Components	Content	Requirements	%
Key concepts and Issues	lecture & discussion	mid-term, presentation, active participation	35
Current issues	lecture & discussion various area experts	active participation and quizzes	10
Group projects	Creation of skit and research and presentation on critical Issues *	Creation of skit and execution Research and presentation	35
Cultural events	tea ceremony, kimono, calligraphy, bon dance, etc.	active participation	10
Work/Community experience	All day experience as a pretend regular member **	active participation	10
* Students prepare and present 2 group projects: (1) creation of a Japanese skit which portrays a corporate life, addressing / reflecting at least one key concept in Japanese business; (2) students research on current technological or business issues such as the use of biotechnology, banking systems, trade frictions, etc. and present the results to the class for discussion.
** Students spend a full day as if they were a regular member of a company, governmental office. Students participate in community service such as a festival preparation, or a volunteer English teacher assiatant to local schools. These activities are designed for students to fully synthesize and utilize all their language skills, cultural/societal knowledge, and appropriate interpersonal skills to act effectively on their own since they are placed in the environment where no assistance is available from their instructors.