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This course examines various aspects of modern Japanese society and culture. Emphasis is placed on the development of comprehension and formal communication skills. The aim of the course is to enable students to handle formal communication in Japanese in a culturally and linguistically appropriate manner. The course introduces a variety of audio-visual materials to help students develop more effective communication skills, both orally and in written form. Focusing on the dynamics of communication across cultures, students will engage in multicultural communication and meticulously analyze the forces underlying the ways that individuals rm other cultures express their ideas in their native language, in comparison with students' own native language. Emphasis will be placed on respecting human similarities and differences, recognizing sociocultural influences on individuals' worldviews, and comprehending the diverse factors that establish and maintain cultural norms, including power, privilege, age, class and gender. Offered annually.