Course title
M30130001
Diversity and Cultures of other countries

 LAOHAKANGVALVIT TIPPORN

SAKAI Naomichi

RZEZNICKA IZABELA IRENA

CETINKAYA AHMET
and more...

PAOLO MELE

YOSHIKUBO Hatsuko

RAJAGOPALAN UMAMAHESWARI

AARYASHREE

KLIMKOWICZ ALICJA

SHAHROL BIN MOHAMADDAN

SHIBLEE KUMKUM AHMED

SRIPIAN PEERAYA

DITA PUSPITA SARI

TROVATO GABRIELE

PATHAK SARTHAK

PHAN XUAN TAN

BUI NGOC TAM
Middle-level Diploma Policy (mDP)
Program / Major mDP Goals
先進国際課程 B Ability to understand, respect, and accept diversity in a global society, and cooperate with people from various backgrounds for international teamwork.
(改組前)先進国際課程 B Ability to understand, respect, and accept diversity in a global society, and cooperate with people from various backgrounds for international teamwork.
Purpose of class
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.
Course description
This 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.
Goals and objectives
  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.
  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.
  3. Students can participate in intercultural discussions and demonstrate respectful and effective communication with presenters and classmates.
  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.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 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% -
Evaluation method and criteria
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.
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Course Introduction ＆ Introduction to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion ＆ Group Work Discuss with group members and create presentation material 120minutes
2. Group presentation on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Submit presentation material ＆ Survey about the culture in Week 3 120minutes
3. Introduction to Life in Japan Write a report about the presentation of Week 3 ＆ Survey about the culture in Week 4 120minutes
4. Introduction to Life in Vietnam Write a report about the presentation of Week 4 ＆ Survey about the culture in Week 5 120minutes
5. Introduction to Life in Thailand Write a report about the presentation of Week 5 ＆ Survey about the culture in Week 6 120minutes
6. Introduction to Life in Malaysia Write a report about the presentation of Week 6 ＆ Survey about the culture in Week 7 120minutes
7. Introduction to Life in Indonesia Write a report about the presentation of Week 7 ＆ Survey about the culture in Week 8 120minutes
8. Introduction to Life in Bangladesh Write a report about the presentation of Week 8 ＆ Survey about the culture in Week 9 120minutes
9. Introduction to Life in India Write a report about the presentation of Week 9 ＆ Survey about the culture in Week 10 120minutes
10. Introduction to Life in Poland Write a report about the presentation of Week 10 ＆ Survey about the culture in Week 11 120minutes
11. Introduction to Life in Turkey Write a report about the presentation of Week 11 ＆ Survey about the culture in Week 12 120minutes
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 120minutes
13. Final project Create presentation materials for final project 1090minutes
14. Presentation and discussion on final project Peer-review on classmates’ final projects 120minutes
Total. - - 2650minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback outside of the class (ScombZ, mail, etc.)
Textbooks and reference materials
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.
Prerequisites
None
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Tipporn Laohakangvalvit
    Office hours: After class or by appointment
    For appointment, please contact me by e-mail: tipporn@shibaura-it.ac.jp
Regionally-oriented
Regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 5.GENDER EQUALITY
  • 10.REDUCED INEQUALITIES
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 16.PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS
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