| Program / Major | mDP | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Design Engineering | A | 幅広い教養を身につけ、多様性を理解し、世界的な視点から多面的に物事を考えることができる。 |
The purpose of this course is to deepen students’ understanding of different cultures and to cultivate the ability to communicate
effectively with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, particularly Chinese speakers. The course also aims to help students
understand intercultural differences and build a foundation for active engagement in international settings.
This course seeks to foster intercultural understanding and develop effective communication skills. As a concrete case study
in intercultural communication, particular emphasis is placed on understanding Chinese culture and comparing it with Japanese
culture in order to enhance students’ ability to communicate with Chinese speakers.
Native speakers of Chinese account for approximately one-fifth of the world’s population. Chinese is widely used not only in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore, but also among overseas Chinese communities around the world. Therefore, the ability to communicate effectively with Chinese speakers is considered an essential component of cultural literacy in contemporary society.
Native speakers of Chinese account for approximately one-fifth of the world’s population. Chinese is widely used not only in mainland China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Singapore, but also among overseas Chinese communities around the world. Therefore, the ability to communicate effectively with Chinese speakers is considered an essential component of cultural literacy in contemporary society.
- Understand diverse perspectives on culture and think critically from a global and multifaceted viewpoint.
- Deepen their understanding of other cultures and communicate smoothly with people from different cultural backgrounds.
- Enhance their adaptability in intercultural environments and build a foundation for active participation in international contexts.
- Understand and use simple everyday conversational expressions in Chinese.
| Understand diverse perspectives on culture and think critically from a global and multifaceted viewpoint. | Deepen their understanding of other cultures and communicate smoothly with people from different cultural backgrounds. | Enhance their adaptability in intercultural environments and build a foundation for active participation in international contexts. | Understand and use simple everyday conversational expressions in Chinese. | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 20% | 20% | 20% | 40% | 100% |
| 2. | 0% | ||||
| 3. | 0% | ||||
| 4. | 0% | ||||
| Total. | 20% | 20% | 20% | 40% | - |
Class participation and assignment completion: 30%
Report: 30%
Final examination: 40%
The required self-study time outside of class is 2650 minutes, and failure to meet this requirement will result in a failing grade.
Report: 30%
Final examination: 40%
The required self-study time outside of class is 2650 minutes, and failure to meet this requirement will result in a failing grade.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introduction Course overview, objectives, and assessment methods. The importance of intercultural exchange. |
Preview the course overview, objectives, and assessment methods. | 180minutes |
| 2. | What Is Culture? Definitions of culture and its diversity. |
Preview definitions and diversity of culture. | 180minutes |
| 3. | Foundations of Intercultural Understanding Theories and models of intercultural communication. |
Study theories and models of intercultural understanding. | 180minutes |
| 4. | Chinese Pronunciation (1) | Preview and practice Chinese pronunciation. | 180minutes |
| 5. | Chinese Pronunciation (2) | Preview and practice Chinese pronunciation. | 180minutes |
| 6. | Self-introduction and Expressions for Invitations | Preview expressions for self-introduction and invitations. | 180minutes |
| 7. | Expressions of Requests | Preview expressions for requests. | 180minutes |
| 8. | Telling Time | Preview expressions related to telling time. | 180minutes |
| 9. | Expressing Prices | Preview expressions for prices. | 180minutes |
| 10. | Expressing Duration and Frequency | Preview expressions for duration and frequency. | 180minutes |
| 11. | Asking About Degree or Extent | Preview expressions for asking about degree or extent. | 180minutes |
| 12. | Expressing Cause and Effect | Preview expressions of cause and effect. | 180minutes |
| 13. | Expressions Related to Transportation | Preview expressions related to transportation. | 250minutes |
| 14. | Final Examination and Course Review | Review and reflect on the course content. | 250minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2660minutes |
| ways of feedback | specific contents about "Other" |
|---|---|
| Feedback in the class |
Reference materials:
劉傑、鄭成、黄斌著『社会科学系学生のための初級中国語』金星堂、2025年重版、ISBN 9784764707146
池田理知子著『異文化コミュニケーション・入門』有斐閣、2000年、ISBN 9784641121072
劉傑、鄭成、黄斌著『社会科学系学生のための初級中国語』金星堂、2025年重版、ISBN 9784764707146
池田理知子著『異文化コミュニケーション・入門』有斐閣、2000年、ISBN 9784641121072
- The instructor is available for consultation during free periods and after class.
- Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
- Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
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