SCOPE (Sustainability Co-Creation Programme)

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SOC300HA(社会学 / Sociology 300)
Japanese Society and Sustainability 3

Hidemi YOSHIDA

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school SCOPE (Sustainability Co-Creation Programme)
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Year 2022
Class code C3504
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
日本社会とサステイナビリティ/Japan & Sustainability

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Outline and objectives

This class will focus on how Japan's social structure and values have changed in historical contexts such as modernization,rapid economic development, and globalization.
At the same time, contemporary issues related to sustainability will be discussed.

Goal

By the end of the course, the students are expected;
1) to understand how current Japanese values were formed,
2) to understand "sustainability" in Japan's context,
3) to have skills to analyze current affairs in Japan.

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

Among diploma policies, "DP3" 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. )

Feedback on assignments submitted by students will be provided in class or through the Learning Management System. The course consists of lectures, discussions and presentation of students.
Please note that the teaching approach may vary according to which threat level we are at. The details will be announced through the Learning Management System.

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

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

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。

1[対面/face to face]:Introduction

Inherited culture and wisdom for sustainable society in traditional Japan

2[対面/face to face]:Modernization of Japan (1)

Modernization strategy of the Meiji government

3[対面/face to face]:Modernization of Japan (2)

Impact of modernization on Japanese society

4[対面/face to face]:Rapid Economic Growth and environmental problems

Severe environmental problems and responses by citizen and business

5[対面/face to face]:From Showa to Heisei

Prolonged depression, Great Hanshin-Awaji Earthquake, rise of NPO activities

6[対面/face to face]:Demographic changes (1)

Urbanization and rural depopulation

7[対面/face to face]:Demographic changes (2)

Declining birthrate and aging population, increase in foreign population

8[対面/face to face]:Changes in value (1)

Work style and gender

9[対面/face to face]:Changes in value (2)

Diversity, social inclusion and division

10[対面/face to face]:Changes in production and consumption (1)

Impact of globalization and IT

11[対面/face to face]:Changes in production and consumption (2)

Emerging norms toward sustainability

12[対面/face to face]:Innovators for sustainable society (1)

Case studies of social system innovation

13[対面/face to face]:Innovators for sustainable society (2)

Case studies of technological innovation for social change

14[対面/face to face]:Summary and presentation

Students will make a brief presentation

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

Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

Textbooks

Particular textbook is not assigned. Materials prepared by the lecturer will be distributed in the class.

References

References will be introduced in each lecture.

Grading criteria

Contribution to discussions (20 %),
Presentation (40%)
Final report (40%) (subject to change).

Changes following student comments

I encourage students to share their experience and knowledge on their home countries in the class.

Equipment student needs to prepare

Depending on the status of COVID-19, there is a possibility that we will have online classes. Students are requested to register to HOPPII at the beginning of the semester to receive a ZOOM meeting ID.

Others

Please note that if the number of students attending the first class significantly exceeds expectations, in order for the instructor to effectively manage the class, the number of students who are allowed to register for the course may be limited.