AY 2022 Undergraduate School Course Catalog

Humanities and Social Sciences

2023/01/30

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開講学期
／Semester		 2022年度／Academic Year 　3学期 ／Third Quarter
対象学年
／Course for;		 1st year , 2nd year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 AMITANI Yuichi
担当教員名
／Instructor		 AMITANI Yuichi
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2022/01/21
授業の概要
／Course outline		 This course introduces students to philosophy through problems or “puzzles” discussed in the history of the western philosophy. Those problems are typically concerned with the nature of the world, god, mind, and morality: Where did the universe come from? Can we know other people’s minds? Can machines think? What is it to be morally good and bad? What is it to know something? Each class presents one of those philosophical puzzles and we will think through about them. In so doing we will learn the philosophical and analytical way of thinking, which could enable us to think more clearly and critically when we face complicated problems even in the fields other than philosophy.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 After finishing this course students should be able to: (a) describe philosophical problems discussed in class, and (b) examine those problems and present their position on them by making a clear argument.
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 1 Introduction
2 Knowledge of the external world
3 Problem of free will
4 Other minds
5 Personal identity
6 Utilitarianism
7 Kantian Ethics
8 What is knowledge?
9 Problem of induction
10 Scientific Realism
11 Can a machine think?
12 Consciousness
13 Philosophy of well-being
14 Autonomous Military Robots
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 No textbooks. Slides (and/or handouts) are distributed.
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 Participation (10%), quizzes (20%) and term paper (70%)
履修上の留意点
／Note for course registration		 -This course will be delivered in English as an intensive course in August or September. “Philosophy” has also a Japanese course, which will be offered in the third quarter.
-This syllabus is subject to change. Changes, if any, will be announced in class.
-No credit will be given if you do not attend to more than two thirds of the classes.
参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
／Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)		 -Philosophy gym (Stephen Law, Headline Review, 2004)
-Problems from philosophy (James and Stuart Rachels, McGraw-Hill, 2008)
-What does it all mean? (Thomas Nagel, Oxford University Press, 1987)
-The pig that wants to be eaten (Julian Baggini, Plume, 2006)
-The big questions: ethics (Julian Baggini, Quercus Publishing, 2012)


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開講学期
／Semester		 2022年度／Academic Year 　3学期 ／Third Quarter
対象学年
／Course for;		 1st year , 2nd year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 OGAWA Chisato
担当教員名
／Instructor		 OGAWA Chisato
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2022/08/30
授業の概要
／Course outline		 Psychology is the scientific study that examines the functioning of the mind and behavior. It is necessary to develop effective communication skills in various facets of business, such as human relations, negotiations with business partners, and customer service. In this course, we will focus on the theories and practices that have been examined from a psychological perspective to explain how people feel and think, especially in their relationships. In addition, this course will discuss the results of psychological studies on effective communication in the workplace (persuasion, presentation, stress coping, etc.).
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 At the end of the course, the participants are expected to do the following:
— understand and explain psychological theories of communication
— communicate effectively with people by applying these academic theories to thier own behaviour
— identify the issues underlying business communication, analyze them based on the course topics,  and build effective solutions
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 1 Introduction (Mind, Behabiour, and communication in psychology)
2 Self-introduction and understanding others
3 Attentive listening and understanding feelings
4 Leadership in the workplace
5 Negotiation and persuasion
6 Decision making and persuasion
7 Thinking skills and various expressions
8 Nonverbal communication and groups
9 Stressful conversations
10 Speech and presentation 1: Method
11 Speech and presentation 2: Practice
12 Personality and communication
13 Diversity and communication
14 Course summary
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 HBR's 10 Must Reads on Communication /DIAMOND Harvard Business Review, Diamond, 2018
ISBN：　978-4-478-10693-8
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 In-class communication and discussion activities
Presentation and paper (in session 11)
Final Exam
履修上の留意点
／Note for course registration		 — Please note that the schedule is subject to change depending on the progress.
— The assignment for team project will be considered the final paper only when there are many students.  
— Please ask the instructor in advance when special help is required in role play and discussions.
参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
／Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)		 Business Organization, T, Kanai，Nikkei BP Marketing，1999.
Business Communication, Robert Heller, S. Matsumoto, Piason Edication, 2002.
Additional materials will be introduced in the class.


