2020 Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses Humanities and social science courses
Intercultural Studies: Europe and Latin America
- Academic unit or major
- Humanities and social science courses
- Instructor(s)
- Koichiro Mitsubori / Ewa Kawamura / / Suenaga Eunice Tomomi Takahaschi / Yu Kajita / / Takeshi Fusimi / Koichiro Wakamatsu
- Class Format
- Lecture (Zoom)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 1-2 Mon (W521) / 1-2 Thu (W521)
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- LAH.H210
- Number of credits
- 200
- Course offered
- 2020
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- Jul 10, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
Instructors in this course will guide students through various aspects of the international community that are easily overlooked in the age of globalization. Specifically, they will focus on the 7 countries (and regions) of Germany, France, Italy, Russia, Czech, Mexico and Brazil, providing an overview of the ethnic characteristics, history, traditions, and society of each country's culture. Seven lecturers conducting specialized research on respective regions will cover these 7 regions in omnibus format, each from a unique dimension.
The aim of this course is to promote cross-cultural understanding and cultivate global awareness. Knowledge acquired through this series of lectures will definitely be valuable to students who will one day live in a global environment of people with a variety of cultural origins.
Course description and aims
Students will acquire the following skills from taking this course.
1) Understand that all cultures are equal and human, and that each has unique characteristics.
2) Think about their own country's culture from a global perspective.
3) Understand the various problems of global society in a multifaceted way.
Keywords
fostering international awareness, area studies, international community, Germany, France, Italy, Russia, Czech, Mexico, Brazil
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
After the course introduction, the 7 instructors will lecture on the 7 countries in omnibus format. Students will submit a reaction paper in each class.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | German culture (Koichiro Wakamatsu) | To be announced during the class. |
| Class 2 | Brazilian culture (Eunice Suenaga) | |
| Class 3 | German society (Koichiro Wakamatsu) | |
| Class 4 | Brazilian society (Eunice Suenaga) | |
| Class 5 | Russian culture (Kumiko Tsuchida) | |
| Class 6 | Mexican culture (Takeshi Fushimi) | |
| Class 7 | Russian society (Kumiko Tsuchida) | |
| Class 8 | Mexican society (Takeshi Fushimi) | |
| Class 9 | Czech culture (Atsushi Miyazaki) | |
| Class 10 | French culture (Yu Kajita) | |
| Class 11 | Czech society (Atsushi Miyazaki) | |
| Class 12 | French society (Yu Kajita) | |
| Class 13 | Italian culture (Ewa Kawamura) | |
| Class 14 | Italian society (Ewa Kawamura) |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
none required
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Course materials are provided in class.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Students will be assessed on their commitment to the class (by response cards) (40%) and a final essay (60%).
Related courses
- LAH.H209 ： Intercultural Studies: Asia and Africa
- LAH.H110 ： Introduction to Foreign Languages 1
- LAH.H111 ： Introduction to Foreign Languages 2
- LAH.H211 ： World Literature 1
- LAH.H212 ： World Literature 2
Prerequisites
none required