| Course title | |||||
| サステイナビリティ研究基礎A [Foundations of Sustainability Research A] | |||||
| Course category | courses for doctoral programs | Requirement | Credit | 2 | |
| Department | Year | ～ | Semester | 1st | |
| Course type | 1st | Course code | 1810101 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 香取 浩子 [KATORI Hiroko] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Faculty of Engineering | Office | afjgxte/L1151 | Email address | |
| Course description |
|
The course is composed of two parts: 1st part includes lectures and practicum (1st to 16th session) and 2nd part involves workshops (17th to 23rd session). The 1st part (lectures) will provide basic knowledge and materials for sustainability research. In particular, lectures will deal with the essence of modern globalization and the issues and frameworks surrounding the modern international community. The lecture also offers the introduction of critical concepts to deepen the understandings of current globalized world and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Also, in order to deepen understanding of content learned in the lectures and to enhance the ability to apply the knowledge learned, workshops that provide opportunities for collaborative discussions in the humanities and sciences and for interdisciplinary debates will be held along with the lectures. The 2nd part (workshops) will provide opportunities for discussing the essence of and solutions to global problems related to specific topics through workshops based on project-based learning (PBL) and interdisciplinary facilitation. In particular, students with different specializations will form a team and select a particular theme by which they will discuss ideas and formulate practical measures for resolving issues and for understanding the current state of social sustainability from a broad perspective. Lectures will be given in English, while practicum sessions, seminars, and workshops will be held both in English and Japanese depending on the students’ skill levels. The combined use of English and Japanese will be done in such a way as to avoid any disadvantage to students who do not understand Japanese. |
| Expected Learning |
|
The learning outcomes for this course include the following: 1. understand the expectations of the international community pertaining to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are embodied in the concept of sustainability, as well as the basic concepts of justice and ethical perspectives supporting the SDGs. 2. understand and explain ethical and pluralistic ways of thinking called for in international settings. 3. gain universal and practical knowledge for formulating and implementing international development strategies and plans. 4. demonstrate the ability to perform evidence-based problem-identification and problem-solving. 5. acquire theoretical and practical understanding of the various social problems faced by the international community. 6. gain and demonstrate flexible, multifaceted conceptual and presentation skills that enable proposing solutions to the problems while respecting diverse cultures and value systems. |
| Course schedule |
|
1st Part (Lecture and Practicum) (1) What you will learn and research in the Joint Doctoral Program for Sustainability Research - key understandings of SDGs (Takeuchi, TUFS) (2) Problematics of SDG-related issues - modern world systems and SDGs (Nakayama, TUFS) - protection of human rights and international societies (Lee, TUFS) (3) Problematics of SDG-related developments - the history of SDG-related developments (Chitose, TUAT) - how to support SDG-related developments (Nomura, TUAT) (4) Problematics of SDG-related developments (continued), rules and ethics in international societies - environmental problems and disaster resilience (Yamamoto, UEC) - standardization and intellectual property rights (Eto, TUAT) 2nd Part (Workshop) (5) participation in a symposium held by the Joint Doctoral Program (3 days) - group work discussions about a specific topic (6) preparing a group presentation on the selected topic and reporting the final paper |
| Prerequisites |
| You are recommended to prepare for, and review, the classes spending the standard amount of time as specified by the University for each class. |
| Required Text(s) and Materials |
| References |
|
World Bank. World Development Reports (Annual) UNDP, Human Development Report (Annual) Other reference materials may be distributed and introduced in each class. |
| Assessment/Grading |
|
Paper 60% Participation and presentation 40% |
| Message from instructor(s) |
| Course keywords |
| sustainability research, sustainable development goals (SDGs) |
| Office hours |
| On demand. |
| Remarks 1 |
| Remarks 2 |
| Related URL |
| Lecture Language |
| English |
| Language Subject |
| Last update |
| 4/6/2019 5:50:28 AM |