授業の目的 【日本語】
Goals of the Course(JPN) | | | 本授業の目的は、文化と心理学に関連する主要な概念と理論を理解し、それらを用いて日常の経験や社会的現象を多角的に分析できるようになることである。学部学生を対象として、社会心理学および文化心理学の基本概念と理論を扱い、学習した心理学的視点を現実の場面に適用して考察する訓練を行う。授業の前半では、個人主義と集団主義、自己とアイデンティティ、文化化（enculturation）など、自己に関わる基礎概念を学び、あわせて文化と認知・感情・社会行動の関連を理解する。後半では、集団間関係の理論、ステレオタイプ、偏見、差別、カテゴリ化、異文化接触、文化適応（acculturation）や滞在者の適応（sojourner adjustment）などを取り上げ、これらの概念を用いて実際の社会問題や対人場面を分析する練習を行う。授業は英語で実施し、英語そのものの学習を目的としないため、受講者には英語で授業内容を理解し、グループワークにおいてインタビューやディスカッションを行い、英語で短い学術的レポートを作成できることが求められる。 |
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授業の目的 【英語】
Goals of the Course | | | This course aims to help undergraduate students understand key concepts and theories in culture and psychology and develop the ability to analyze everyday experiences and social phenomena from multiple psychological perspectives. The course introduces foundational concepts and theories in social psychology and cultural psychology and trains students to apply these perspectives to real-life contexts. In the first half of the course, students learn basic concepts related to the self, such as individualism and collectivism, self and identity, and enculturation, and examine how culture shapes cognition, emotion, and social behavior. In the second half, students focus on topics such as theories of intergroup relations, stereotype, prejudice, discrimination, and categorization, as well as intercultural contact, acculturation, and sojourner adjustment, and practice analyzing real-world social issues and interpersonal situations using these concepts. This course is taught in English and is not intended as an English language learning course; therefore, students are expected to be able to follow the course in English, participate in peer interviews and group discussions, and write short academic papers in English. |
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到達目標 【日本語】
Objectives of the Course(JPN) | | ・社会現象を心理学的視点から分析し、具体的な事例に即して説明・考察できる。
・日本文化を題材に、東西文化の差異（価値観、自己観、対人行動など）を心理学の概念を用いて理解できる。
・日本社会における文化と心理の関係について多角的に学び、日本学に関する理解を深めることができる。
・将来の学術研究に必要な、理論に基づく問いの立て方と心理学的な分析的思考を身につける。
・自立したアカデミックスキル（資料読解、要約、論証、短い英語レポート作成）と、協働学習におけるグループワーク技能を習得する。 |
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到達目標 【英語】
Objectives of the Course | | ・Develop the ability to analyze social phenomena from psychological perspectives and apply this analysis to specific real-world cases.
・Learn about cultural differences between Western and Eastern cultural frameworks in the context of Japanese culture, using key psychological concepts (e.g., values, self-construal, and interpersonal behavior).
・Deepen understanding of Japan by examining the relationship between culture and psychology in Japanese society from multiple perspectives.
・Build psychological perspectives and analytical thinking necessary for future academic research, including the ability to formulate theory-based questions.
・Acquire independent academic skills (e.g., reading, summarizing, constructing arguments, and writing short academic papers in English) as well as collaborative group work skills through intercultural co-learning. |
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授業の内容や構成
Course Content / Plan | | This course consists of lectures and structured group discussions, supported by interview-based group work and academic writing workshops. Students learn key concepts and theories in culture and psychology through short lectures and pre-class videos. In class, students apply these concepts to real-life social contexts and issues through guided discussions and peer interviews. Students summarize and share discussion and interview insights using Google Docs, and the class engages in cross-topic integration discussions. Two in-class writing workshops support the development of academic writing skills. Active participation in in-class interaction is essential. Additional materials are provided to support independent academic learning. Therefore, this course is especially suitable for undergraduate students who plan to study abroad in the near future, as well as for those who have recently returned from studying abroad and want to deepen and reflect on their intercultural learning experiences.
Typical Module Flow (Modules 1–3)
Each module follows a repeated learning cycle: (1) pre-class videos and a short lecture to introduce key concepts, (2) structured group work with peer interviews, (3) brief sharing of discussion and interview insights on Google Docs, and (4) integration discussions that compare and synthesize ideas across topics. Two modules include in-class academic writing workshops with peer review (500-word and 1,000-word papers). Modules 1–3 are covered during Weeks 2–12.
Module 1: Culture and the Self
• Individualism and collectivism
• Self and identity
• Enculturation
Module 2: Psychological Processes in Cultural Contexts
• Culture and cognition
• Culture and emotion
• Culture and social behavior
Module 3: Intergroup Relations and Cultural Adaptation
• Theories of intergroup relations
• Stereotype, prejudice, discrimination, and categorization
• Intercultural contact, acculturation, and sojourner adjustment
Final Project (Module 4)
In the final project (Weeks 13–15), students select one topic from Modules 1–3 and develop a research question, two key concepts, and 3–5 open-ended interview questions. Students conduct a final round of interviews and share results for cross-group synthesis. Students then complete a final reflection paper based on a course-wide integration discussion. |
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履修条件・関連する科目
Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | ・This course is taught in English and is open to Japanese students, international students, NUPACE students, and G30 students.
・This course is not an English language course. Students are expected to have sufficient English proficiency to read, listen, speak, and write in English in order to participate in discussions and interviews and complete written assignments. |
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成績評価の方法と基準
Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | ・Academic Paper (500 words): 30 points
・Academic Paper (1,000 words): 40 points
・Final Reflection Paper (500 words): 20 points
・Participation and Discussion Contribution (in-class interaction): 10 points
A passing grade requires 60 points or higher (60%) out of 100. |
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教科書・テキスト
Textbook | | | Berry, J. W., Poortinga, Y. H., Breugelmans, S. M., Chasiotis, A., & Sam, D. L. (2011). Cross-cultural psychology: Research and applications. (3 ed.) Cambridge University Press. https://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9780511974274 |
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参考書
Reference Book | | |
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課外学習等（授業時間外学習の指示）
Study Load(Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | ・Pre-class preparation: Students watch assigned videos/readings and prepare one to two discussion questions or brief notes for each class.
・Group work and interviews: Students coordinate with group members as needed, refine interview questions, and organize interview notes on Google Docs.
・Academic writing: Students draft and revise two academic papers (500 words and 1,000 words) and a final reflection paper (500 words), incorporating course concepts and evidence from discussions/interviews.
Optional enrichment: Students review supplementary materials provided on the course platform to support independent academic learning. |
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注意事項
Notice for Students | | | This course is taught in English and is not intended as an English language learning course. Japanese students are expected to have sufficient English proficiency to participate in discussions and interviews and to write short academic papers in English. |
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他学部生、他専攻生、他研究科生の受講の可否
Propriety of other undergraduate students, other major students, and other graduate students attendance | | | Students from any faculty/major/graduate school may enroll. Sufficient English proficiency is required for active participation and written coursework. |
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授業開講形態等
Lecture format, etc. | | ・This course is primarily offered face-to-face, but it may be delivered online depending on the situation.
・If the course is delivered online, Zoom and Microsoft Teams will be used for live sessions and group work.
・TACT is used to provide course materials (recorded lectures, slides, and group work resources) and for assignment submissions.
・Students are expected to participate in group work and attend live sessions regardless of whether the course is face-to-face or online. |
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遠隔授業（オンデマンド型）で行う場合の追加措置
Additional measures for remote class (on-demand class) | | | Any online class will be conducted in real time through live interaction via Zoom or other platforms. |
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