SCOPE (Sustainability Co-Creation Programme)

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OTR400HA(その他 / Others 400)
Seminar

Shamik Chakraborty

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school SCOPE (Sustainability Co-Creation Programme)
Attached documents
Year 2022
Class code C3803
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 水3/Wed.3
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 各学部・研究科等の時間割等で確認
Grade 1~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
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 展開科目/Disciplinary & Elective Courses
研究会/Seminars

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Outline and objectives

Seminar (Advanced)
Join us in the seminar course to gain understanding on fundamental aspects of landscapes and sustainability issues through engaging with socio-ecological landscapes/seascapes. This seminar will be a continuation of the seminar held in the fall semester and give an insight into the concept of landscapes and its application in studying landscape sustainability.
A major part of the research will link the notion of landscapes together with learning from local knowledgeable stakeholders and experts to have a critical understanding of sustainability studies. A vital attribute of the seminar course is developing (or continuing) a “class project” where the students are required to bring their own research questions while employing a suitable method to explore the answer (e.g., literature based research, interview, questionnaire, observation) from topics introduced. Students will then be required to write a report, summing up their investigations.

Goal

The course is designed as an advanced seminar course for undergraduate students. Those who are interested to know about landscapes and sustainability issues (such as the traditional agriculture and/or fisheries-based systems), including directly visiting these ecosystems, and learning from local stakeholders, are welcome. By completing this seminar, students will gain a critical understanding of different types of landscapes and the challenges they face. They will also work through critical thinking, discussion, and writing to explore workable solutions to these challenges. Students will learn vital oral and written communication skills, mainly through their class projects. These skills will help them in their future studies and research.

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

Among diploma policies, "DP3", "DP4" and "DP5" are 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. )

Lectures and personal guidance will be carried out regarding each of the student's class project. There will be opportunities for discussion and feedback on the individual project. The course will mainly be based on on-campus classes.
Feedback on assignments submitted by students will be provided in class or through the Learning Management System.

The class will be conducted on a face-to-face basis with availability of online platforms only for those students who are not in Japan at the time of conducting the classes. Please note that the teaching approach may vary according to which threat level of Covid -19. The details will be announced through the Learning Management System.

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 to the concept of "landscapes"

What are "landscapes"? Evolution of the notion of landscapes

Week 2[対面/face to face]:Landscape and landscape governance

How the notion of landscapes can can be used for an integrated landscape governance

Week 3[対面/face to face]:Research methods 1

Guidance and discussion on research methods and study topics.

Week 4[対面/face to face]:Research methods 2

Guidance and discussion on research methods and study topics.

Week 5[対面/face to face]:Landscapes and resilience

Landscapes and resilience (reflection through students' projects and lectures).

Week 6 [対面/face to face]:Landscapes and resilience

Landscapes as complex adaptive systems

Week 7[対面/face to face]:Knowledge component and landscapes

Indigenous and local knowledge in cultural landscapes and their resilience (reflection through the field studies and/or invited lecture).

Week 8[対面/face to face]:Field visit 1

Location TBA

Week 9[対面/face to face]:Field visit 2

Reflections on field visit

Week 10[対面/face to face]:Individual guidance 1

Guidance on individual projects

Week 11[対面/face to face]:Individual guidance 2

Guidance on individual projects

Week 12[対面/face to face]:Individual guidance 3

Guidance on individual projects

Week 13[対面/face to face]:Individual guidance 4

Guidance on individual projects

Week 14[対面/face to face]:Course wrap up

Wrap up, final guidance for writing report

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

Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each. Students need to prepare for and review each session by using textbooks, references, and distributed materials.
Students are required to carry out their field studies with close supervision from the instructor. They are encouraged to raise fresh issues or offer critical viewpoints on the readings

Textbooks

There is no specific textbook; all materials will be distributed in the class

References

None

Grading criteria

Class participation and discussions: 20%
Class presentation: 30%
Final report: 50%

Changes following student comments

No significant changes were required based on students' comments

Equipment student needs to prepare

N/A

Others

N/A