This seminar gives overviews of social aspect and/or human aspect of technologies. Students consider how technology relates
to society through discussion. Students in this course will also develop skills in research work and they will conduct research
on topics of their specialties.
Students understand how technology relates to society through discussion. Students in this course will develop basic abilities
and skills in research work according to their specialties. Students also develop abilities to deliver their research achievements
to the others by written and oral communication.
- Developing skills in gathering and analyzing information for research works from a social scientific view point.
- Developing the problem solving ability by selecting relevant method through discussion in this course.
- Developing the problem solving ability through report writing, presentation.
| Class schedule | HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) | Amount of Time Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Guidance of the course Selecting theme *Methodology varies from research to experiment according to students' specialties and interests. The following is an example based on "research". |
To read the syllabus | 120minutes |
| 2. | Information Gathering Basic references |
Agenda setting and searching paper(s) | 180minutes |
| 3. | Information Gathering Basic references |
Agenda setting and searching paper(s) | 200minutes |
| 4. | Reviewing papers, reports and articles related to "Technology and Society" and discussion | Preparing short report for discussion | 200minutes |
| 5. | Reviewing papers, reports and articles related to "Technology and Society" and discussion | Preparing short report for discussion | 180minutes |
| 180minutes | |||
| 6. | Reviewing papers, reports and articles related to "Technology and Society" and discussion | Preparing short report for discussion | 120minutes |
| 7. | Group discussion | Review what learned in the class and write short report | 180minutes |
| 8. | Reviewing papers, reports and articles related to "Technology and Society" and discussion | Preparing short report for discussion | 180minutes |
| 9. | Reviewing papers, reports and articles related to "Technology and Society" and discussion | Preparing short report for discussion | 180minutes |
| 10. | Reviewing papers, reports and articles related to "Technology and Society" and discussion | Preparing short report for discussion | 180minutes |
| 11. | Reviewing papers, reports and articles related to "Technology and Society" and discussion | Preparing short report for discussion | 180minutes |
| 12. | Reviewing papers, reports and articles related to "Technology and Society" and discussion | Preparing short report for discussion | 220minutes |
| 13. | Group discussion | Review what learned in the class and write short report | 240minutes |
| 14. | Summarizing the research | Preparing the final presentation | 180minutes |
| Total. | - | - | 2720minutes |
| Assingment | Contribution to discussion | Total. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 25% | 10% | 35% |
| 2. | 25% | 10% | 35% |
| 3. | 25% | 5% | 30% |
| Total. | 75% | 25% | - |
As all students are expected to contribute to this seminar, they should attend all classes.
Interim reports and final report are evaluated.
60% to understanding basic skills and 80% to consideration and 100% to advanced comprehension.
Interim reports and final report are evaluated.
60% to understanding basic skills and 80% to consideration and 100% to advanced comprehension.
Students who are willing to take this course must attend the first day of the classes.
- Toyosu: Fridays
Omiya: Wednesdays
For making an appointment, email to the address in Kyoin Profile
- Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
- Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
- Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
- Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
| Work experience | Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicatable |
|---|---|
| N/A | N/A |
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