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Syllabus

SubjectSEMINAR B (1)

Class Information

Faculty/Graduate School
POLICY MANAGEMENT / ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION STUDIES
Course Registration Number
29741
Subject Sort
A1102
Title
SEMINAR B
Field
Research Seminars
Unit
2 Unit
Year/Semester
2024 Fall
K-Number
FPE-CO-05003-312-85
Research Seminar Theme

Intercultural Communication -A critical perspective

Year/Semester
2024 Fall
Day of Week・Period
Mon 3rd
Lecturer Name
Yumi Sugihara
Class Format
Face-to-face
Language
English
Location
SFC
Class Style
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Seminar, Group Work
GIGA Certificate
Not applied
Research Seminar / Project Theme planned for next semester

Detail

Course Summary

In the "Intercultural Communication - A Critical Perspective" seminar, we delve into the complexities surrounding culture, language, ethnicity/nationality/race, gender, and class, as well as identity, othering and representation, in intercultural communication. Culture is not a fixed entity, but rather one that is shaped by various groups and their respective power dynamics. This means that our intercultural communication is often influenced by invisible and taken-for-granted aspects of power. Therefore, it is crucial to gain a critical understanding of these power dynamics. Then, we can address imbalanced power relations and empower us to creatively seek alternative possibilities beyond the status quo.　
We will explore the issues through reading and discussing books/videos/articles. Students will also conduct a project/ research on related topics by themselves or with other members of the seminar.