| Course title | |||||
| Science and Technology in the Global Era [Science and Technology in the Global Era] | |||||
| Course category | Requirement | Credit | 2 | ||
| Department | Year | ～ | Semester | YearLong | |
| Course type | YearLong | Course code | GPPP020003 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 安村 友紀 [YASUMURA Yuki] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Organization for the Advancement of Education and Global Learning | Office | afjgxte/L1151 | Email address | |
| Course description |
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This course is designed to (1) gain insights into what it is like to conduct scientific research and technological development at a global scale, and (2) to nurture the mindsets and skills to understand and communicate with people who have different priorities and interests when discussing new technologies in the social context. This year, we will discuss food security, which is one of the major global issues we face today. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to understand diverse perspectives of people in different sectors of society as well as those of scientists. This course is offered in English as one of the Multidisciplinary Courses of the Global Integrated Studies. |
| Expected Learning |
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To learn and practice how to discuss and present scientific topics effectively To be aware of different interests, priorities and values of people who are in different positions of the society and in different parts of the world To understand the concept of public engagement and stakeholder communications. To understand and practice skills required to communicate effectively with the target audience of particular interests Competency development: Multicultural understanding, Global awareness, Communication skills, Presentation Skills, Knowledge on Science and Technology |
| Course schedule |
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1: Lecture - Domestication of crops 2-3: Discussion and presentations on benefits and problems of agriculture 4: Lecture on Genetic Engineering 5: Lecture on Genome Editing 6-7: Discussion on Public perception of GM food (Purple tomatoes) 8: Lecture on public engagement and stakeholder identification farming in the mountainous area 9-10: Discussion on how GM projects should be planned and communicated to the public (Golden rice and Plant pharming) 11: Presentation on GM projects 12-13: Discussion on 'How science can help Japanese farming in mid-mountainous regions' 14: Thinking about stakeholders' agenda 15: Presentation for funding agencies |
| Prerequisites |
| This course is open for both international students and Japanese students. In addition to 30 hours you spend in the class, you are recommended to prepare for and revise the classes spending the standard amount of time as specified by the University. |
| Required Text(s) and Materials |
| Handouts will be provided during the class |
| References |
| Will be instructed in the class |
| Assessment/Grading |
| Marks on the worksheets and presentations during the class (80%). Commitment to discussion(20%) |
| Message from instructor(s) |
| Course keywords |
| public engagement, stakeholder communications |
| Office hours |
| Please ask questions after the class, or email to make appointments |
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| Lecture Language |
| English |
| Language Subject |
| Last update |
| 5/30/2019 3:56:03 PM |