Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies

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SES200ZA(環境創成学 / Sustainable and environmental system development 200)
Environment and Development

Gregory Gene TOTH

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
Attached documents
Year 2022
Class code A6298
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 月6/Mon.6
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 2~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
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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
Duplicate Subjects Taken Under Previous Class Title
Category (commenced 2024 onwards)
Category (commenced 2020-2023)
Category (commenced 2016-2019)

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Outline and objectives

We will first define “development” and “environment” from the most prominent perspectives (noting theory) and trace their formations, the overlapping portions of which will guide our exploration of related ethics and norms and their translation into international law. From this base, we will analyze the intersection of environment and development in various sectors and international efforts. After noting detractions, we will look forward towards the continued evolution (including potential divergence and convergence) of these concepts.

Goal

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to topics related to environment and development, including the contextual background and recent trends. Students will develop critical thinking and policy analysis skills through discussion of the various topics, as well as understandings of elements related to: international relations, international law, sustainability, socio-economic and political divsion, and related theory and philosophy.

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

Will be able to gain “DP 1”, “DP 2”, “DP 3” and “DP 4”.

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 follows a lecture-discussion method. After the material for each unit has been introduced, students will have an opportunity to ask questions and make comments about the material. Feedback will be provided directly during discussion sessions in the form of leading (Socratic-esque) questions and in summaries of the common trends in the completed assignments. Individualized feedback will be given in response to final assignment and upon request.

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:オンライン/online

※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[オンライン/online]:Introduction

Course overview

2[オンライン/online]:Development Theory

Classical / contemporary in the context of the National, Regional, and International

3[オンライン/online]:The Environment

Values/Valuation, Eastern/Western perspectives, converging ethics

4[オンライン/online]:Environmental Law

Philosophical underpinnings, North/South perspectives, converging norms

5[オンライン/online]:Sustainable Development

United Nations et al., and implementing the precautionary principle

6[オンライン/online]:Official Development Assistance

Premises and politics, USAID, JICA, etc.

7[オンライン/online]:Global Institutions

World Bank, International Monetary Fund, etc.

8[オンライン/online]:Foreign Direct Investment

Purposes, pluses, and protections

9[オンライン/online]:Trade and Development

World Trade Organization, environmental impacts and protections

10[オンライン/online]:Agriculture and Development

World Food Program, Food and Agriculture Organization, sustainable technology, etc.

11[オンライン/online]:Anti-globalization and Post-development

Beyond detraction, proposed alternatives, theories, successes, and false starts

12[オンライン/online]:Environmental Law (revisited)

Fragmentation and convergence in environment and development (compatibility)

13[オンライン/online]:Presentations

Group format, Zoom presentations

14[オンライン/online]:Conclusion

Course retrospective (remaining presentations, as necessary)

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

Reading of materials identified (and often provided) by the instructor; preparation of discussion talking points and questions; group report/presentation. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

Textbooks

There are no textbooks for this course.

References

Various references will be noted within the course materials.

Grading criteria

Students will be evaluated on the basis of class participation (40%) and a final review report/presentation (30/30%). Class participation will be judged based on attendance, preparation of questions/comments for discussion, and peer review during group work scenarios.

Changes following student comments

Students are encouraged to utilize the discussion time to speak in class.

Equipment student needs to prepare

None

Others

Instructor reserves the right to adapt this syllabus as they deem fit during the course.

Prerequisite

None.