Draft Synopsis

Introduction

I want to find out the interaction differences between British and Japanese cultures.

I am using a small wooden object as my case study material, ten of which will be sent to a British university, and ten to a Japanese university. The students can then personalize their object to however they wish, for example: they could carve patterns, add colour and other textures. Once all the objects are returned, I will then analyze the results and come to a conclusion on the effectiveness of my case study. Also, I will evaluate any problems that arise and create solutions for improving my methodology.

Methodology

Firstly, I will use prototyping to find the best design of a wooden object. All twenty objects will be of equal design and dimensions so that the results are made fair. I will send out emails to potential applicants before the end of the summer term and also ask them to participate in a questionnaire. Once I’ve got my two applicants, I can then release my wooden objects for them to be returned within a deadline of one month.

Prediction

• Response from both universities. I will receive all twenty objects back.
• There will be a significant difference in how students approached expressing themselves on these objects, which will insinuate a clear difference in culture between Britain and Japan.

Results

I hope to find out, using these wooden objects, if there is any difference in behavior and creativity between the students of Japan and the students of Britain. With a personal interest in the tradition and culture of Japan, I am very enthusiastic about finding the results of my research.