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
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
UNIT 2
WHERE DO YOU WANT TO SIT?
| Forms of address
Nicknames
Linguistic identity
Nonverbal communication
Proxemics (Distance and personal space)
Individual differences and communication
Read p. 6-9
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第3回 | UNIT 3
THE PRESENTATION
UNIT 4
THE STUDENT CENTERED CLASS
| Forming and asking questions
Critical thinking and public speaking
Cultural differences and communication
Education and learning styles
Reflecting on learning strategies
Individual differences and preferences
Read p. 1-13
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第4回 | UNIT 5
THE GREAT STUDENT
UNIT 6
THE FRENCH CONNECTION
| Appearances
Clothes and fashion
Prejudice and discrimination
Language and communication styles
Interpreting voice, tone, rhythm and stress
Cultural differences in expression
Read p. 14-17
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第5回 | UNIT 7
THE TELEPHONE
UNIT 8
I CAN SEE IT IN YOUR EYES
| Communication styles
Paralanguage (Voice and tone)
Gender differences and communication
Nonverbal communication
Oculesics (Eye Contact)
Cultural differences and communication
Read p. 18-21
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第6回 | UNIT 9
TOO MUCH TOUCH
UNIT 10
TO KISS OR CONFESS
| Nonverbal communication
Haptics (Physical contact)
Cultural differences and communication
Communication styles
Direct and indirect communication
Cultural differences in relationship building
Read p. 22-25
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第7回 | UNIT 11
THE INTERVIEW
UNIT 12
TMI (TOO MUCH INFORMATION)
| Communication styles
Paralanguage (Voice and tone)
Gender differences and communication
Public and private
Cultural differences in social behavior
Taboos, values and attitudes
Read p. 26-29
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第8回 | UNIT 13
THE WHITE LIE
Review Activities
| Universalism and Particularism
Rules and exceptions
Honesty, values, ethics and morals
Information Exchange and Advice Giving Activity
Read p. 30-33
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第9回 | UNIT 14
THE SOUND OF SILENCE
UNIT 15
THE HAND-WRITTEN RESUME
| Turn taking and regulators
Language and communication styles
Cultural differences in expression
Job hunting
Cultural differences in seeking employment
Career planning strategies
Read p. 34-37
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第10回 | UNIT 16
YOU KNOW WHAT THEY SAY…
UNIT 17
GIRLS MAKE TEA
| Values, perspectives, proverbs and morals
Exploring the transfer of cultural knowledge
Analyzing cross cultural wisdom
Gender roles
Understanding stereotypes and discrimination
Analyzing workplace demographics
Read p. 38-41
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第11回 | UNIT 18
WHAT DO YOU KNOW?
UNIT 19
TEAM WORK
| Public and private communication
Understanding work place dynamics
Individual differences in relationships
Task management
Goal oriented or process oriented styles
Strategies for cooperation and group work
Read p. 42-45
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第12回 | UNIT 20
THE MULTITASKER
UNIT 21
THE PACKAGE TOUR
| Chronemics (Time management)
Understanding values, beliefs and attitudes
Individual differences in perspective
Uncertainty Avoidance
Risk management, and group orientation
Cultural differences traveling and planning
Read p. 46-49 |
第13回 | UNIT 22
UNSPOKEN
UNIT 23
THE NEGOTIATOR
| Nonverbal communication
Gestures and Paralanguage
Body language and facial expressions
Leadership qualities
Expressing opinions and ideas
Debate, discussion, exchanging information
Read p. 50-53
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第14回 | UNIT 24
RAGING BULLY
UNIT 25
THE CHRISTMAS PARTY
| Harassment and Power Distance
Workplace relationships
Cultural differences in managing conflict
Cultural orientations
Collectivism and Individualism
Cultural differences in working and socializing
Read p. 54-57
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第15回 | SUMMARY & REVIEW | Reflecting on learning, consolidating ideas
Argument formation and expression
Generating and engaging in original research Review and synthesis of keywords and concepts
Read p. 70
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第16回 | Review | Review of Previous semesters work
Read p. 1-5 |
第17回 | UNIT 1
I NEVER NOTICED THAT BEFORE
UNIT 2
THE SMALL FACE
| Observation and perspective
Sensitivity to differences
Overcoming stereotypes
Beauty, Aesthetics, Compliments
Judging and commenting on appearances
Cultural differences in beauty
Read p. 6-9
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第18回 | UNIT 3
THE DOWNLOADER
UNIT 4
TEXT, EYES & STEREOTYPES
| Beauty, Aesthetics, Compliments
Judging and commenting on appearances
Cultural differences in beauty
Media, morals and ethics
Copyright and intellectual property
Communicating values and opinions
Read p. 10-13
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第19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
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第20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21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22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23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24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 |
第25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26回 | UNIT 19
THE PUSHER
UNIT 20
WAR & PEACE
| Conflict and resolution
Peace and harmony
Global issues
Innovation and technology
The future and the past
Information and democracy
Read p. 42-45 |
第27回 | UNIT 21
THE MOTHERS OF INVENTION
UNIT 22
THE DREAM JOB
| Innovation and technology
The future and the past
Information and democracy
Career choices
Skills, interests and abilities
Job-hunting strategies
Read p. 46-49 |
第28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 |
第29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30回 | SUMMARY & REVIEW | Reflecting on learning, consolidating ideas
Argument formation and expression
Generating and engaging in original research Review and synthesis of keywords and concepts
Read p. 70 |