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開講学期
／Semester		 2022年度／Academic Year 　2学期集中 ／2ndQuarter Intensive
対象学年
／Course for;		 1st year , 2nd year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 KARIMAZAWA Hayato
担当教員名
／Instructor		 SHIMADA Junri
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2022/02/24
授業の概要
／Course outline		 Language, which we use in everyday communication, is a complex system that encodes meanings in sequences of sounds. This course is an introduction to the science of language, i.e. the study of language as a natural phenomenon. In this course, students are expected to not only listen to the lecture but also do numerous exercises to learn basic knowledge of linguistics and how to do linguistics.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 By completing this course, students should acquire the basics of linguistics and an objective viewpoint from which to analyze language. Through the practice of analyzing linguistic data, students should also develop their skills in scientific and logical thinking.
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 We plan to study various subfields of theoretical linguistics in five days.
[Day 1]
Class 1.  Introduction
Class 2.  Phonetics
Class 3.  Phonology 1
[Day 2]
Class 4.  Phonology 2
Class 5.  Phonology 3
Class 6.  Morphology 1
[Day 3]
Class 7.  Morphology 2
Class 8.  Morphology 3
Class 9.  Syntax 1
[Day 4]
Class 10.  Syntax 2
Class 11.  Syntax 3
Class 12.  Semantics & Pragmatics 1
[Day 5]
Class 13.  Semantics & Pragmatics 2
Class 14.  Semantics & Pragmatics 3
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 English lecture notes will be provided.
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 Take-home exam: 70%. Active participation: 30%.
履修上の留意点
／Note for course registration		 ・Bring an English dictionary. The lecture notes are written in English.
・Bring a notebook or plenty of paper for doing exercises in class.
参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
／Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)		 Akmajian et al. Linguistics: An Introduction to Language and Communication, 7th edition. MIT Press.
O'Grady et al. Contemporary Linguistics: An Introduction, 7th edition. Bedford/St. Martin’s.
竹林滋・斎藤弘子「ルミナス英和辞典 第２版 つづり字と発音解説」研究社（ISBN：978-4767404127）


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開講学期
／Semester		 2022年度／Academic Year 　2学期集中 ／2ndQuarter Intensive
対象学年
／Course for;		 1st year , 2nd year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 KARIMAZAWA Hayato
担当教員名
／Instructor		 SHIBUSAWA Hisashi
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2022/07/06
授業の概要
／Course outline		 The Chinese civilization, which was nurtured around the two major rivers of the Yellow River and the Yangtze River, has an eternal history and ideas suitable for it, and has a vast amount of literature and culture. They approach us with overwhelming brilliance and depth, no matter how we cut out any era. It is the origin of Japanese culture, the origin of Oriental culture.
It is said that Chinese literature can only be completed in one subdivision unless it is a scholarship of eight sects (one cannot be mastered unless you are proficient in all genres). It is a profound and irrelevant discipline that covers all fields of academic literature. For example, the original Chinese literature includes even science fields such as medicine, flora and fauna, astronomy, and physics. Li Haku, Du Fu, The Analects and Sangokushi are just a few of the Chinese literature.
Of course, in the short lecture, I do not have the opportunity to touch Chinese literature in the field of science, but I have conveyed the understanding and understanding of the shaman (ancient magician) called "shrine celebration", which can be said to be the origin of various cultures. We would like to learn about the medium "Kanji" and the world of " Storytelling " and "Chinese poetry" that have blossomed as ideas and literature.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 (1) Understand the characteristics of "Kanji", which can be said to be the basis of Chinese literature and Japanese literature.
(2) Understand the original meaning and characteristics of "Kanbun".
(3) Understand the ancient "shrine celebration culture" that is the origin of various cultures.
(4) Understand the thought, culture, and history of the Orient from the reading comprehension of "Chinese poetry" and " Storytelling ".
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 1. Introduction-Characteristics of Chinese characters, Chinese words, and Chinese writing
2. Relationship between the original meaning of Chinese literature and Japanese
3. Birth of l characters -Left on bones and tortoise carapaces and Chinese bronze
4. Birth of characters -Celebration culture
5. Birth of characters -Bamboo slips and silk manuscript
6. Chinese Thought and Ancient Thought
7. Authentic precedent in literature
8. The world of Storytelling -Contradiction and perfection
9. The World of Storytelling - Warning and satire
10. The World of Storytelling -Taoism
11. The World of Chinese Poetry-Farewell Poetry
12. The World of Chinese Poetry-Drinking Poetry
13. The World of Chinese Poetry- Edge poetry
14. Summary-The original meaning of music songs
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 Materials will be distributed as appropriate during class hours.
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 Small report 45% (15% x 3 times), Final exam 55%
履修上の留意点
／Note for course registration		 Literary, cultural, and artistic ideas are very important even for science students. For example, Hideki Yukawa, the first Japanese to win the Nobel Prize in Physics, and Hideo Itokawa, the father of Japanese rocket development and space development, both loved Chinese writing and art. In particular, Yukawa often mentions that he was greatly influenced by Chinese literature such as "Laozi" and "Zhuangzi" in his idea of quantum mechanics. From this lecture, learn not only cultural knowledge but also oriental ideas and perspectives.
参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
／Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)		 東洋文字文化研究所編『白川静を読むときの辞典』（平凡社、1,800yen）


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開講学期
／Semester		 2022年度／Academic Year 　3学期 ／Third Quarter
対象学年
／Course for;		 1st year , 2nd year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 COHEN Michael
担当教員名
／Instructor		 COHEN Michael
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 (none)
更新日／Last updated on 2022/02/04
授業の概要
／Course outline		 This course is a broad, "hands-on" exploration and sampling of digital (computer) arts as well as some traditional analog media,
including 2D & 3D,
static & dynamic,
electronic and physical (tangible),
and multimedia.
We share knowledge and enthusiasm for ideas, concepts, techniques useful in one's career and life in general, 
including best practices for utility and productivity,
both theoretical and practical,
cultivating personal taste informed by practical creative experience,
learning to appreciate beauty in everyday experience to enrich our lives.
We appreciate the Geek Dojo resources –
laser cutters and 3D printers –
to explore subtractive and additive manufacture for personal fabrication.
We encourage originality,
artistic appreciation, sophistication,
and power of personal expression,
developing individual taste
to stimulate ourselves as well as others.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 We emphasize basic appreciation for
design considerations,
analog and digital techniques,
and encourage personal creativity and expression.
(Caprice, whimsy, intuition: OK!)
We survey basic concepts related to interactive multimedia and sensory modalities; graphics and CG (computer graphics) rendering; deepfakes; CAD (computer-aided design);
subtractive and additive fabrication (laser cutting for kiri-e and 3D printing);
visual languages; stereopsis and binocular vision (anaglyphics & chromastereography); image-based rendering; sound, audio, TTS (text-to-speech synthesis), and SFX (sound effects) editing; DTM (desk-top music) composition for BGM (background music).

