SCOPE (Sustainability Co-Creation Programme)

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OTR400HA(その他 / Others 400)
Seminar
(Academic)

Oribe GOHARA

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school SCOPE (Sustainability Co-Creation Programme)
Attached documents
Year 2024
Class code C3802
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 水3/Wed.3
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 市BT‐0604
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

This is a seminar to explore important topics about human and environmental relationships mainly through anthropological perspectives. We will examine various issues related to environmental problems and sustainability. It aims to develop a project that students are required to bring their own research questions while employing a suitable methods(e.g., literature review, interview, data analysis). At the end of the course, students are required to write a report, summing up their investigations.

Goal

The course aims to provide opportunities for students to develop their research interests about environmental and sustainable issues. By completing this seminar, students will gain a critical understanding of the various challenges of sustainable resource use mainly through critical thinking, and discussions.

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

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

Lectures and personal guidance will be carried out regarding each student's project. There will be opportunities for discussion and feedback on the individual project. The class will be conducted on a face-to-face basis.

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

Guidance for the seminar course.
What are socioecological landscapes? How socioecological landscapes can inform sustainability studies.

Week 2[対面/face to face]:Brainstorming on students research interests

Discussions on students research interests.
Relating these interests with various dimensions of sustainability issues.

Week 3[対面/face to face]:Research methods: A brief introduction

Guidance and discussion on research methods and topics.

Week 4[対面/face to face]:Understanding change, degradation of landscape

Understanding change, degradation of landscapes through students' research projects.

Week 5[対面/face to face]:Examining environmental issues within social and cultural contexts.

Developing understanding of the relations between environmental issues and socio-cultural issues.

Week 6 [対面/face to face]:Critical thinking and discussion

Discussion based on lecture of week 4 and week 5

Week 7[対面/face to face]:Individual guidance 1

Guidance on students' class projects

Week 8[対面/face to face]:Individual guidance 2

Guidance on students' class projects

Week 9[対面/face to face]:Individual guidance 3

Guidance on students' class projects

Week 10[対面/face to face]:Individual guidance 4

Guidance on students' class projects

Week 11[対面/face to face]:Presentations 1

Students class presentations on research projects

Week 12[対面/face to face]:Presentations 2

Students class presentations on research projects

Week 13[対面/face to face]:Presentations 3

Students class presentations on research projects

Week 14[対面/face to face]:Summary

Summary and course wrap-up. What we have learnt from the course and looking forward.

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

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

Textbooks

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

References

References will be provided in the class

Grading criteria

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

Changes following student comments

No significant changes were made based on students' comments

Equipment student needs to prepare

None

Others

None