AY 2023 Undergraduate School Course Catalog

Humanities and Social Sciences

2024/01/30

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開講学期
／Semester		 2023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		 N/A
更新日／Last updated on 2023/03/20
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		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(B)Graduates are able to respond to changes in social environment and technology, and are able to learn spontaneously throughout life.
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.

[Competency Code] C-SP-015, C-SP-011-2, L-HS-001, L-HS-005

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		 2023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 2023/03/20
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		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(B)Graduates are able to respond to changes in social environment and technology, and are able to learn spontaneously throughout life.
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.

(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 60% (20% x 3 times), Final exam 40%
履修上の留意点
／Note for course registration		 You will be required to take notes on the matters and content written on the board every hour.
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		 2023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		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2023/03/20
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		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(B)Graduates are able to respond to changes in social environment and technology, and are able to learn spontaneously throughout life.
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.

[Competency Codes]
C-GV-001, C-GV-005, C-GV-008, C-HS-001, C-HS-023, C-HS-024, C-HS-025

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),
light painting,
photograms (solargrams),
and watercoloring.

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 light painting; ライト ペインティング, 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): deepfake; ディープフェイク
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; 2,3次元
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), TTS (text-to-speech); 音声合成
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: 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.

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.

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 system: https://www.chromatek.com
Blender: https://www.blender.org


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開講学期
／Semester		 2023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 2023/03/20
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		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(B)Graduates are able to respond to changes in social environment and technology, and are able to learn spontaneously throughout life.
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.

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		 2023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 2023/03/20
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		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(B)Graduates are able to respond to changes in social environment and technology, and are able to learn spontaneously throughout life.
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.

[Competency Codes]
C-SP-011-2, C-SP-015, C-HS-001, C-HS-004, C-HS-007
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		 2023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 2023/03/20
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		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(B)Graduates are able to respond to changes in social environment and technology, and are able to learn spontaneously throughout life.
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.

[Competency Codes]
C-HS-001、C-HS-009、C-HS-010

　Student will be able to understand basic theory and knowledge in sociology, modern social problem. In addition, 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		 2023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		 MIZUTORI Yoshinobu
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2023/03/20
授業の概要
／Course outline		 In this course, we will begin by learning the significance of the Constitution, its characteristics, the concept of constitutionalism, and the history of human rights protection. After, we will understand the relationship between the protection of human rights in the Constitution of Japan and the system governing the country, and the overall picture.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(B)Graduates are able to respond to changes in social environment and technology, and are able to learn spontaneously throughout life.
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.

The purpose of this lecture is to understand the relationship between the protection of human rights in the Constitution of Japan and the system governing the country, and the overall picture.
The following four points are set as goals to be reached.
⒈Be able to explain the whole picture logically after understanding the guarantee of human rights in the Constitution of Japan.
2.Be able to logically explain the overall picture after understanding the system governing the country in the Constitution of Japan.
3.Be able to logically explain the relationship between the guarantee of human rights and the system governing the country.
⒋ To be able to accurately understand the establishment process of the Constitution of Japan.
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 1. Course Guidance / Significance, Characteristics, and Contents of the Constitution
2. The Process of Enacting the Constitution of Japan (Part 1): Symbolic Emperor System
3. The Process of Enacting the Constitution of Japan (Part 2): Abandoning War
4. Legal doctrine of the establishment of the Constitution of Japan / Basic Principles of the Constitution of Japan (Part 1): Sovereignty of the people
5. Basic Principles of the Constitution of Japan (Part 2): Pacifism
6. Basic principles of the Constitution of Japan (Part 3-①): Respect for basic human rights and individualism
7. Basic Principles of the Constitution of Japan (Part 3-②): Liberal Rights
8. Basic Principles of the Constitution of Japan (Part 3-③): Liberal Rights
9. Basic Principles of the Constitution of Japan (Part 3-④): Liberal Rights
10. Basic Principles of the Constitution of Japan (Part 3-⑤): Equality under the Law
11. Basic Principles of the Constitution of Japan (Part 3-⑥): Equality under the Law
12. Governance Mechanism (Part 1-①): Separation of Powers
13. Governance Mechanism (Part 1-②): Separation of Powers
14. Summary　
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 阪本昌成編著『謎解き　日本国憲法（第２版）』（有信堂、2021年） ISBN：978-4-8420-1079-3　
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 We will evaluate according to the degree of achievement of goals 1 to 4. In order to acquire credits (pass (C or higher)),
⒈After understanding the guarantee of human rights in the Constitution of Japan, about 60% or more of the overall picture can be explained logically.
⒉After understanding the system governing the country in the Constitution of Japan, be able to logically explain about 60% or more of the overall picture.
⒊ Be able to explain the relationship between the mechanism of governing the country and the guarantee of human rights without contradiction at the level of logic that can be said to be reasonable.
⒋ Be able to explain the process of establishment of the Constitution of Japan at a level that can be said to be reasonable.
Final exams and confirmation tests (and/or assignments) are used as a means of evaluating grades.
As a guide, 70 points for the final exam and 30 points for the confirmation test (and/or assignments) will be used as a percentage of the grade evaluation.　
履修上の留意点
／Note for course registration		 Read newspapers, magazines, internet information, etc., and think about how the Constitution affects your daily life.


