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Schedule of Classes
On-Site Session 1: 12 August - 6 October
Misawa Air Base   DSN: (315) 226-8290
misawa-asia@umgc.edu
asia.umgc.edu

On-Site Session 1: 12 August - 6 October

Course Class No. Section Start & End Date Day Time Status Location
BEHS 103 Technology in Contemporary Society (3)
An interdisciplinary introduction to the role of technology in contemporary society. The aim is to apply principles and concepts from a variety of social science disciplines (e.g., anthropology, sociology, psychology, and gerontology) to explore the influence of technology on society and the effect of technological change on our social lives, including our interpersonal relationships, work, culture, and society. Topics include the way technology changes relationships, the cumulative advantages and disadvantages associated with technology, digital natives versus digital immigrants, the pace of technological change, changes to the nature of how people learn and think, and the meaning of technology in society.
87120 S301 12 Aug 26-06 Oct 26 Tu 1800-2100 Open Misawa Air Base
Faculty: Harlow, Thomas F. Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site; connected via Zoom from Yokosuka (host site with faculty present) to Misawa
JAPN 111 Elementary Japanese I (3)
For online sections, microphone, speakers, and occasional synchronous work required. (Not open to native speakers of Japanese;: assumes no prior knowledge of Japanese. Students with prior experience with the Japanese language should take a placement test to assess appropriate level.) An introduction to spoken and written Japanese language. The objective is to communicate in Japanese in some concrete, real-life situations using culturally appropriate language; read and write hiragana; and read some katakana words in context.
87218 A303 12 Aug 26-06 Oct 26 Th/Tu 1830-2130 Open Misawa Air Base
Faculty: Nishikawa, Hiroyuki Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 8-week class; meets on-site
SPCH 100 Foundations of Oral Communication (3)
For online sections, access to a broadband internet connection, use of a digital camera capable of recording 10-minute videos, and the ability to save and transfer video to a hosting site required. (Fulfills the prerequisite for all upper-level SPCH courses.) An introduction to oral communication, with emphasis on interpersonal communication, small-group communication, and public speaking. The objective is to prepare speeches, provide feedback to others, and participate in group activities. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: SPCH 100, SPCH 100X, SPCH 101, SPCH 107, or SPCH 108.
87231 A301 19 Aug 26-06 Oct 26 M 1700-2000 Open Misawa Air Base
Faculty: Takaya, Kentei Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 7-week hybrid class; meets on-site
WRTG 111 Foundations of Writing and Communication (3)
The first course in the two-course series WRTG 111 - WRTG 112. Fulfills the general education requirement in communications. An introduction to essential skills in reading, writing, and speaking for academic and professional contexts. The goal is to develop proficiency in creating and analyzing different types of communication, including written, spoken, visual, and multimodal formats, while connecting ideas with others perspectives. Topics include integrating sources with attribution, exploring ethical and effective use of AI in communication, and making rhetorical choices to achieve clarity and audience engagement. Students may receive credit for only one of the following courses: WRTG 100A, WRTG 111, or WRTG 111X.
87234 A302 12 Aug 26-06 Oct 26 W 1800-2100 Open Misawa Air Base
Faculty: Jasny, Aaron P. Syllabus Course Materials
Note: 8-week hybrid class; meets on-site; connected via Zoom from Yokosuka (host site with faculty present) to Misawa
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