Analog media experiments include such exercises as
drawing,
kiri-e (cutting art),
origami (folding art);,
painting,
pop-up book art,
photograms (solargrams).

Related art-forms include
  animation: illustration, character design, modeling, combining drawing, images, & movement to convey meaning or action,
  dramatic writing: playwriting and screenwriting for storytelling,
  graphic design: 2-dimensional information presentation,
  interactive design and game development: entertainment computing and rich-media development,
  motion media: choreography of avatars and objects such as particles,
  sculpture: 3-dimensional modeling,
  sequential art: storyboards combining words and pictures for effective narratives,
  themed entertainment: virtual environment design, &
  visual effects: crafting illusions.
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 general; 一般
1 design, color (Photopea); デザイン、色 (Photopea)
2D; 2次元
2 photo editing (Apple Photo Booth, Apple Photos); 写真編集
3 drawing (Photopea); ペンによる描写 (Photopea)
4 painting (Photopea); 筆による描写 (Photopea): deepfakes;
2D + time; 2次元 + 時間
5 sequential art; シークエンス　アート: comics; コミックス, graphic story-telling; グラフィックストーリー, manga; 漫画 (Apple Keynote; アップル キーノート, Google Slides, Microsoft Powerpoint; マイクロソフト パワーポイント, etc.)
video; ビデオ (Apple iMovie; アイムービー)
2.5D & 3D
6 stereoscopy (Photos, Photopea); 立体鏡像 (写真、Photopea)
3D; 3次元
7 3D modeling (Blender); 3次元モデリング (Blender)
8 3D printing
time; 時間
9 audio (Audacity); 音声 (Audacity): DAW (digital audio workstation; デジタル・オーディオ・ワークステーション)
10 "
11 music (Apple Garageband); 音楽 (アップル ガレージバンド): DTM (desk-top music)
12 "
13 montage (Apple Keynote; アップル キーノート, Google Slides, Microsoft Powerpoint; マイクロソフト パワーポイント, etc.): effects, animation
14 "
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 Lecture notes prepared by instructor.
Students are required to purchase chromastereoptic and anaglyphic eyewear, totally ¥1,000, available from the instructor.
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 Most of the coursework involves lab exercises emphasizing creative applications of digital contents creation tools, highlighting design and invention as much as discovery. Weekly "checkpoint" exercises verify specific skill sets--- including drawing and painting, color models and specification, digital compositing (layers, overlays, texture mapping), stereography (anaglyphics & chromastereograms), audio editing SFX (sound effects), dialog generated with TTS (text-to-speech) synthesis tools, and DTM for BGM (desk-top music composition for background music). There are also creative studio exercises, occasional quizzes, and exams. The course's annual chromastereoptic art contest is juried, and winning entries are exhibited in a special display in the University library.

Exercises and quizzes: 35%
Individual Projects: 40%
Midterm and Final Exams: 25%
履修上の留意点
／Note for course registration		 (None)
参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
／Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)		 This course is recommended as a prerequisite for IT06: Human Interface & Virtual Reality; 仮想現実とインターフェイス, normally taken by 4th year students.
In case of over-registration for IT06, priority will be given to students who passed this course.

Related web pages:
course home page: http://web-int.u-aizu.ac.jp/%7Emcohen/welcome/courses/AizuDai/undergraduate/HS06%20Art/
Apple PhotoBooth photo capture: https://support.apple.com/en-jo/guide/photo-booth/welcome/mac
Apple Photos photo manipulation: https://www.apple.com/macos/photos/
Tiertime Up Box 3D printer: https://www.tiertime.com
OS X "say" TTS (text-to-speech) utility: http://developer.apple.com/library/mac/#documentation/Darwin/Reference/ManPages/man1/say.1.html
Audacity audio editor: http://audacity.sourceforge.net
Photopea image editor: https://www.photopea.com
GauGAN2 AI Art Tool: http://gaugan.org/gaugan2/
GarageBand DTM (desk-top music) composition application: https://www.apple.com/mac/garageband/
Chromastereoptic stereo system: https://www.chromatek.com
Blender: https://www.blender.org


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開講学期
／Semester		 2022年度／Academic Year 　2学期集中 ／2ndQuarter Intensive
対象学年
／Course for;		 1st year , 2nd year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 KARIMAZAWA Hayato
担当教員名
／Instructor		 MAEKAWA Naoya
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2022/01/27
授業の概要
／Course outline		 The gender and sexuality studies use social-scientific approaches to matters related to the sexes such as biological sexes, psychosexuality and sociosexuality, sexual desires, and sexual behaviors.

