人間科学領域演習 （前期月３・細川）

Human Sciences Labs

99KT50D

L3IDSEM321

細川　尚子

Naoko HOSOKAWA

2026年度前期

2026年度

①First semester

月曜3限

Monday 3rd period (13:00-14:30)

理学部第一部　応用物理学科（一般教養科目）、工学部（一般教養科目）、先進工学部（一般教養科目）、薬学部（一般教養科目）A course of liberal arts, the Department of Applied Physics, Faculty of Science Division ⅠA course of liberal arts, the Faculty of Engineering　A course of liberal arts, the Faculty of Advanced Engineering course of liberal arts, the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

2.00単位

演習 Seminar

薬学科：選択　生命創薬科学科：選択

英語　English

① [対面]対面授業/ [On-site] On-site class

General Seminar: Cross-Cultural Communication in the Era of Diversity

This seminar provides a forum to discover, discuss, and reflect on key aspects of cross-cultural communication in contexts of growing social and linguistic diversity. With the expansion of digital media, internationally dominant languages play an increasingly central role in global interaction. The course addresses challenges in communicating in a foreign language, including common anxieties about making mistakes or causing misunderstandings, and considers the factors contributing to these difficulties and ways to overcome them. Students engage with these issues through interactive lectures, student-led discussions, roundtables, and presentations, moderated by the instructor, who has lived in multiple countries and used several languages.

Keywords: Sociolinguistics; cross-cultural communication; global language; World Englishes; multilingualism

総合セミナー：多様性の時代における異文化コミュニケーション
本授業では、社会的・言語的多様性に焦点を当てて、異文化コミュニケーションについて幅広く学び、議論を深めます。グローバルな言語とはどんな言語なのか、私たちはなぜ外国の言語を学ぶのか、週ごとに決められたテーマについての講義を軸に、学生同士のディスカッションや発表の機会も設けます。グローバルな場面におけるコミュニケーション上の課題や疑問について、自身の経験や考えを共有し、互いに理解を深めていきましょう。授業のメイン言語は英語ですが、英語力のレベルは問いません。また、文法や語彙の誤りが評価に直接影響することはありません。外国語をコミュニケーションの道具として積極的に使うことで、母語以外の言語への苦手意識や心理的な壁をなくし、今後のコミュニケーションに役立ててほしいと思います。

The course introduces students to the main concepts and issues surrounding cross-cultural communication, including global language, World Englishes, and Clear Language initiatives. Delivered through English-medium instruction (EMI), it provides opportunities to develop practical language skills while engaging with diverse cultural perspectives. Each session combines interactive lectures with class discussions to promote active participation and reflective learning.

Upon completion of the course, students will:

• Acquire knowledge of concepts related to cross-cultural communication
• Gain insights into cultural and linguistic diversity in contemporary contexts
• Understand strategies and challenges in international interactions
• Develop skills to communicate effectively, using their linguistic and cultural backgrounds as strengths

リンク先の [評価項目と科目の対応一覧]から確認できます（学部対象）。
履修登録の際に参照ください。
​You can check this from “Correspondence table between grading items and subjects” by following the link(for departments).
https://www.tus.ac.jp/fd/ict_tusrubric/​​​

薬学科：DP1　生命創薬科学科：DP1

課題に対する作文　Essay／ディベート・ディスカッション　Debate/Discussion／グループワーク　Group work／プレゼンテーション　Presentation／反転授業　Flipped classroom／PBL (課題解決型学習)　Problem-based learning

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Students are expected to review each session and prepare to actively participate in class discussions. Weekly assignments will be given.

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• Active Participation: 30%
• Mid-Term Roundtable: 30%
• Final Presentation: 40%

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・S：到達目標を十分に達成し、極めて優秀な成果を収めている
・A：到達目標を十分に達成している
・B：到達目標を達成している
・C：到達目標を最低限達成している
・D：到達目標を達成していない
・-：学修成果の評価を判断する要件を欠格している

・S：Achieved outcomes, excellent result
・A：Achieved outcomes, good result
・B：Achieved outcomes
・C：Minimally achieved outcomes
・D：Did not achieve outcomes
・-：Failed to meet even the minimal requirements for evaluation

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教科書および一部の参考書は、MyKiTS (教科書販売サイト) から検索・購入可能です。
​https://gomykits.kinokuniya.co.jp/tokyorika/​​​

It is possible to search for and purchase textbooks and certain reference materials at MyKiTS (online textbook store).
​​https://gomykits.kinokuniya.co.jp/tokyorika/

Course materials will be provided by the instructor.

Week 1: Introduction
We will discuss the course overview and introduce ourselves, sharing our interests in languages and communication as well as our linguistic backgrounds.

Week 2: Global Language (1)
We will discuss globalisation and the possible need for a global lingua franca. The session will begin with an discussion around a short extract of a film. 

Week 3: Global Language (2)
We will continue our discussion of global languages and the issues arising from the spread of dominant international languages.

Week 4: Cross-Cultural Communication (1)
We will discuss the challenges that arise when people from different cultures communicate. The session will begin by examining examples of misunderstandings shared by international students in Japan.

Week 5: Cross-Cultural Communication (2)
We will continue discussing the challenges of cross-cultural communication and reflect on various strategies for effective interaction.

Week 6: World Englishes (1)
We will examine the concept of World Englishes and its significance in today’s world. The session will begin with listening to speeches in English from different parts of the globe.

Week 7: World Englishes (2)
We will continue discussing the varieties of English and their historical development, and exchange ideas about balancing standardisation with the diversity of the global language.

Week 8: Mid-Term Roundtable 
Students will discuss the class content they found particularly interesting in a roundtable format. They can share personal thoughts, anecdotes, photos, or videos related to the class topics, and provide comments on each other’s contributions. This session can also be used to go over anything that students have found difficult to understand so far.

Week 9: Clear Language (1)
We will examine ‘Clear Language’ initiatives in multilingual environments and reflect on their role in promoting effective communication. The session will begin with a discussion of the adjectives used to describe language in cross-cultural communication.

Week 10: Clear Language (2)
We will continue discussing clear language, focusing on practical applications through exercise in making complex texts clearer in meaning.

Week 11: Easy Japanese
We will examine the concept of ‘Easy Japanese’ along with its guidelines and reflect on the role of the Japanese language as a tool for international communication.
Students should have chosen their topic for the final presentation by this session.

Week 12: Presentations and Discussions (1)
Students will give a presentation on a theme of their choice, based on content covered in class, followed by a Q&A session and group discussion.

Week 13: Presentations and Discussions (2)
Students will give a presentation on a theme of their choice, based on content covered in class, followed by a Q&A session and group discussion.
 
Week 14: Presentations and Discussions (3)
Students will give a presentation on a theme of their choice, based on content covered in class, followed by a Q&A session and group discussion.

Week 15: Feedback
We will reflect on our overall achievements during the semester and give feedback to each other.

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