| Course title | |||||
| サステイナブルツーリズム論 [Sustainable Tourism] | |||||
| Course category | general education courses | Requirement | Credit | 2 | |
| Department | Year | 1～ | Semester | Fall | |
| Course type | Fall | Course code | 01FY100205 | ||
| Instructor(s) | |||||
| 西河 淳 [NISHIKAWA Atsushi] | |||||
| Facility affiliation | Field Science Center | Office | Email address | ||
| Course description |
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This is an introductory course for cultivating knowledge and awareness of independent learning. Classes will be given at various units of the University, i.e., Faculties, Departments, and small seminar groups depending on the content. This course consists of two parts. Part 1: All-Campus Program Get to know Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology and think about how to study there. By acquainting the University's foundation, history, and its research activities, increase motivation to learn, and understand the meaning of student life design. Part 2: Faculty Program Participants will understand that integrating the University's missions, i.e., cutting-edge research, higher education, and their application (social contribution) is an urgent issue in developing human resources in agriculture who will contribute to the sustainable development of the world. |
| Expected Learning |
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1) Understand what you learn at university and be able to design your student life comprehensively. 2) Understand the significance of academic research, education, and their application (social contribution). Main goals (corresponding to the list of goals by subject): Independence/Autonomy ◯, Leadership/Coordination ◯, Advancement of knowledge ◎, Presentation ◯, Problem exploration and solving ◎, Cultural ethics ◯ |
| Course schedule |
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Part 1: All-Campus Program 1. Knowing the University (I) A brief history of the University. Lectures by the president, and deans of Faculties of Agriculture and Faculty of Engineering: "What I want you to challenge at TUAT", etc. 2. Knowing the University (II) Department heads' talks: introduction to the departments 3. Undergraduate study (First half) Differences between high school and university learning. Comprehensive planning of student life, e.g., on class taking and studying abroad, by looking to your future carrier goals. (Second half) Establishing identity and student life: Mental development in adolescence. 4. Social initiatives of the University (First half) Energy education: Global warming and greenhouse gas emissions. University's efforts to reduce CO2 emissions. (Second half) "Plastic Reduction 5R Campus", the university's initiative to reduce plastic waste. Educational and research activities aimed at developing next-generation human resources for global problem solving. 5. Research ethics The code of conduct for researchers and research fraud are outlined. Consider citation, fraud and plagiarism. Part 2: Faculty Program 6. Foundation of the University and modernization of Japan 7. The missions of US Land Grant Universities and Japanese National University Corporations 8. Japan's international development cooperation activities 9. Integral implementation of research, education and development - prospects and conditions 10. International development activities of the University ① Southeast Asia 11. International Development Activities of the University ② Central Asia 12. International Development Activities of the University ③ South America 13. International Development Activities of the University ④ West Africa 14. Studying abroad 15. Summary |
| Prerequisites |
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All-Campus Program: In addition to the 10-hour class time, review the class content using the standard individual study hours at the university, and design your student life and study plan. Faculty Program: Opportunities to discuss in English with researchers and experts visiting our University from overseas are expected. |
| Required Text(s) and Materials |
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All-Campus Program: Handouts and teaching materials will be distributed in class as needed. Faculty Program: Handouts and teaching materials will be distributed in class as needed. |
| References |
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All-Campus Program: ・Academic Skills - Introduction to Intellectual Techniques for College Students (Keio University Press) Nozomi Sato (editor), Takeshi Yukawa, Chiaki Yokoyama, Akihiko Kondo ・Introduction to university learning that trains thinking - From logical thinking and writing to career design (Keio University Press) Chiiko Inoshita Faculty Program: Shown in class. |
| Assessment/Grading |
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All-Campus Program (25%): Comprehensive assessment of writing assignments presented each time. Faculty Program (75%): Comprehensive assessment of writing assignments presented each time. |
| Message from instructor(s) |
| Course keywords |
| All-Campus Program: Asking questions, Self-directed learning. Faculty program: Research, education and application |
| Office hours |
| All-Campus Program: Information will be provided by each faculty member in class. Faculty Program: Please inquire by email. |
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| Lecture Language |
| Japanese |
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| Last update |
| 1/31/2023 7:24:16 PM |