In the introduction, students will learn the overall territory of the gender and sexuality studies. Afterwards, students will learn three main themes; 1) modern family and working females, 2) matters related to gender and sexuality, and 3) modern history of homosexuality in Japan.

1) Modern family and working females: Students will learn about sex-role “male should work outside, female should do housework and take care of children at home” and modern family which emphasizes an interest to children and family ties at household.
Moreover students will have an opportunity to think about how the norm surrounding a modern family is interrupting working female. On the other hand, students will learn the circumstances of the gender norm which shapes the way of life for males as well as that for females.

2) Matters related to gender and sexuality: Based on autonomy of sex, students will learn that everybody has the inherent right of his/her own sexuality which should not be affected by others regardless of his/her gender. However, in the reality, there is the gender asymmetry. Students will learn that sexuality of females is affected by males.
In order to establish tight relationship as a member of the society without any gender concerns, understanding about the autonomy of sex is inevitable.

3) Modern history of homosexuality in Japan: Homosexuality will be featured amongst sexual minorities. A method based on historical sociology will be employed.
Recently, same-sex marriage and same-sex partnership system have been discussed in Japan. Students will learn that social problems will not be solved only by these factors and gender equality is necessary for it.

Since gender and sexuality are linked each other, they will be taught one by one at the class carefully.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 1) By learning the fundamental knowledge about modern family and employment of female, students will be able to think about what they can do for creating society that anyone can spend their lives in their own ways regardless sexual differences.

2) Knowing about the reality of sexual damages to females caused by gender asymmetry, students will be able to explain why autonomy of sex is essential.

3) Learning about homosexuality in Japanese modern history, students will be able to explain why having establishment of same-sex marriage and same-sex partnership system is insufficient as support for sexual minorities.
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 0) Introduction (1st Lesson)

1) Modern family, employment of females and males(2nd– 6th Lesson
- Modern family and sex-role:  Ladylike and manlike
- Employment of female and the M-shaped curve
- The male-homo society in Japan: Difficulties for females, hardships for males
- The circumstances and problems of gender in Fukushima prefecture, etc.

2) Matters Related to Gender and Sexuality (7th Lesson – 10th Lesson)
- Sexual harassment, sexual abuse, and sexual damages,
- Reproductive health and rights,
- Mechanism of visual content: Pornography and love between boys
- Difficulties transgender people face

3) Modern History of Homosexuality in Japan (11th Lesson – 14th Lesson)
- Lesbian and gay: What is the problem of the word “LGBT”?
- Internet society and sexual minorities
- Same-sex partnership, same-sex marriage, and future problems, etc.
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 None. Handouts will be distributed during the classes.
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 Exercises in class and small test: 20 points*3 tests, and term-end report: 40 points
参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
／Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)		 Books related to gender and sexuality
Details are omitted.


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開講学期
／Semester		 2022年度／Academic Year 　3学期 ／Third Quarter
対象学年
／Course for;		 1st year , 2nd year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 SEINO Masaya
担当教員名
／Instructor		 SEINO Masaya
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2022/01/27
授業の概要
／Course outline		 Various problems in the society concern the law and the social system.
In this class, explain about the social system and the relations of the law.
Concretely, as the following.
Intellectual property law(especially  a copyright law ) ,the law concerned with the computer, the Internet law, the license processing about the content business (in such cases as the animate cartoon, the game and the movie ),the law problem in the development of technology of ICT and research and development.
In this course, students are expected to not only listen to the lecture but also try and solve the various problems in the society in order to learn basic knowledge and legal mind.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 For the person who learns computer science, it is important to learn human rights in the global network society and the social system.
The purpose of this class is to have it learn about the legal thinking and the compliance to the student.
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 1. What is “the law”?　
2. Relations between the state and the law
3. The law and the law of the local government
4. The application of the law and the interpretation　of the law
5. Relations between the family, society and the law
6. Contract society, dealing society and the　relations of　the law
7. Relations between the punishment and the law
8. Informative society and law
9. Relations between the leading science and technology (cloned human being　and　 genome　etc)、and the law
10. The role of the intellectual property law
11. What is “the copyright　law”?　
12. Internet and law (general remarks)
13. Internet and law (each argument)
14. Summary
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 Distribution summary in every time
Every time, directions
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 Grading method/criteria　of　record evaluation is as the following.
Active participation    　10%
Report        　20%
Examination  　70%
参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
／Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)		 別途指示します。


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開講学期
／Semester		 2022年度／Academic Year 　2学期 ／Second Quarter
対象学年
／Course for;		 1st year , 2nd year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 KOGURE Katsuo
担当教員名
／Instructor		 KOGURE Katsuo
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2022/01/27
授業の概要
／Course outline		 This is an introductory economics course. The field of economics can generally be divided into two areas: microeconomics (the analysis of choices by individuals, households, and firms) and macroeconomics (the analysis of the economy as a whole). This course mainly covers microeconomics and introduces the basic concepts, theories, and analytical techniques. Economic experiments will also be implemented to consider relevant theories empirically.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 Students will be able to describe basic economic concepts and theories and critically consider relevant economic policies based on them.
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 1. Introduction
2. Thinking like an economist (2 sessions)
3. Demand, supply, and price (2 sessions)
4. Using demand and supply (3 sessions)
5. The efficiency of competitive markets (3 sessions)
6. Imperfect markets (2 sessions)
7. Summary
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 Daron Acemoglu, David Laibson, and John A. List “Economics” Global edition, Pearson Education Limited, 2018.
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 Active participation (20%), Assignments (20%), Examination (60%)


