<p>Lecture, three hours; fieldwork, three hours minimum. Enforced requisite: course 6. Service learning in Japanese community. Examination of scholarly works on cultural and language factors between Japanese and American communities. Survey of intercultural communication and learning of strategies for resolving miscommunication difficulties arising from language barrier and cultural differences while using language in real interaction with native speakers of Japanese. Letter grading.</p>

Japanese

Combining rigorous, inclusive pedagogy with opportunities for co-curricular activities—including research, internships, and community engagement—the College provides students with diverse learning experiences that helps them thrive, become critical thinkers, and transform society.

College of Letters and Science

The department offers a wide range of courses in the languages, literatures, religions, and cultural heritage of China, Japan, and Korea, as well as South and Southeast Asia.

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Service Learning in Japanese Community

JAPAN 187SL

4 units