Summary: From 09:50 to 11:20, we will watch two more video clips below to complement our discussions on intercultural misunderstandings, which explore cultural misunderstandings that occur when new family members from different cultures meet. Rosie Dodd, a creative English teacher, designed this lesson. After viewing each video, we will discuss intercultural differences and misunderstandings about the YouTube movie clips, what we would have done in a similar situation, and whether we have ever experienced any of these issues before. Finally, we will shift to your own experiences with cross-cultural misunderstandings. 

VII. Intercultural Misunderstandings: Ways to Increase Effective Communication Through Videos and Discussion 1 (09:50 to 11:20)

1) Cross-cultural differences and misunderstandings can be confusing, but they are meaningful learning experiences that we can resolve and also reflect on to improve. We will view two YouTube video clips of cross-cultural misunderstandings from the movies Lost in Translation and Outsourced. After viewing and reading the English closed-captions (CC) dialogue on the screen for each video, you will have discussions in your new groups about the interactions, intercultural misunderstandings, and how all actors can resolve the issues. Part 1 is from 09:50 to 10:10.

1. What do you believe are the characteristics of intercultural misunderstandings?

2. What is the most different culture you have ever experienced? (It could be a different region in Japan)

3. If you had an intercultural misunderstanding you discussed with your previous group in period 4, please share it.

4. If another group member from period four had a misunderstanding, please share it with your new group.

2) Video 1: Lost in Translation -The Hospital Scene in Tokyo (10:10 to 10:40)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDC3Lhq0LBA

1. Now, let’s discuss the same questions about Lost in Translation:

2. What cross-cultural differences did you notice? Please explain.

3. What cultural misunderstandings were there?

4. How did the actors react to these issues?

5. Why do you think the differences or misunderstandings happen?

6. Let us also share some highlights with the whole class. Please feel free to share your own comments or those of your group.

3) Video 2: Outsourced -Arriving in India with some Culture Shock (10:40 to 11:10)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGKCkvNk_zI

1. Now, let’s discuss the same questions about the Outsourced:

2. What cross-cultural differences did you notice? Please explain.

3. What cultural misunderstandings were there?

4. How did the actors react to these issues?

5. Why do you think the differences or misunderstandings happen?

6. Let us also share some highlights with the whole class. Please feel free to share your own comments or those of your group.

11:20 to 11:35 Short Break