Abstract
This paper is a progress report of the cross-cultural training program which has been carried out at the International Student Center of Tsukuba University since fall, 1995. The program is based on the idea of cross-cultural training methods which enables Japanese elementary language learners 1) to understand cross-cultural processes, 2) to use language effectively based on their understanding of Japanese culture and ideas. This paper will examine students' comments which were written at the end of each class.