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開講学期
／Semester		 2023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		 KIKKOJIN Akira
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2023/03/20
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		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(B)Graduates are able to respond to changes in social environment and technology, and are able to learn spontaneously throughout life.
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.

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		 2023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 2023/12/19
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		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(B)Graduates are able to respond to changes in social environment and technology, and are able to learn spontaneously throughout life.
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.

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 Limitation  of physiological adaptation
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. Active participation
2, Achievement Test
3, Reports
履修上の留意点
／Note for course registration		 授業前にテキストを購入しておくこと。
授業回数の1/3を超えて欠席した者は評価しない。
参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
／Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)		 化学同人　近藤雄二　編
はじめて学ぶ健康・スポーツ科学シリーズ　「衛生学　-健康な環境づくりを支援する-」


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開講学期
／Semester		 2023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		 N/A
更新日／Last updated on 2023/03/20
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		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(B)Graduates are able to respond to changes in social environment and technology, and are able to learn spontaneously throughout life.
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.

[Competency Code] C-SP-015, L-HS-001, L-HS-006

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		 2023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
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 －
更新日／Last updated on 2023/03/20
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		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(B)Graduates are able to respond to changes in social environment and technology, and are able to learn spontaneously throughout life.
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.

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
11. Buddhist culture in Aizu
12. Hidden Christian in Aizu
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		 2023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		 NAKAZAWA Ken, KARIMAZAWA Hayato, EBINA Shoji, KOGURE Katsuo, AMITANI Yuichi, IKEMOTO Junichi, OKI Kazusa, OGAWA Chisato
推奨トラック
／Recommended track		 －
先修科目
／Essential courses		 N/A
更新日／Last updated on 2023/12/19
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		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(B)Graduates are able to respond to changes in social environment and technology, and are able to learn spontaneously throughout life.
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.

[Competency Code] L-HS-001, L-HS-002, L-HS-003

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		 2023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, 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 2023/12/19
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		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(B)Graduates are able to respond to changes in social environment and technology, and are able to learn spontaneously throughout life.
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.

【Competency Code】
C-HS-004

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
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開講学期
／Semester		 2023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 2023/03/20
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		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(B)Graduates are able to respond to changes in social environment and technology, and are able to learn spontaneously throughout life.
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.

[Competency Codes]
C-HS-001、C-HS-011、C-HS-012
　
　Student will be able to understand basic theory and knowledge in sociology of local community, and local problems. In addition, 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		 2023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 2023/03/20
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		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(B)Graduates are able to respond to changes in social environment and technology, and are able to learn spontaneously throughout life.
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.

[Competency Codes]
C-SP-011-2, C-SP-015, C-HS-001, C-HS-004, C-HS-007, C-HS-008
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. Tools
5. Agriculture
6. Money
7. Economic institutions: capitalism and socialism
8. Political institutions: democracy and dictatorship
9.   Economic growth (1)
10. Economic growth (2)
11. Economic growth (3)
12. Economic growth (4)
13. Human capital
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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開講学期
／Semester		 2023年度／Academic Year 　前期 ／First Semester
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 2023/03/20
授業の概要
／Course outline		 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 psychological theories and practices on effective communication in the workplace (negotiation, presentation, etc.).
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(B)Graduates are able to respond to changes in social environment and technology, and are able to learn spontaneously throughout life.
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.

