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 2024
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

As urbanization intensifies globally, an increasing number of people are choosing to live in cities. It is widely acknowledged that the design of cities significantly impacts the quality of life for their residents. This interdisciplinary course amalgamates concepts from urban design, environmental psychology, sociology, and environmental studies to provide a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic interplay between urban spaces and social-individual sustainability. It delves into themes such as the psychological effects of different urban environments on individuals and communities, the role of urban design in fostering or hindering social interactions, and the intersection of urban design and individual sustainability. These themes are translated into empirical questions, such as (1) How do green spaces, public transportation, and architectural design contribute to our mental and emotional well-being? (2) How can cities be designed to enhance community engagement, social cohesion, and a sense of belonging?

Goal

Upon the completion of this engaging course, students will:
(1)Have developed a nuanced understanding of the intricate relationship between the design of our urban environments and the well-being of the people who inhabit them.
(2)Be able to combine theory and practice to think critically about the spaces we inhabit and how they impact our lives.
(3)Be able to examine empirical urban design case and provide solutions to transform the case of urban space that not only function efficiently but also contribute to the flourishing and sustainable life of their inhabitants.

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. )

Throughout the course, students will engage in critical discussions, collaborative projects, and independent research to apply theoretical concepts to real-world urban scenarios. This course is therefore divided into two parts—part I reading and discussion and part II knowledge application. Instructor will lead each class session in part I, conducting discussions and lectures on the topic of the day. Students are required to read assigned text before class and take part in discussions as basic requirements. In part II, students will examine a real urban design case with concepts that they have learned from part I and propose solutions to make a sustainable urban environment. Overall comments and feedback to student's performance are offered in class. Individual feedback can be offered by Hoppii or conversation in office hour.

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

Review syllabus
Class rules

Week 2[対面/face to face]:Unhappy cities

Discuss chapter 1 The Mayor of Happy

Week 3[対面/face to face]:City in Western philosophies

Discuss chapter 2 The City Has Always Been a Happiness Project

Week 4[対面/face to face]:The impacts of modern urban design

Discuss chapter 3 The (Broken) Social Scene

Week 5[対面/face to face]:The model of modern cities

Discuss chapter 4 How We Got Here

Week 6[対面/face to face]:The principle of urban design

Discuss chapter 10 Who Is the City For?

Week 7[対面/face to face]:City as a contact zone

Discuss chapter 11 Everything Is Connected to Everything Else

Week 8[対面/face to face]:City inhabitants

Discuss chapter 13 Save Your City, Save Yourself

Week 9[対面/face to face]:Midterm exam

Open-book essay writing in class

Week 10[対面/face to face]:Part II knowledge application 1

Assess case

Week 11[対面/face to face]:Part II knowledge application 2

Analyze case

Week 12[対面/face to face]:Part II knowledge application 3

Redesign solutions

Week 13[対面/face to face]:Part II knowledge application 4

Conclude redesign project

Week 14[対面/face to face]:Course conclusion and reflection

Students present redesign project

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

Preparatory study and review time for this class are 3 hours.

Textbooks

Charles Montgomery. Happy City: Transforming Our Lives Through Urban Design. Farrar Straus & Giroux, 2013.

References

Related visual references will be provided during class sessions.

Grading criteria

1. Class participation 20%
2. Mid-term exam (in-class and open-book essay writing) 35%
3. Final presentation 45%

Changes following student comments

「本年度新規科目につきアンケートを実施していません」