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MARCH PROGRAM

March 3 , Friday, 19:00-21:00

PROGRAM:
Minoria-Majoria: Revisiting an Old Simulation

PRESENTER:
Tomoko Yoshida, Ph.D. (Associate Professor, Keio University, Faculty of Business & Commerce)

Clyde Lewis (University of Hawaii at Manoa)

PLACE:
Reitaku University Tokyo Kenkyu Center (Shinjuku i-Land Tower, 4th Floor)

LANGUAGE:
Japanese English

FEE:
Members 1000Yen; Non-members 2000Yen;
Member Students Free;
Non-member Students 500Yen; Non-member Graduate Student 1000Yen

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
Although discrimination seems like a very basic topic in the field of Intercultural Communication, we have noticed in our classes that most of our students have never had firsthand experience with it. Minoria-Majoria, a simulation designed by Robert Kohls and John Knight, is a very compelling way for students to experience how power differential can affect feelings of prejudice and discrimination. During this session, participants will take part in Minoria-Majoria to experience what the simulation is like. The workshop leaders will also provide tips on conducting this simulation including useful theories (e.g., intergroup theory) and videos (e.g., A Class Divided) to present as supplementary material.

PRESENTER:
Tomoko Yoshida (Associate Professor, Keio University, Faculty of Business & Commerce) Tomoko has a Ph.D. from the University of Hawaii at Manoa and has authored various books and articles on Intercultural Communication Training and Returnee-related issues. Some of her major publications include: Improving Intercultural Interactions (1994) which she co-authored with Richard Brislin, Intercultural Communication Training : An Introduction (1994) which she also co-authored with Richard Brislin and Ibunka Training(1998) which she co-authored with Kyoko Yashiro, Eriko Machi & Koike Hiroko. Prior to teaching at Keio University, Tomoko served as the Training Director for Japanese Programs at the ITT Sheraton
Hotels in Hawaii.

Clyde Lewis (University of Hawaii at Manoa) Clyde has a Master's Degree from the University of Hawaii at Manoa. His primary interests lie in race relations, racial discrimination, and equity in education. He has written on the topics of minority college enrollment and campus climate for minority students.

How to get there?:
i-Land Tower can be accessed directly from Nishi-Shinjuku Station on the Marunouchi Line by following the underground path. From JR Shinjuku Station it is approximately a 10-minute walk. Once you get to the building, select an elevator that stops on the 4th floor. After you get off on the 4th floor, walk to the right until you get to the last door on your left.

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