This course will provide the basic knowledge of urban and regional planning in Japan and some foreign countries. 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 resentations in the 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.
- Students understand the basic concept and acquire knowledge of urban and regional planning.
- Students understand and explain the basic difference of planning concept by countries.
- Students acquire the basic skills to do a research and present it in English.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introduction | Download and study the material from the class page in scomb. | 50minutes |
| 2. | Basic condition and scheme of urban and regional planning in Japan 1 | Download and study the material from the class page in scomb. | 100minutes |
| 3. | Basic condition and scheme of urban and regional planning in Japan 2 | Download and study the material from the class page in scomb. | 100minutes |
| 4. | History of urban and regional planning and development in Tokyo 1 | Download and study the material from the class page in scomb. | 100minutes |
| 5. | History of urban and regional planning and development in Tokyo 2 | Download and study the material from the class page in scomb. | 100minutes |
| 6. | History of urban and regional planning and development in Tokyo 3 | Download and study the material from the class page in scomb. | 100minutes |
| 7. | Students’ mid-term presentation and discussion | Preparation for the presentation. | 600minutes |
| 8. | Citizen participation in planning 1: Role of non-governmental sectors |
Download and study the material from the class page in scomb. | 100minutes |
| 9. | Citizen participation in planning 2: Community development activities |
Download and study the material from the class page in scomb. | 100minutes |
| 10. | Impact of Urban Planning to the Environment | Download and study the material from the class page in scomb. | 100minutes |
| 11. | Regional planning and citizen participation process | Download and study the material from the class page in scomb. | 100minutes |
| 12. | Urban and regional planning scheme in foreign countries 1 | Download and study the material from the class page in scomb. | 100minutes |
| 13. | Urban and regional planning scheme in foreign countries 2 | Download and study the material from the class page in scomb. | 100minutes |
| 14. | Students’ final presentation | Preparation for the presentation | 900minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2650minutes |
| Mid Term Presentation | Final Presentation | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 12% | 22% | 34% |
| 2. | 12% | 22% | 34% |
| 3. | 10% | 22% | 32% |
| Total. | 34% | 66% | - |
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%
1. Midterm presentation: 30%
2. Final presentation and report: 50%
3. In-class participation and discussion: 20%
Total: 100%
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.
Other references will be provided or announced through the course.
Students who entered SIT after 2018 must have a TOEIC score of 500 or above, or equivalent ability in English. Maximum enrollment
is twenty. If the enrollment entry exceeds twenty, those who have higher score of TOEIC will be accepted. Priority will be
given to the students in the International Program. Students who entered SIT before 2017 and do not have a TOEIC score of
above 500 should contact the instructor before final registration. Short term international students who have equivalent skill
of English can take this class by the approval of instructor.
Students who have willingness to learn urban and regional matters of domestic and international, and to express yourself in English are mostly welcome.
Students who have willingness to learn urban and regional matters of domestic and international, and to express yourself in English are mostly welcome.
- 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
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicatable |
|---|---|
| Applicatable | The class will be managed and taught by a professor who has long years of experience of professional practice in urban planning and design, in Japan and foreign countries. |
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