| 回 | 項目 | 内容 |
| 第1回 | Introduction
Introduction and Research Methods
| Self-introduction,
Cultural Artifact description and analysis
Research, Discussion and Presentation
Support: example, explain, evidence, expert
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| 第2回 | Language and Communication
Language Analysis | Intercultural Communication, Loan words, Speech Acts, Communication Styles
Observing and describing Speech Acts
How is language used in specific contexts?
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| 第3回 | Language and Communication
Humor Analysis | How does humor reflect cultural differences?
What makes something funny? |
| 第4回 | Beauty: | What qualities are associated with fashion, art, music, architecture or literature, in your culture? How are they similar or different from examples in other cultures? Are they unique or comparable, culture specific or universal? |
| 第5回 | Religion: | What are important values, beliefs, traditions, or customs in your culture? What are some taboos, sacred objects or rituals? Is their origin and practice rooted in religion? How does religion influence world view? What are some cross cultural examples?
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| 第6回 | Education: | What are some cross cultural differences in educational values and policies? How should education be changed to develop important skills for today’s world? How can quality education become accessible to everyone in the world?
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| 第7回 | Language: | How are communication styles different across cultures?
What are some cross cultural differences in non-verbal communication?
How are language learning, teaching methods and policies different in other countries? |
| 第8回 | Media: | How has Social Media changed communication and how we get information? How has downloading changed copyright, ownership and the idea of intellectual property? What is Pop Culture? Compare popular TV shows, movies, music and other media.
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| 第9回 | Society: | How are attitudes and laws regarding alcohol, tobacco and drugs different across cultures? What is a citizen’s responsibility to society? How do people view their government? How do different nations treat, minorities, sub-cultures, immigrants, refugees? |
| 第10回 | Relationships: | Describe differences in personal, professional and private relationships. What are the most important relationships in your culture? What is the purpose of marriage? How is relationship building done differently across cultures? |
| 第11回 | Gender Roles: | How do people learn gender roles? How are changing gender roles affecting society? How does Media portray men and women differently? What are some gender differences in communication styles? |
| 第12回 | Family Values: | What are some different family structures and values across cultures?
What effects are changing marriage and divorce trends having on society? How are declining birthrates and an aging population changing family values?
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| 第13回 | Global Issues: | What important events or people from history have most impacted the world today? What are the pros and cons of globalization, nationalism or multiculturalism? What are the major issues in the world today? How will they be managed in the future? |
| 第14回 | Fieldwork | Ethnographic Research |
| 第15回 | Presentation and Summary | Review and Presentation |