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開講学期
／Semester		 2022年度／Academic Year 　2学期 ／Second Quarter
対象学年
／Course for;		 1st year , 2nd year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 IKEMOTO Junichi
担当教員名
／Instructor		 IKEMOTO Junichi
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2022/01/20
授業の概要
／Course outline		 Sociology is a subject of social science which studies the social system and social problems in modern society. This course is designed to learn basic knowledge and social research method in sociology. In addition, this course adopts presentation to understand social problem as your own problem actively. The second half of this course will provide opportunities to study qualitative research which is one of the representative research methods in sociology through group works. Through lectures and an active learning, this course will help to develop an understanding about the interaction between ICT and society.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 1. Student will be able to understand basic theory and knowledge in sociology, modern social problem.
2. Student will be able to establish their own ideas based on sociological knowledge about social role and social impact of ICT.
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 1. Classics of sociology Ⅰ
2. Classics of sociology Ⅱ
3. Contemporary theme of sociology Ⅰ―The history of communication and social construction
4. Contemporary theme of sociology Ⅱ ―Mass media and modern society
5. Contemporary theme of sociology Ⅲ ―Games and reality
6.The origin of social surveys and its outline
7. Qualitative research Ⅰ Setting up a hypothesis by social news
8. Qualitative research Ⅱ Making question sentences by free description
9. Qualitative research Ⅲ preliminary research
10. Qualitative research Ⅳ Semi-structured Interview
11. Qualitative research Ⅴ Interview surveys
12. Qualitative research Ⅵ Hypothesis testing
13. Qualitative research Ⅶ A conclusion and preparations for presentation
14. Presentation
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 No textbooks, but handouts are given in each lesson.
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 Assignments, Presentation etc. 100%
履修上の留意点
／Note for course registration		 The student who doesn’t attend the class actively may not be recognized as participation in presentation.
参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
／Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)		 None.


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開講学期
／Semester		 2022年度／Academic Year 　2学期 ／Second Quarter
対象学年
／Course for;		 1st year , 2nd year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 SEINO Masaya
担当教員名
／Instructor		 SEINO Masaya
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2022/01/27
授業の概要
／Course outline		 The Constitution of Japan prescribes detailed human rights in comparison with the constitution of the various foreign countries.
In this class, explain about the meaning and the role in the modern society of the Constitution of Japan.
In this course, students are expected to not only listen to the lecture but also try and solve the various problems in this constitution in order to learn basic knowledge and legal mind.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 For the person who learns computer science, it is important to learn human rights in the global network society and that society system.
The purpose of this class is to have it learn about the constitutional thinking and the human rights to the student.
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 1. What　is “Constitution of Japan”?
2. The historical development of Constitution of Japan
3. Meiji Constitution and Constitution of Japan
4. Three principles　of Constitution of Japan (Sovereignty of the people, The principle of the 　pacifism, The principle of respect for fundamental human rights)
5. Sovereignty of the people and the Emperor
6. The meaning of the principle of the pacifism
7. The need of the security of the fundamental human rights
8. The 13th article of Constitution of Japan and the　14th article of Constitution of Japan
9. Each argument of the fundamental human rights, Mental freedom
10.Each argument of the fundamental human rights, Economic freedom　and　Physical freedom
11. The principle of the separation of power　and　the　modern development
　　The best organization of the sovereign right, The parliamentary system
12. The unconstitutionality legislation examination right of the court
13. The role of the local administration at a period of　decentralization
14. Modern problem　in　Constitution of Japan, Internet society and　Constitution of Japan
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 Distribution summary in every time
Every time, directions
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 Grading method/criteria　of　record evaluation is as the following.
Active participation   　10%
Report        　20%
Examination  　70%