At the end of the course, the participants are expected to do the following:
— understand and explain psychological theories of communication in the workplace
— communicate effectively with people by applying these academic theories to their own behavior
— 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 (Communication in the workplace)
2. Self-introduction and understanding others
3. Active listening and understanding feelings
4. Nonverbal communication and groups
5. Socializing　　　　　　　　　■Mini Paper
6. Leadership in the workplace
7. Persuasion
8. Negotiation
9. Presentation
10. Business writing　　　　　　　■Mini Paper
11. Meeting
12. Telephoning and virtual communication
13. Diversity and communication
14. Team project research presentations and course Summary　　■Team Project Final Due
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 Unspecified
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 In-class communication and discussion activities　　  40％
Mini Paper                                                               20%
Presentation and paper (in session 14)                      40%
履修上の留意点
／Note for course registration		 - Please note that the schedule is subject to change depending on the progress.
- An outline for team project (Session 14) will be provided in Session 1 and 8. The participants are recommended to deal with the project at any time after the guidance.  
- The assignment for team project will be considered the final paper only when there are many teams.  
- Please ask the instructor in advance when special help is required in role play and group discussions.
参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
／Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)		 HBR's 10 Must Reads on Communication /DIAMOND Harvard Business Review, Diamond, 2018　
Business Organization, T, Kanai，Nikkei BP Marketing，1999.
Communicating in Business English, Bob Dignen, Compass Publishing, 2003.
Solution -focused Team Meeting Method with Whiteboard, Sato, S. (Ed), Toshobunka, 2021.
Additional materials will be introduced in the class.


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開講学期
／Semester		 2023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		 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 2023/03/20
授業の概要
／Course outline		 The business environment is changing drastically in the wake of competition, technology innovation, and disasters. A well-considered business strategy can provide help a company survive under competitive and unstable situations. In this context, theories of business strategy, which have been developed for companies' survival under competitive corporate environments, are being discussed.  Visual aids of case studies, role plays, and team projects will effectively help participants understand the association between theories and practices.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(B)Graduates are able to respond to changes in social environment and technology, and are able to learn spontaneously throughout life.
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.

At the end of the course, the participants are expected to
(1) understand and explain basic theories in business strategy
(2) synthesize the various business situations applying adequate technical terms and professional theories in this course
(3) choose practical business challenges based on the interests of participants and analyze them to provide effective solutions
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 1. Course Introduction & Concept of Strategy
2. Business Environment (1) Industry Structure
3. Business Environment (2) Evaluating External Environment
4. Business Strategy (1) Competition
5. Business Strategy (2) Strategy for Product Lifecycle               ■Mini Paper
6. Business Strategy (3) Strategy for Market Positioning
7. Business Strategy (4) Resource-based View and Business System
8. Corporate Strategy (1) Business Domain
9. Corporate Strategy (2) Corporate growth, Diversification and Synergy
10. Corporate Strategy (3) Resource Allocation, Product Portfolio Management
                                                                                                                    ■Mini Paper
11. Team Project Research : Keynote by a practitioner, Planning and Discussion for Project
12. Business Strategy and Organization (1) Corporate Culture and Strategy
13. Business Strategy and Organization (2) Organizational Change
14. Presentation, Course Summary                  ■Team Project Final Due
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 Strategy from beginning, second edition
Shimaguchi, M. Uchida, K. & Kuroiwa, K., Sekigakusha, Chuoukeizaisha, 2016.
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 Mini Paper                                                         20%
Team Project: Final Paper and Presentation          30%
Final Exam                                                        50%
履修上の留意点
／Note for course registration		 Participants are expected to study for approximately 60 minutes outside the class. The tasks include:
- Reading if assigned
- Researching specific words in order to generate questions for each session
- Summarizing contents of the class in order to explain technical terms
- Verbalizing feelings and awareness after each session
- Collecting and investigating related information for the upcoming team project
An outline for team project (Session 11) will be provided in Session 7. The participants are recommended to deal with the project at any time after the guidance.

- 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 teams.  
- Please ask the instructor in advance when special help is required in role play and group discussions.
参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
／Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)		 Business strategy, new edition, Ishii, J. Kagono, T. Okumura, A. & Nonaka, I., Yuhikaku, 1996.
Seminar Introduction to Business, new edition, Itamin, H. & Kagono, T., Nihonkeizaishinbunsha, 2022.

Additional materials will be introduced in the class.


