NAKANO Ryoko “Language Communication and Performance”
Course information
| 1. Lecture Subject | PBL in Multicultural Environment |
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| 2. Lecture Title | Language Communication and Performance |
| 3. Number of Credits | 2 |
| 4. Eligible Years | Undergraduate |
| 5. Instructor | NAKANO Ryoko |
| 6. Term/Day/Period | Second Semester/ Monday/ 4th Period (14:40~16:10) |
| 7. Language of Instruction | English |
| 8. Class Outline, Objectives | In this class students will develop an understanding of intercultural communication studies and through group work and workshops recognize the complications and difficulties that arise in communication. Theatrical workshops by Rengyo sensei (professional writer, director, actor) and other guest speakers , and tasks of creating performances and discussions with classmates will be given in the class, and students will gain experiences in intercultural communication and resolving problems. During the fall/winter semester students will focus on problems regarding language communication which arise in intercultural situations. |
| 9. Class Schedule | Every class consists of some of theater game/activity (icebreaker), lecture, group work, discussion, and workshop, which is required to connect with the performance presentation. This course will be conducted in person for Tohoku students. Students from other universities may participate online. Week 1 Orientation Week 2 Workshop (1) Week 3 Language Communication Week 4 Theater Play and Communication Week 5 Workshop (2) Week 6 Nonverbal Communication Week 7 Psychological Safety Week 8 Interweaving Cultures in Performance (Dance Workshop) Week 9 Posing and Communication (Posing Workshop) Week 10 Workshop (3) Week 11 Scenario Revitalization from Case Study Week 12 Creating Performances from Scenario Week 13 Reharsal for the Recital Week 14 Costume Rehearsal Week 15 Performance Day, Reflection on Performances and Conclusion |
| 10. Evaluation/Assignments | 1. Participation and Reflection Paper 60% 2. Performance Presentation 20% 3. Final Essay 20% |
| 11. Textbooks | 「Intercultural Communication in Contexts, 5th Ed.」 Martin, Judith. & Nakayama, Thomas. New York: McGraw-Hill. 2010 |
| 12. Out of Class Study | Students are expected to do the things listed below (ca. 4 hours/week): ・Reading through the reference material (ca. 1 hour/week); ・Being conscious of your daily communication; ・Writing reflection cards (ca. 1 hour/week); ・Writing about problems/observations from daily communication (ca. 1 hour/week); ・Writing about problems/observations from communication at workshops and the process of creating a performance work (ca. 1 hour/week); ・Practice and rehearsal for a final performance; and ・Writing the Final Essay. |
| 13. Notes on Enrolling | |
| 14. Syllabus URL | Language Communication and Performance |
| 15. ICL Enrollment Limit | 10 |
| 16. Language Requirements | This course is taught in English. Students who wish to study in English are also welcome. |
| 17. Frequency of Intercultural Collaborative Learning Activities | 100% |
| 18. Other (Notes for ICL Enrollees) |