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開講学期
／Semester		 2022年度／Academic Year 　2学期集中 ／2ndQuarter Intensive
対象学年
／Course for;		 1st year , 2nd year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 KARIMAZAWA Hayato
担当教員名
／Instructor		 KARIMAZAWA Hayato, KIKKOJIN Akira
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2022/07/06
授業の概要
／Course outline		 The purpose of this lecture is to learn the analytical perspective and the framework for understanding today's world and Japan, which are at a turning point in light of the spread of coronavirus infection. In this case, the class will be conducted while focusing on the domestic and international situation surrounding Japan after the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011. "International Relations" is an academic field that science students are not familiar with, but we plan to develop classes while giving consideration to students who do not have basic knowledge of politics, economics, diplomacy, and security issues. In principle, classes are centered on lectures, but we would like to actively incorporate research training, group discussions, and individual presentations. We also want to take enough time to explain current affairs, which are attracting attention in newspapers and news, in order to motivate students to learn.
Keywords: "Glocal", "Great East Japan Earthquake / Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Plant Accident", "East Asian Dynamism", "Japan's ICT Strategy", "Cool Japan", "Dark Tourism", " Region, Youth, Work in the With corona (After corona) Era".
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 The purpose of this lecture is to learn the analytical perspective and the framework for understanding today's world and Japan, which are at a turning point in light of the spread of coronavirus infection. In this case, the class will be conducted while focusing on the domestic and international situation surrounding Japan after the Great East Japan Earthquake on March 11, 2011. "International Relations" is an academic field that science students are not familiar with, but we plan to develop classes while giving consideration to students who do not have basic knowledge of politics, economics, diplomacy, and security issues.
Achievement goal at the end of class:
1. You will have a certain understanding of the analytical perspective and the framework of consideration of international relations.
2. You will be able to systematically understand the current situation and issues of the turning point world and Japan.
3. You will be able to explain and analyze international issues that are currently attracting attention.
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 Overall theme of summer intensive lecture: "Consideration framework and analytical viewing angle of the turning point world in the spread of coronavirus infection"
1. A framework for considering the world at a turning point in the spread of new coronavirus infection ①
2. A framework for considering the world at a turning point in the spread of new coronavirus infection ②
3. A framework for considering the world at a turning point in the spread of new coronavirus infection ③
4. A framework for considering the world at a turning point in the spread of new coronavirus infection ④
5. Fukushima in a changing world: "Cool Japan" as a focus ①
6. Fukushima in a changing world: "Cool Japan" as a focus ②
7. Fukushima in a changing world: "Cool Japan" as a focus ③
8. Fukushima in a changing world: "Cool Japan" as a focus ④
9. Reconstruction from 3.11 and "Dark Tourism" ①
10. Reconstruction from 3.11 and "Dark Tourism" ②
11. Reconstruction from 3.11 and "Dark Tourism" ③
12. Reconstruction from 3.11 and "Dark Tourism" ④
13. A perspective that connects the "transitional world" and "I am here now" ①
14. A perspective that connects the "transitional world" and "I am here now" ②
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 Distribute prints as needed during class.
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 Attendance small report / contribution to class: 20%
Issues given during class: 30%
Final report: 50%
履修上の留意点
／Note for course registration		 It is desirable to have a certain level of knowledge about the important issues facing the world and Japan today through news and newspapers.
参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
／Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)		 Internet sites that are useful for self-study are as follows.
Prime Minister's Office: http://www.kantei.go.jp
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: http://www.mofa.go.jp/mofaj
National Statistics Center, Statistics Bureau, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications: http://www.stat.go.jp/data/guide/index.htm


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開講学期
／Semester		 2022年度／Academic Year 　2学期 ／Second Quarter
対象学年
／Course for;		 1st year , 2nd year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 NAKAZAWA Ken
担当教員名
／Instructor		 NAKAZAWA Ken, OKI Kazusa
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2022/01/28
授業の概要
／Course outline		 Health science is the study of maintaining and promoting human health, as well as its practical system. In this course, students will learn the basics of health science from the viewpoint of public health. Public health targets populations, including healthy people, and aims to improve the quality of life of each individual by promoting the health of society as a whole through government and organizations.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 Objectives
To acquire health, physical fitness and basic theory of training systematically

Attainment Goals
1. Acquisition of basic knowledge of health and physical fitness, training theory.
2. To explain based on systematic knowledge of 1.
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 Unit 1. Health and physical fitness
1 What is physical fitness?
2 What is health?
3 Lifestyle and health
4 Growth and development
5 Mental health
6 Relationship between physical fitness and health
7 Achievement test 1

Unit 2. Public health
8 Public health/Epidemiology
9 Community health/ MCH/ Elderly health
10 Infection control measures
11 Occupational health/Mental health
12 Health statistics
13 Food hygiene/Nutrition
14 Achievement test 2
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 上地 賢/安藤 絵美子/雜賀 智也　著
メディカルサイエンスシリーズ　図解入門　よくわかる公衆衛生学の基本としくみ
秀和システム
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 1, Achievement Test
2, Reports


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開講学期
／Semester		 2022年度／Academic Year 　2学期 ／Second Quarter
対象学年
／Course for;		 1st year , 2nd year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 AMITANI Yuichi
担当教員名
／Instructor		 AMITANI Yuichi
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2022/01/21
授業の概要
／Course outline		 Science and technology is a fundamental component of our civilization. Meanwhile modern science poses various problems to us: consider the issues concerning nuclear power plants, gene editing, and scientific misconducts. This course introduces students to history of modern science from Aristotle to the 20th century and various ethical and social problems concerning science. Students can thus learn where modern science came from and where it will go in the future.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 After finishing this course, students should be able to: (a) Understand the historical origin of modern science, and (b) Understand and think critically about social and ethical problems contemporary scientists face.
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 1 Introduction: What is history of science?
2 Aristotle’s physics (1): Hierarchical universe
3 Aristotle’s physics (2): Anomalies
4 The scientific revolution (1): Copernicus and Galileo
5 The scientific revolution (2): Newton
6 The chemical revolution
7 History of evolutionary theory (1): The origin of Darwin’s theory
8 History of evolutionary theory (2): Development in the 20th century
9 Institutionalization of science
10 Science, nation and industry
11 History of scientific misconducts
12 History of computers (1)
13 History of computers (2)
14 History of computers (3)
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 No textbooks. Slides and handouts are distributed.
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 Participation, quizzes, final exam and term paper
履修上の留意点
／Note for course registration		 -This course is delivered in Japanese.
-This syllabus is subject to change. Changes, if any, will be announced in class.
-No credit will be given if you do not attend to more than one third of the classes.
参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
／Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)		 -Making modern science: A historical survey (Bowler, P. J., Morus, I. R., University of Chicago Press, 2010)
-Evolution: The history of an idea (Bowler, P. J., University of California Press,1989)
-Computer: A History of the information machine (Campbell-Kelly, M., Aspray, W., Westview Press, 1996)
-Betrayers of the truth (Broad, W., Wade, N., Simon & Schuster, 1982)


