SCOPE (Sustainability Co-Creation Programme)

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SOC300HA(社会学 / Sociology 300)
Social Development and Sustainability 1

Chuanfei WANG

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school SCOPE (Sustainability Co-Creation Programme)
Attached documents
Year 2023
Class code C3508
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 月1/Mon.1
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 市BT‐0608
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 course offers students a comprehensive overview of the central ideas which are encompassed within the field of sustainability. The fundamental concepts are introduced as the strategies for taking actions. Key challenges and applications are explored through case studies from outside of Japan. This course ultimately aims to inspire students to think and more importantly to act beyond the box.

Goal

Both the conceptual and empirical tools reviewed in the course are aimed to inspire students to apply broad sustainability principles in their own lives, including improving equality within and across generations; moving from consumerism to quality of life goals; respecting diversity in both nature and culture. Students can also practice academic analysis of various sustainability issues through in-class discussions and responding to questions in weekly study log.

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. )

This is a lecture-and-discussion-based course. Instructor will lead each class session by giving a lecture on the topic of the day. Students are required to join several rounds of group discussions in class.

These are very basic. Students are always encouraged to think beyond the box, be creative, and be their own leader of their learning experience!

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。

Week 1[対面/face to face]:Course Orientation and Biography of a Concept

The evolution of sustainability as a concept

Week 2[対面/face to face]:Consumption and Consumerism

Understand why consumerism is making negative impacts on sustainability

Week 3[対面/face to face]:Global Challenges as Wicked Problems

Learn why sustainability is a global challenge.

Week 4[対面/face to face]:Energy and Society

Understand energy as a global social challenge

Week 5[対面/face to face]:Sustainability Models and Concepts

Learn models and concepts related to sustainability

Week 6[対面/face to face]:Risk and Resilience

Understand social, environmental and personal risks in the face of climate change

Week 7[対面/face to face]:Environmental Dimensions of Sustainability

Learn major concepts involved in environmental sustainability

Week 8[対面/face to face]:Social Dimensions of Sustainability

Learn major concepts involved in social sustainability

Week 9[対面/face to face]:Personal Dimensions of Sustainability

Learn major concepts involved in personal sustainability

Week 10[対面/face to face]:Food and Agriculture

Understand food system and its challenges

Week 11[対面/face to face]:The Urban Challenge

Learn sustainability in the urban context

Week 12[対面/face to face]:Rethinking waste

Learn the evolution of how human society has dealt with waste and the new approaches

Week 13[対面/face to face]:Introduction to assessment and monitoring tools

Learn some recent tools of monitoring and assessing sustainability practices

Week 14[対面/face to face]:Taking actions

Learn what individuals can do to make contribution to sustainability

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

Students will spend about 1.5-2 hours to read and complete study log.

Textbooks

Martin Mulligan. An Introduction to Sustainability. Routledge, 2nd edition. 2017

References

None

Grading criteria

Upon the completion of the following assignments, students will earn course credits.
1. In-class discussions 22%
2. Study logs (13 pieces except for week 1) (6% x 13) 78%

Changes following student comments

Feedback is not available due to the change in instructor.