We talked and saw many international weddings and compared them with Japan.
Please answer the following questions in your blog:
1.Since Japanese weddings are expensive, do you think having a massive wedding like Korea or UAE is a good idea? Why?
2. What do you think about eloping? Is it a good idea or romantic? Why?
3. Have you ever thought about having a wedding in a foreign location like Hawaii? Would you do it? Why?Or Why not?
4.What is your ideal wedding?
5.What would you definitely do, wear or go to on that big day? Why is that important?
6. Have you ever been to a foreigner's wedding? What was your impression?
Next week is the reflections class and all blogs HAVE TO BE UPDATED BY THIS DATE!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Class #7 Superstitions
Last class we had a wonderful presentation by Camilla from Denmark. This was supposed to be 15 minutes, but after hearing her interesting information, we ran over time and did not get to finish our discussion about time and culture. I was surprised about the amount of fish and bread in their diet! Since we spent so much time listening about the food and culture of Denmark, please comment in your blog about Ms. Camilla's presentation. Which part surprised you the most? What kind of Danish food do you want to try?
For today's class, we talked about many superstitions in many countries. Today's homework is to answer the following questions in your blog.
1.Do you think it is important to talk about superstitions in cross culture communication class? Why?
2.Is communication affected by superstitions?
3.Do you believe in superstitions? If yes, what superstitions do you believe?Why do you do, use, or believe in them?
Next week's class is about weddings. If you have any pictures of weddings please bring them in to share with the class. Also, the Finland and Poland groups will have presentations on this topic.
For today's class, we talked about many superstitions in many countries. Today's homework is to answer the following questions in your blog.
1.Do you think it is important to talk about superstitions in cross culture communication class? Why?
2.Is communication affected by superstitions?
3.Do you believe in superstitions? If yes, what superstitions do you believe?Why do you do, use, or believe in them?
Next week's class is about weddings. If you have any pictures of weddings please bring them in to share with the class. Also, the Finland and Poland groups will have presentations on this topic.
Monday, November 09, 2009
Class #6 Time
Today your first Reflection grades will be returned to you. Most of you did very well. Some of you are still giving simple, vague answers. Please give reasons for your opinions. Also at the top bar of the new post screen is a button labeled ABC with a check. This is a spelling check option and I suggest all use it to correct their posts! Some students did not answer the comments on their blogs! This is also important! Everyone must read and comment on Alexis' blog!http://akaiccc.blogspot.com/ It is very good and is a great model for what I want in your answers!
Today's class is about the different concepts of time in different cultures. For homework, please answer the following in your blog:
1. Please explain a time proverb in your culture.
2. What do the following proverbs mean:
a. Time is money.
b. A stitch in time saves nine.
c. There's no time like the present.
d.Let's meet at 4. If I'm not there by 5, leave without me at 6, and I'll be there at 7.
Next class's topic is about superstitions. The groups for Germany and Egypt will be presenting. As preparation for the class, think of 2 superstitions that you believe in. Be prepared to tall the class why you believe in them!
Today's class is about the different concepts of time in different cultures. For homework, please answer the following in your blog:
1. Please explain a time proverb in your culture.
2. What do the following proverbs mean:
a. Time is money.
b. A stitch in time saves nine.
c. There's no time like the present.
d.Let's meet at 4. If I'm not there by 5, leave without me at 6, and I'll be there at 7.
Next class's topic is about superstitions. The groups for Germany and Egypt will be presenting. As preparation for the class, think of 2 superstitions that you believe in. Be prepared to tall the class why you believe in them!
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Thank you His Excellency
Thank you His Excellency M. Bashir Ali Kurdi for a fascinating and informative class. The students and teachers at HJU appreciated this unique opportunity and learned a lot about the culture and people of Saudi Arabia. We hope you enjoyed speaking to us as much as we did listening to your answers to our questions. We welcome you to visit us again.
Monday, November 02, 2009
Class #5 Reflections and Special Speaker
I hope all of you are looking forward to today's special guest. All of your questions were good. We do not have time to ask all of them, so 13 of you were chosen to read their questions in class.
Would the following students please see Professor Klein or Alexis before class (Jimbunkan 401) to pick up their question card and question order number:
1. Madoka Shintani
2. Natsuki Watanabe
3. Yuko Sasaki
4. Chiemi Hirome
5. Juri Hatakenaka
6. Nari Shin
7. Mao Kawano
8. Chiho Yoshiki
9. Megumi Sera
10. Maho Ishida
11. Kumiko Sato
12. Misa Nakagawa
13. Maiko Emoto
You must give me your Reflections #1 paper today for grading. Next class we will be studying the concept of time in different cultures. No homework, see you November 9th.
Would the following students please see Professor Klein or Alexis before class (Jimbunkan 401) to pick up their question card and question order number:
1. Madoka Shintani
2. Natsuki Watanabe
3. Yuko Sasaki
4. Chiemi Hirome
5. Juri Hatakenaka
6. Nari Shin
7. Mao Kawano
8. Chiho Yoshiki
9. Megumi Sera
10. Maho Ishida
11. Kumiko Sato
12. Misa Nakagawa
13. Maiko Emoto
You must give me your Reflections #1 paper today for grading. Next class we will be studying the concept of time in different cultures. No homework, see you November 9th.
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