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開講学期
／Semester		 2023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 2023/03/20
授業の概要
／Course outline		 The course is designed to help participants understand essential topics in venture business and entrepreneurship, and to build business plans for their venturing business. After dealing with the managerial process on venture business, including entrepreneurships and strategy, effective methods for creating business plans and presentations are discussed. In order to better understand the associations between theories and practices within and outside the country, visual aids and field research methods will be effectively installed, and entrepreneurs will discuss their histories during the semester. In addition, opportunities for group research will develop participants’ communication skills, and business planning process will support intense comprehension of entrepreneurial practices related to theories and regional characteristics.
授業の目的と到達目標
／Objectives and attainment
goals		 [Corresponding Learning Outcomes]
(B)Graduates are able to respond to changes in social environment and technology, and are able to learn spontaneously throughout life.
(D)Graduates are able to view human society from a global perspective and think about the coexistence of nature and human beings, as well as the happiness, health, and welfare of humankind.
(E)Graduates are able to effectively express their thoughts and judgments in writing, orally, and through information media, both inside and outside the country, and to communicate them to others, as well as to understand the information and opinions expressed by others.

At the end of the course, the participants are expected to
(1) understand and explain basic theoretical knowledge
(2) apply preceding entrepreneurships to their own creativity development
(3) explore original ideas and discuss them based on the theories in class
(4) create their own business plans through considerations and discussions based on participants’ interests and social needs
(5) make impressive presentations for audiences
授業スケジュール
／Class schedule		 1 Introduction: Entrepreneurial Process and Innovation
    Ryan Air (Ireland)
2 Entrepreneurial Strategy and Social Impact
    Mukaiyama Seisakusho (Fukushima)
3 Making Ideas into Business in Contemporary Society
    Aizu Tohen at home. (Fukushima)
4 Marketing and Sales Channel Development
    FuRyu (Tokyo)
5 Management and Human Resources
    Akiko Company （Hyogo）
6 Financial Management in Entrepreneurial Process
    GREE, Inc. (Tokyo)　
7 From Startup to Company Development
    KANKYO (Kanagawa)
8 Venture Business in Service Industry and Social Business
    Asuenokibou (Fukushima)　　■Midterm presentation
9 University-originated Ventures
    Genentech（USA）
10 Crisis Management，Roles and CSR of Venture Business Companies
    The Body Shop (UK)
11 Making Significant Business Plans
12 Various Supports and Fans in Entrepreneurial Process
            JINZ Tanaka Hitoshi (Gunma)
13    Providing Impressive Presentations for Business Plans
    TOKYO STARTUP GATEWAY (Tokyo)
14    Course Review, Presentations and Feedback from Entrepreneurs
    Entrepreneurs’talk
教科書
／Textbook(s)		 Text book for entrepreneurship, Matsushige, K. (Eds.) (In Japanese), Chuoukeizaisha, 2016.
ISBN: 978-4502178412
成績評価の方法・基準
／Grading method/criteria		 In-class discussion activities     50%
Team Project: Final paper and presentations   (including midterm presentation)  50%
履修上の留意点
／Note for course registration		 If students have not taken or completed Business Strategy prior to this course, they will be required to read textbook 5 or 6 in 'References' below.

The schedule is subject to change depending on progress.
An outline for the team project will be announced in Session 1. You can start working on the project with your team members based on the contents in subsequent sessions. In Session 6, lectures will be provided on methods for field research and presentation to guide participants for creating presentations on their research plans. An entrepreneur will provide feedback on participants’ business plans in Session 14. The assignment for the team project will be considered the final paper only when the number of the teams increases.
Please ask the instructor when special help is required in role play and group discussions.
参考(授業ホームページ、図書など)
／Reference (course
website, literature, etc.)		 1. Venture Business, Hasegawa, H. Toyokeizaishinposha, 2018.
2. Reagional-originated Innovation, Kutsuna, K. Yamada, K. Chuoukeizaisha, 2016.
3. Seminar Introduction to Business, New edition, Itamin, H. & Kagono, T., Nihonkeizaishinbunsha, 2022.
4. Textbook for Freshmen in Venture Business, Imai, T. Kanki Publishing, 2015.
Additional materials will be introduced in the class.

5.Basic of Management Strategy (English Edition), Kurihara, K. and Gemba, K., 2019.
6. Japanese Business Managemeng in English and Japanese, Tadao, K., Kansaiseisanseihonbu, 1984.


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