SCOPE (Sustainability Co-Creation Programme)

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OTR400HA(その他 / Others 400)
Seminar
(FirstYear)

Kotaro ITO

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school SCOPE (Sustainability Co-Creation Programme)
Attached documents
Year 2024
Class code C3804
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 木3/Thu.3
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 市BT‐1103
Grade 1~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes SCOPE/Not available for ESOP students
Open Courses
Open Courses (Notes)
Global Open Courses
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Category (2024~) 展開科目/Disciplinary & Elective Courses
研究会/Seminars
Category (~2023) 展開科目/Disciplinary & Elective Courses
研究会/Seminars

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Outline and objectives

Seminar (First-year)
This seminar is designed to provide an introduction to college life and academic skills, and is compulsory for SCOPE program students.

Goal

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
(1) Find academic sources both at the library and through online databases;
(2) Read them effectively and summarize authors' arguments;
(3) Make oral presentations with a short summary of the presentation;
(4) And gain an understanding of what appropriate sources are for academic projects

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

Among diploma policies,"DP3""DP4""DP5" is related

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

The course will be based on a combination of lectures, class discussions, and one or two fieldworks. Students are required to complete assignments on time and come prepared to the class. The course will mainly be based on on-campus classes and fieldwork.
There will be opportunities for discussion and feedback on the individual projects undertaken by the students.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

あり / Yes

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching:対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

Week 1[対面/face to face]:Introduction

Overview of this lecture

Week 2[対面/face to face]:College life in Japan

Introducing various academic and other resources on campus and beyond

Week 3[対面/face to face]:Introduction to Sustainability Studies

What is sustainability and why is it important?

Week 4[対面/face to face]:Workshop in the library

Learning how to use OPAC and online databases

Week 5[対面/face to face]:What are Sustainable Development Goals?

Student presentations on the SDGs

Week 6[対面/face to face]:Deciding individual research topic

Brainstorming and group discussions to decide individual research topics

Week 7[対面/face to face]:Media coverage of issues pertaining to sustainability

Student presentations on how their individual research topic is discussed in the media

Week 8[対面/face to face]:Finding resources in the library

Finding books on OPAC, locating them in the library and getting information about the books

Week 9[対面/face to face]:Presentation on an academic book (chapter) on the research topic

Student presentations on the academic book/chapter

Week 10[対面/face to face]:Finding and using academic articles

Using online databases to find academic articles

Week 11[対面/face to face]:Presentation of academic articles on the research topic

Student presentations on the academic articles

Week 12[対面/face to face]:Interviewing with experts in an area of student's interest

Short fieldwork for interviewing with experts

Week 13[対面/face to face]:Time management workshop

Activities and discussions on how to use your time more effectively for success in college and beyond

Week 14[対面/face to face]:Conclusion

Reflection and discussions, including plans for next semester

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

(1)Pick up news related to a topic of student's interest by the next lecture, and summarize where the problem is and possible solutions.
(2)When preparing your presentation, be careful to make the content as concise as possible, taking about 10 minutes.
(3)Reviewing is also important. Summarize the points learned in the lecture and review the advice from the lecturer.
Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

Textbooks

Materials will be distributed in class.

References

Texts will be introduced in class.

Grading criteria

Class participation and discussions: 40%
Presentations: 20%
Final assignment: 40%

Changes following student comments

N/A

Equipment student needs to prepare

No equipment is needed in this class.

Others

I have working experiences in the Executive and the Legislative bodies of Japan to deal with international relations, especially national security affairs. I will introduce actual examples from a practical point of view.

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