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開講学期
／Semester		 2022年度／Academic Year 　3学期 ／Third Quarter
対象学年
／Course for;		 1st year , 2nd year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 MITSUNAGA Yuji
担当教員名
／Instructor		 KAWAGUCHI Tatsuki, MITSUNAGA Yuji, YAMAUCHI Kazuaki, TEI Shigaku, SATO Masaru
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2022/01/31
授業の概要
／Course outline		 As globalization advances understanding different cultures and diversity of those cultures is becoming more important. Also having tolerance in different culture is becoming as important.
In this society which various cultures come to contact, it is necessary to have ability to realize various problems and to solve them considering cultural background.   
In this course students pick out several themes from history and culture of Aizu. Comparing the theme with one's original culture and history, a student will acquire ability to realize the value of individual culture. At the same time he/she will learn in comparative culture and cultural anthropology point of view that a culture has both personal and universal aspect.
Moreover students learn intercultural communication and ability to roll out to the world through discussion among individuals with diverse cultures.
Concretely, students will learn climate, culture, history and industry of Aizu. Also will learn vision for the earthquake disaster reconstruction and widen knowledge of Aizu and Japan. Students will create regional identity by making clear the connection with Aizu comparing to one's original culture. The course will raise developing ability so that one's experience can be leveraged.
In class a teacher gives lecture. And then students introduce the resource that they brought and explain the difference with their culture. Then students develop the subject by group discussion and create new material. And present thoughts and opinions. In final class each student does a presentation of  "suggestion for Aizu using ICT"
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 １．Understand different cultures and diversity of them comparing with own culture.
２．Acquire tolerance to different cultures
３．Acquire intercultural communication ability and ability to present to the world
４．Acquire ability to realize problems and to solve them.
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 1. Introduction (comparative culture and identity)
2. Aizu in Japan (outline, location, geographical, features, climate and transportation)
3. History of Aizu (Aizu Domain and war of Boshin)
4. Nisshinkan school of Aizu Domain and Opening University of Aizu
5. History of University of Aizu
6. Personages of Aizu (Hideyo Noguchi, Kenjiro Yamakawa etc.)
7. Food culture of Aizu and Japan
8. Traditional industries and traditional crafts of Aizu
9.  Tourism of Aizu
10. Tourism of Aizu (making tour guide for Aizu)
11. Buddhist culture and hidden Christian in Aizu
12. History of UoA
13. Reconstruction from Eastern Japan earthquake disaster
14. Presentation
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 Hand outs are given in each class if necessary
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 70% Assignments and  In-class Activities
30% Presentation
履修上の留意点
／Note for course registration		 This course is taught in English.
参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
／Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)		 None


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開講学期
／Semester		 2022年度／Academic Year 　1学期 ／First Quarter
対象学年
／Course for;		 1st year , 2nd year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 AMITANI Yuichi
担当教員名
／Instructor		 SEINO Masaya, NAKAZAWA Ken, KARIMAZAWA Hayato, EBINA Shoji, KOGURE Katsuo, AMITANI Yuichi, IKEMOTO Junichi, OKI Kazusa
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2022/01/27
授業の概要
／Course outline		 Students will learn the basis for general education courses: logical reading, thinking, and writing. They will also learn the basic manners for academic research.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 Students will be able to
- Understand the contents of academic books or papers
- Construct their own claims based on their reading
- Write plain and logical Japanese essays
- Avoid plagiarism and cite from sources
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 Students will train their reading, logical thinking, and writing skills, tackling problems. For the details, follow the instructions from instructors.
1．Logical thinking (1)
2．Logical thinking (2)
3．Logical thinking (3)
4．Logical reading (1)
5．Logical reading (2)
6．Logical reading (3)
7．Logical writing (1)
8．Logical writing (2)
9．Logical writing (3)
10．Logical writing (4)
11．Logical writing (5)
12．Academic manners (1)
13．Academic manners (2)
14．Summary
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 Handouts will be distributed through LMS (Learning Management System).
Textbook: 倉島保美（2012）『論理が伝わる 世界標準の「書く技術」』講談社（ブルーバックス）
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 Assessment will be based on active participation and assignments.
履修上の留意点
／Note for course registration		 This is a SR (Strongly Recommended) class for general education courses. We strongly recommend that students take this course; it is connected to Academic Skill 2.
参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
／Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)		 Reference
戸田山和久 (2012) 『新版 論文の教室 レポートから卒論まで』 NHK ブックス


