Summary: You discussed your synthesized notes for your Cycle 4 Presentation in pairs and then planned your slides as well. I would like to remind everyone that each slide should include an introduction, conclusion, references, and in-text citations. Also, I emailed your presentation back to you with corrections and feedback. Please do not use your old draft PowerPoints while presenting. Please download the attachment with feedback, as I am trying to help you improve your presentations! Cycle 4 Presentations on 12/07/2026 and 12/14/2026: (Order decided in class today:) I recommend that before you start… Read More

Summary: In the class and also in research pairs, you focused on discussing your most current homework, but you also spoke and reflected on your past work on your issue, including the basics, historical information, data, the causes, effects, and possible solutions, or at least some relief to the situation. Afterward, you learned about strategies to synthesize your notes in one place as a template or an outline for your upcoming presentation. Synthesized notes are also known as a structure map in Alex videos or a graphic organizer. “A kind of synthesis, but with… Read More

Summary: Students focused on speaking with two different pairs about what cultural awareness means to them in relation to the specific issue they chose for Cycle 4. Since each theme is different, ideas and reflections will vary. Note: For Cycle 4, NO NOTES for your presentations. The display is part of the notes. Homework is due on Sunday at Midnight before Class_09. You can search outside these search engines for Cycle 4 in English, but they are nice starting points gathered by Chuo Law Professors. Please research the same unifying issue for all of… Read More

Summary: Students focused on speaking with two different pairs about what cultural awareness means to them in relation to the specific issue they chose for Cycle 4. Since each theme is different, ideas and reflections will vary. Note: For Cycle 4, NO NOTES for your presentations. The display is part of the notes. Homework due on Sunday at midnight before Class_07. You can search outside these search engines for Cycle 4 in English, but they are nice starting points gathered by Chuo Law Professors. Please research the same unifying issue for all of… Read More

Summary: Thank you for your outstanding presentations. I am very proud of your research in the past two weeks. Overall, the content about culture was excellent. Unfortunately, in 2025, some of you made these strange notes on your phones or paper. It distracts you very much from your work. Therefore, in Cycle 4, NO NOTES. The notes are your show. Homework due on Sunday at midnight before Class_07. You can search outside these search engines for Cycle 4 in English, but they are nice starting points gathered by Chuo Law Professors. Please… Read More

Summary: I was really impressed by the quality of your presentations and your quick replies, and by your willingness to work with me on Monday due to my schedule. Teachers do not have to check your presentations beforehand, but I have a kind heart. All of your content, rich in cultural awareness and experience, was amazing. I am over the moon and proud of your research. All of you! There are also some significant editing issues with sending your assignments. Please read —> For a few 2025 students. It amazes me that… Read More

Summary: For this class, you worked in pairs to discuss your research and how you might plan for your Cycle 3 presentation. Then, you signed up for the day you will present and started working on the presentation design. Some starting points for thinking about what to present: 1. Please use the readings and viewings to define what Intercultural Communication means to you with in-text citations. 2. Use examples close to the audience’s experiences.3. Don’t forget to use the readings and viewings in your presentation. 4. Support your information with the general… Read More

Summary: In this class from 11:35 to 13:05, we explore the concept of cultural awareness, building on the lessons from previous classes about the subject. We examine how to become more aware of our own cultures and those of others, as well as the benefits of having a deeper understanding of the similarities and differences between people. This lesson also focuses on building vocabulary, reading, and listening skills. The worksheets are divided into A and B by Macmillan Publishers. I have combined both sheets into a single document and will provide the… Read More

Summary: After settling in, we watched 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.  Intercultural Misunderstandings: Ways to Increase Effective… Read More

Summary: To gain a deeper understanding of cultures, cultural misunderstandings provide a valuable focus for critical thinking. We watched two 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 discussed intercultural differences and misunderstandings about the YouTube movie clips, what we would have done in a similar situation, and whether we had ever experienced any of these issues before. Then, we shifted to your own… Read More