない。

Textbook

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

References

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

Contents and Estimated Time for Pre- and Post- Learning (Preparation and Review)

【予習】Pre-reading of materials as instructed in class.(15ｈ)
【復習】Revision of materials to deepen and consolidate understanding of class content.(30ｈ)

Contents of Active Learning

英語を用いてペアおよびグループでコミュニケーション活動を行う。

Grading Criteria and Methods

ディスカッション 20%

課題 20%

プレゼンテーション 30%

試験 30%

How to Disclose Assignments and Exam Results

課題、試験等は原則次の講義内で解説する。

Precautions and Requirements for Course Registration

Practical Education

Remarks

Syllabus may be subject to change. Personal appointments for extra support and detailed feedback are available on request.

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.

Syllabus data