M3013000
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Diversity and Cultures of other countries1This course is conducted completely in English.
In this omnibus course, different professors from the Innovative Global Program introduce some aspects of their native country and culture each week, offering insights and hints for living and working within their culture. Students will gain understanding, respect, and adjustment to the culture, communication style, and expectations in social behavior and workplace communication in 10 different cultures. Additionally, the course includes group discussions where students can exchange experiences and perspectives on life in Japan drawing from their own cultural backgrounds as well as considerations related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
In this omnibus course, different professors from the Innovative Global Program introduce some aspects of their native country and culture each week, offering insights and hints for living and working within their culture. Students will gain understanding, respect, and adjustment to the culture, communication style, and expectations in social behavior and workplace communication in 10 different cultures. Additionally, the course includes group discussions where students can exchange experiences and perspectives on life in Japan drawing from their own cultural backgrounds as well as considerations related to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
This course is designed to prepare students to work in international teams as students, laboratory researchers, and engineers
in their future careers. Students will begin to learn: 1) how to assess their own cultural assumptions and adapt to different
cultures, and 2) to understand the key points about each culture presented in class. Students will learn about expected behaviors,
communication styles, and practical hints for adjusting to life and work in each culture presented. Ultimately, the goal is
to foster an understanding of the positive aspects of each culture, cultivate respect for diversity, embrace openness to different
people, and develop strategies for living in other cultures.
| Goals and objectives | Course Outcomes | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Students can reflect upon, understand, and communicate their own cultural assumptions, how their home culture compares with others, and how to assess themselves in the future as they encounter new intercultural situations. |
B
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| 2. | Students can become familiar with key points of living and working in 10 different cultures as presented by professors from those cultures and can demonstrate their understanding through written reports to each presentation. |
B
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| 3. | Students can participate in dialogue with the presenters and their classmates to develop curiosity, openness, and flexibility when dealing with different cultures and the desire to show respect and sensitivity for people's cultural differences. |
B
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| 4. | Students can practice openness and other skills needed for working in a multicultural team to produce their final video project and communicate their results with their classmates. |
B
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| In-class Activities | Reports | Project 1 | Project 2 | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 10% | 5% | 10% | 25% | |
| 2. | 30% | 30% | |||
| 3. | 5% | 10% | 15% | ||
| 4. | 10% | 20% | 30% | ||
| Total. | 10% | 30% | 20% | 40% | - |
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Course Introduction & Introduction to Life in Japan | Write a report about the presentation of Week 1 | 120分 |
| 2. | Introduction to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion & Group Work | Discuss with group members and create presentation material | 120分 |
| 3. | Group presentation on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion | Submit presentation material & Survey about the culture in Week 4 | 120分 |
| 4. | Introduction to Life in Vietnam | Write a report about the presentation of Week 4 & Survey about the culture in Week 5 | 120分 |
| 5. | Introduction to Life in Thailand | Write a report about the presentation of Week 5 & Survey about the culture in Week 6 | 120分 |
| 6. | Introduction to Life in Malaysia | Write a report about the presentation of Week 6 & Survey about the culture in Week 7 | 120分 |
| 7. | Introduction to Life in Indonesia | Write a report about the presentation of Week 7 & Survey about the culture in Week 8 | 120分 |
| 8. | Introduction to Life in Bangladesh | Write a report about the presentation of Week 8 & Survey about the culture in Week 9 | 120分 |
| 9. | Introduction to Life in India | Write a report about the presentation of Week 9 & Survey about the culture in Week 10 | 120分 |
| 10. | Introduction to Life in Poland | Write a report about the presentation of Week 10 & Survey about the culture in Week 11 | 120分 |
| 11. | Introduction to Life in Turkey | Write a report about the presentation of Week 11 & Survey about the culture in Week 12 | 120分 |
| 12. | Introduction to Life in the Italy | Write a report about the presentation of Week 12 & Prepare information and ideas for the final video project | 120分 |
| 13. | Final project | Create presentation materials for final project | 1090分 |
| 14. | Presentation and discussion on final project | Peer-review on classmates' final video projects | 120分 |
| Total. | - | - | 2650分 |
| A:Fundamental Mechanical Engineering | B:Advanced Mechanical Engineering | C:Environment and Materials Engineering | D:Chemistry and Biotechnology | E:Electrical Engineering and Robotics | G:Advanced Electronic Engineering | F:Information and Communications Engineering | L:Computer Science and Engineering | H:Urban Infrastructure and Environment |
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10% Quizzes
30% Weekly written reports after each class that show thoughtful interaction with the topics and questions
20% Group discussion and presentation on Project 1
40% Group discussion and presentation on Project 2
The scores will be deducted for all late submissions.
To pass this course, students need at least 60% of the total score and a passing grade on the completed final project.
30% Weekly written reports after each class that show thoughtful interaction with the topics and questions
20% Group discussion and presentation on Project 1
40% Group discussion and presentation on Project 2
The scores will be deducted for all late submissions.
To pass this course, students need at least 60% of the total score and a passing grade on the completed final project.
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback in outside of the class (ScombZ, mail, etc.) |
Materials will be provided in Scombz before each class.
Students may use online sources, such as articles, websites, videos, to survey and learn basic information about the culture of each country before each class.
Students may use online sources, such as articles, websites, videos, to survey and learn basic information about the culture of each country before each class.
- Tipporn Laohakangvalvit
Office hours: After class or by appointment
For appointment, please contact me by e-mail: tipporn@shibaura-it.ac.jp
- Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
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