Course title
R1231601
Urban and Regional Studies

 suzuki shunji Click to show questionnaire result at 2018
Course description
This course will provide the basic knowledge of urban and regional planning in Japan and some advanced countries such as USA, UK and Germany. History and development process of Tokyo Metropolitan Region will also be taught and discussed. Students will work on research project of one region, of urban and regional planning and do a presentation in the class.
Purpose of class
The course is designed so that the students will acquire basic knowledge of urban and reginal planning used in the world, and understand the current problems and future tasks. Students will also learn the skill to conduct a research and presentation in the topic, using English.
Goals and objectives
  1. Students understand the basic concept and acquire knowledge of urban and regional planning.
  2. Students understand and explain the basic difference of planning concept by countries.
  3. Students acquire the basic skills to do a research and present it in English.
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Introduction Study the relevant references 50minutes
2. Basic condition and scheme of urban and regional planning in Japan 1 Study the relevant references 100minutes
3. Basic condition and scheme of urban and regional planning in Japan 2 Study the relevant references 100minutes
4. History of urban and regional planning and development in Tokyo 1 Study the relevant references 100minutes
5. History of urban and regional planning and development in Tokyo 2 Study the relevant references 100minutes
6. History of urban and regional planning and development in Tokyo 3 Study the relevant references 100minutes
7. Students’ mid-term presentation and discussion Prepare for the presentation 600minutes
8. Citizen participation in planning 1:
Role of non-governmental sectors 		Study the relevant references 100minutes
9. Citizen participation in planning 2:
Community development activities 		Study the relevant references 100minutes
10. Impact of Urban Planning to the Environment Study the relevant references 100minutes
11. Regional planning and citizen participation process Study the relevant references 100minutes
12. Urban and regional planning scheme in foreign countries 1 Study the relevant references 100minutes
13. Urban and regional planning scheme in foreign countries 2 Study the relevant references 100minutes
14. Students’ final presentation Prepare for the presentation 900minutes
Total. - - 2650minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Mid Term Presentation Final Presentation Total.
1. 12% 22% 34%
2. 12% 22% 34%
3. 10% 22% 32%
Total. 34% 66% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Final grades are computed as follows:
1. Midterm presentation: 30%
2. Final presentation and report: 50%
3. In-class participation and discussion: 20%
Total: 100%
Textbooks and reference materials
No special textbook will be used. The list of reference books will be announced in the first class.
Other references will be provided or announced through the course.
Prerequisites
Students who have willingness to learn urban and regional planning issues, of domestic and international, and to express oneself in English are welcome.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Mondays 12:40-13:10 in the regular class week, by appointment preferred.
    Questions by email are welcome at any time.
    E-mail (Prof. Shunji SUZUKI): sshunji@shibaura-it.ac.jp
Relation to the environment
Environment education course (50%)
Regionally-oriented
Regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
About half of the classes are interactive
Last modified : Wed Oct 17 06:09:22 JST 2018