| 回 | 項目 | 内容 |
| 第1回 | GOALS & EXPECTATIONS
CULTURAL IDENTITY PROFILE
| Self-introduction and Experience Timeline
Introduction Questions
Information Exchange
Read p. 1-5
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| 第2回 | UNIT 1
I NEVER NOTICED THAT BEFORE
UNIT 2
THE SMALL FACE
| Observation and perspective
Sensitivity to differences
Overcoming stereotypes
Read p. 6-9
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| 第3回 | UNIT 3
THE DOWNLOADER
UNIT 4
TEXT, EYES & STEREOTYPES
| Media, morals and ethics
Copyright and intellectual property
Communicating values and opinions
First impressions
Appearances
Preconceptions and overgeneralizations
Read p. 10-13 |
| 第4回 | UNIT 5
SAVING FACE
UNIT 6
THE WAITRESS
| Anonymity and shame
Privacy and personal space
Masks, sunglasses and veils
Communication Styles
Social hierarchies and registers
Cultural differences initiating communication
Read p. 14-17 |
| 第5回 | ROLE PLAY ACTIVITY | Students produce and perform a short dialogue
Read p. 58,59 |
| 第6回 | UNIT 7
AT THE TABLE
UNIT 8
GETTING THE BILL
| Manners and Etiquette
Food customs
Traditions, values and beliefs
Social hierarchies and individual roles
Customs, values and attitudes
Cultural and interpersonal communication
Read p. 18-21
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| 第7回 | UNIT 9
TRAIN IN VAIN
UNIT 10
JUST EAT IT
| Public and private attitudes and actions
Values, taboos, shame and guilt
Cultural differences in public behavior
Diet, health and fitness
Media and self-image
Food, eating habits and nutrition
Read p. 22-25
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| 第8回 | UNIT 11
TATTOO YOU
UNIT 12
THE PRESENT
| Fashion, trends and styles
Appearances, membership and values
Interpreting cultural differences
Public private and social behavior
Cultural differences in exchanging gifts
Interpreting values, attitudes and actions
Read p. 26-29
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| 第9回 | MINI DEBATE | Students discuss and debate their opinions of topics covered in the class
Read p. 60-63 |
| 第10回 | UNIT 13
JUST JOKING
UNIT 14
THE GOOD LUCK CHARM
| Humor as communication strategy
Relationship building and speech acts
Cultural differences in communication
Beliefs and superstitions
Cultural differences in traditions and customs
Discussing values, rituals and artifacts
Read p. 30-33
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| 第11回 | UNIT 15
THE PARTNER
UNIT 16
HAPPILY EVER AFTER
| Marriage, society and relationships
Gender differences and equality
Individual, cultural and social values
Love and marriage
Gender roles and values
Family issues
Read p. 34-37
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| 第12回 | REVIEW ACTIVITY 1 | Advice Exchange
Read p. 56 |
| 第13回 | UNIT 17
THE NEWCOMERS
UNIT 18
TV OR NOT TV
| Immigration and multiculturalism
Minorities and stereotypes
Racism, discrimination and prejudice
Media, and advertising
Critically evaluating information
Marketing strategies and techniques
Read p. 38-41
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| 第14回 | UNIT 19
THE PUSHER
UNIT 20
WAR & PEACE
| Addictions, drugs
Substance abuse, alcoholism
Laws, ethics and morals
Conflict and resolution
Peace and harmony
Global issues
Read p. 42-45
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| 第15回 | REVIEW ACTIVITY 2 | Advice Exchange
Read p. 57 |
| 第16回 | UNIT 21
THE MOTHERS OF INVENTION
UNIT 22
THE DREAM JOB
| Career choices
Skills, interests and abilities
Job-hunting strategies
Environment and global responsibility
Overpopulation and pollution
Changing lifestyles, ecology and the future
Read p. 46-49
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| 第17回 | Global Economy | Marketing Project
Read p. 68,69 |
| 第18回 | Vocabulary Quiz | Review and synthesis of keywords and concepts
Read p. 72-77 |
| 第19回 | Language and Culture | Humor Analysis
Read p. 64-65 |
| 第20回 | Further Analysis of Key Concepts | Students research and lead a discussion on topics of interest.
Read p. 70 |
| 第21回 | Further Analysis of Key Concepts | Students research and lead a discussion on topics of interest.
Read p. 70 |
| 第22回 | Further Analysis of Key Concepts | Students research and lead a discussion on topics of interest.
Read p. 70 |
| 第23回 | REVIEW ACTIVITY 3 | Problem solving, critical thinking, evaluation
Read p. 56-57 |
| 第24回 | Discussion | Argument formation and expression
Read p. 60-61 |
| 第25回 | REVIEW ACTIVITY 4 | Processing and interpreting content
Reflecting on learning, consolidating ideas
Read p. 56-57
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| 第26回 | UNIT 23
GETTING WARMER
UNIT 24
CRANK IT UP
| Environment and global responsibility
Overpopulation and pollution
Changing lifestyles, ecology and the future
Music, artists, styles and genres
Media, marketing and performance
Communicating preferences
Read p. 50-53
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| 第27回 | UNIT 25
THE CHRISTMAS DATE
| Beliefs, values and traditions
Evaluating messages and intentions
Cultural differences in holidays and customs
Read p. 54,55 |
| 第28回 | Final Review and Presentation Preparation | Group Work and Feedback
Read p. 64-67 |
| 第29回 | SUMMARY & REVIEW | Group Presentations
Read p. 64-67 |
| 第30回 | SUMMARY & REVIEW | Group Presentations
Read p. 64-67 |