Course title
多文化共生論   [Cultures Studies for Symbiotic Society]
Course category	general education courses	Requirement		Credit	2
Department		Year	1～4	Semester	Spring
Course type	Spring	Course code	02t0310
Instructor(s)
鈴木 栄, 本林 隆, 天竺桂 弘子   [SUZUKI Sakae, MOTOBAYASHI Takashi, TABUNOKI Hiroko]
Facility affiliation	Graduate School of Engineering	Office		Email address

Course description

This course is designed to consider and evaluate the technological advances and their impacts on the society from various points of view, and to nurture the mindsets and skills to 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. We will learn modern biotechnologies that are applied in food production, and think about ways in which the stakeholders from different sectors of society and scientists can share views and ideas effectively and work together collaboratively. This course is offered as part of the Multidisciplinary Courses in Global Integrated Studies of the Liberal Arts and Fundamental Studies, and is also open to international students of STEP (Short Term Exchange Program).

Expected Learning

1. To learn and practice how to discuss and present scientific topics effectively 2. 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 3. To understand the concept of public engagement and stakeholder communications. 4. To understand and practice skills required to communicate effectively with the target audience and offer the critical information. Competency development: Global awareness,　Innovative Thinking, Communication Skills, Presentation skills

Course schedule

1: Lecture - Domestication of crops 2: Discussion - Benefits and problems of agriculture. Priorities for modern agriculture 3: Lecture - Food production by genetic Engineering 4: Lecture - Food production by genome Edit 5: Discussion - Public perception of GM food (a case study on purple tomatoes) 6: Presentation - Evaluation of GM food from various perspectives (a case study on purple tomatoes) 7: Lecture - Public engagement and stakeholder mapping 8: Discussion - Identifying and considering the stakeholders’ agenda 9: Discussion - Communication tailored for the stakeholders to meet their objectives 10: Presentation - To suggest a strategy of public engagement for a technology of choice 11: Lecture - Food security in 2050 12: Discussion - Idea generation for problem solving 13: Discussion - Planning a project and constructing a convincing argument 14: Presentation - Project proposal aiming at funding agencies 15: Rewriting presentation to respond to feedback

Prerequisites

In addition to 30 hours you spend in the class and preparation for presentations, 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 distributed in the lecture.

References

References will be provided in the lecture.

Assessment/Grading

Marks on the worksheets and presentations assigned in the class (80%). Commitment to discussion (20%)

Message from instructor(s)

This course is offered in English, and includes discussion sessions and opportunities for presentations.

Course keywords

public engagement, stakeholder communications

Office hours

Please ask questions before or after the class, or email to make appointments.

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Lecture Language

English

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Last update

3/24/2023 11:53:03 AM