Reflect on cultural differences between Japanese- and English-language communication styles and on how these affect intercultural interactions
Elaborations
reflecting on elements of the experience of learning Japanese that have involved adopting styles of communication that have been challenging, easy or memorable
sharing with peers examples of successful interactions with other Japanese speakers, for example, when gestures or communication styles have been well received and clearly understood and have strengthened the relationship
creating a reflective self-profile or autobiography in formats such as journal entries, articles, captioned photo stories, digital accounts or short films, including episodes related to the experience of learning Japanese language and culture that have impacted on their understanding, attitudes, or sense of identity
composing a ‘cultural ID profile’, blog or digital diary to exchange with other Japanese speakers, making decisions about what points of information should be included
