Course title
7M6200001
gPBL in Europe
Course content
The class will provide the opportunity of the workshop with the students of the University in Europe. Teams consist of students of both SIT and European University will be formed and they work on research, planning and design for designated sites.
The topics will cover the issues of urban design, environmental planning and transportation that the teams are interested in. Students have discussions in the team and are requested to do final presentation in English.
In 2020, due to the coronavirus, international communication will be done online, and domestic activities will be done in combination of face-to-face communication and online.
Purpose of class
The participants will learn the history, culture, social and economical conditions of the study area in Europe, and acquire the skills to work with the students in different cultural background by doing research, planning and design.
Goals and objectives
  1. The participants will be able to learn the history, culture, social and economical conditions of the study area in Europe,
  2. The students will acquire the skills to work with the students in different cultural background by doing research, planning and design.
  3. The students will acquire the communication skills with international students by doing collaboration works in team.
  4. The students will acquire the skills of communication and presentation in English.
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． Lecture on environmental issues Read the handout and reference. 120minutes
2． Lecture on urban problems Read the handout and reference. 120minutes
3． Preparation for group works Work individually or by group 120minutes
4． Preparation for site visit and research 1 Work individually or by group 120minutes
5． Site visit and research 1 Work individually or by group 120minutes
6． Summary of site visit and research 1 Work individually or by group 120minutes
7． Team discussion Work individually or by group 120minutes
8． Site visit 2 and analysis Work individually or by group 200minutes
9． Site visit 2 and summary Work individually or by group 200minutes
10． Comprehensive analysis of the site 1 Work individually or by group 200minutes
11． Comprehensive analysis of the site 2 and planning Work individually or by group 200minutes
12． Design development Work individually or by group 200minutes
13． Design development and preparation for the final presentation Work individually or by group 200minutes
14． Final presentation Work individually or by group 200minutes
Total. - - 2240minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Final Report Total.
1. 25% 25%
2. 25% 25%
3. 25% 25%
4. 25% 25%
5. 0% 0%
6. 0% 0%
Total. 100% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Midterm and final presentation
Textbooks and reference materials
To be explained in the classes
Prerequisites
The students who have interests to take this class are kindly requested to report to the instructor in the first week of each academic year at SIT. This class may not be offered unless sufficient number of students is willing to take this class both at SIT and the partner university in Europe.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Mondays, lunch time 12:30-13:10 at Room 5524. Appointment by email is preferred.
  • Any other time by appointment. Contact the instructor, Prof. Shunji Suzuki. sshunji@shibaura-it.ac.jp
Regionally-oriented
Regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
  • Non-social and professional independence development course
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
Applicable Professors who have long working practice in urban planning and design will instruct this course.
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 3.GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
  • 10.REDUCED INEQUALITIES
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 15.LIFE ON LAND
  • 16.PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS
  • 17.PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
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