グローバル教養科目（Racial and Linguistic Diversity and Inclusion）

How does race and language impact the way people are seen and treated in society? In this course, we examine the field of raciolinguistics—how language shapes our ideas of race and how ideas of race influence language and language use. We look at examples within Japan, China, the U.S., Brazil, and other countries, where “standard English” is often associated with Whiteness and nonnative speakers are often considered “deficient” language users, even when they are skilled communicators. We will debunk common myths about race and language and in doing so, consider ways to improve diversity and inclusion for racial and linguistic minorities in Japan. Towards the end of the course, students will choose one case to explore in depth and present their findings to the class.