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開講学期
／Semester		 2022年度／Academic Year 　4学期 ／Fourth Quarter
対象学年
／Course for;		 1st year , 2nd year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 OKI Kazusa
担当教員名
／Instructor		 NAKAZAWA Ken, SEINO Masaya, KARIMAZAWA Hayato, EBINA Shoji, AMITANI Yuichi, IKEMOTO Junichi, OKI Kazusa, KOGURE Katsuo, OGAWA Chisato
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2022/01/20
授業の概要
／Course outline		 Students will learn the basics of the methods in humanities and social sciences and of problem solving in general education courses, through the discovery and setting of the problems on specific themes.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 Students will be able to approach the problems in the academic (scientific) ways, on the basis of the methods in humanities and social sciences.
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 The instructors will display the themes according to their specialties. The schedule in each class is as follows:
1. Research of the theme (1)
2. Research of the theme (2)
3. Searching the literature and materials
4. Discovery and setting of the problem (1)
5. Discovery and setting of the problem (2)
6. Discovery and setting of the problem (3)
7. Discovery and setting of the problem (4)
8. Discovery and setting of the problem (5)
9. Approaching the problem (1)
10. Approaching the problem (2)
11. Approaching the problem (3)
12. Approaching the problem (4)
13. Summary and presentation (1)
14. Summary and presentation (2)
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 Handouts will be distributed in the class. Other materials will be given by the instructor.
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 Assessment mainly will be based on the essays imposed for attainment goals, etc.
履修上の留意点
／Note for course registration		 Conditions: It is desirable that the students have already taken Academic Skill 1.
参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
／Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)		 References will be introduced by the instructor.


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開講学期
／Semester		 2022年度／Academic Year 　3学期 ／Third Quarter
対象学年
／Course for;		 1st year , 2nd year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 IKEMOTO Junichi
担当教員名
／Instructor		 IKEMOTO Junichi
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2022/01/20
授業の概要
／Course outline		 Sociology of local community is a subject of social science which studies the social system and social problems in local society. This course is designed to learn basic knowledge in sociology of local community and the problems local community is facing now. In addition, this course adopts presentation to understand them as the problem of your own local area.
This course is designed to study the social background and the present situation of local problem, especially a vacant house problem, in the first half and the relationship of local community and tourism in the second half. This course will provide opportunities for each student to consider how IT can help to solve each local problem. Through lectures and an active learning, this course will help to develop an understanding about the interaction between IT and society, and the social contribution of IT as well.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 1. Student will be able to understand basic theory and knowledge in sociology of local community, and local problems.
2. Student will be able to have own ideas based on the local present situation about regional contribution by IT
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 1. Vanishing region
2. Policy of the regional revitalization
3. The structure and background of a vacant house problem
4. Owners of a vacant house
5. Vacant house renovations
6. An analysis of a vacant house problem in Your “home area”
7.Suggestion for a vacant house problem
8.Presentation and brush-up
9.The history and tourism developments of “Oise-mairi”
10.The history and tourism developments of a hot-spring cure
11.Retro tourist spots
12.Tourist spots in Your “home area”
13.Suggestion for a vacant house problem
14.Presentation and brush-up
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 No textbooks, but handouts are given in each lesson.
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 Assignments, Presentation etc. 100%
履修上の留意点
／Note for course registration		 The student who doesn’t attend class actively may not be recognized as participation in group-work and a presentation.
参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
／Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)		 See Japanese page.


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開講学期
／Semester		 2022年度／Academic Year 　3学期 ／Third Quarter
対象学年
／Course for;		 1st year , 2nd year
単位数
／Credits		 2.0
責任者
／Coordinator		 KOGURE Katsuo
担当教員名
／Instructor		 KOGURE Katsuo
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2022/01/27
授業の概要
／Course outline		 This course will explore the development of our human society over the past seven million years. First, we will learn human sociality. Second, focusing on pre-modern societies, we will consider significant historical events for our human society. Third, focusing on modern societies, we will learn the process of economic development as well as various social, economic, and political problems countries may face in the process. Finally, we will consider the role of ICT for economic development.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 Students will be able to understand human sociality, the relationship between economic development and inequality, and the process of economic development. Students will also be able to discuss policies to promote economic development. The course also provides them with an opportunity to consider how ICT can affect economic development.
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 1. Introduction
2. Human sociality (1)
3. Human sociality (2)
4. Human sociality (3)
5. Tools
6. Agriculture
7. Money
8. Economic institutions: capitalism and socialism
9. Political institutions: democracy and dictatorship
10. Economic growth (1)
11. Economic growth (2)
12. Economic growth (3)
13. Economic growth (4)
14. ICT and economic development
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 Handouts will be distributed.
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 Active participation (20%), Assignments (20%), Examination/Report (60%)
参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
／Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)		 Daron Acemoglu, David Laibson, and John List “Economics” 2018, Pearson Education Limited
Daron Acemoglu and James A. Robinson (2013) “Why Nations Fail: The Origins of Power, Prosperity and Poverty,” Profile Books Ltd
Yuval Noah Harari (2015) “Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind,” Vintage
Takashi Kurosaki and Kyosuke Kurita (2016) “Introductory to development economics,” Yuhikaku


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