Course title
R12316012
Urban and Regional Studies

 suzuki shunji Click to show questionnaire result at 2019
Course description
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.
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 and can explain the basic concept and methodologies of urban planning in Japan
  2. Students understand and can explain the basic difference of planning concept by countries.
  3. Students has acquired the basic skills to do a research and can do presentation in English.
Language
English
Class schedule

 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. Download and study the material from the class page in scomb. 100minutes
3. History of urban and regional planning and development in Tokyo 1 Download and study the material from the class page in scomb. 100minutes
4. History of urban and regional planning and development in Tokyo 2 Download and study the material from the class page in scomb. 100minutes
5. History of urban and regional planning and development in Tokyo 3 Download and study the material from the class page in scomb. 100minutes
6. Governmental management systems, of local and regional. 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. Role of non-governmental sectors in community planning/activities. Download and study the material from the class page in scomb. 100minutes
9. Process of making a district plan with citizen participation. Download and study the material from the class page in scomb. 100minutes
10. Regional planning and citizen participation process. Download and study the material from the class page in scomb. 100minutes
11. Impact of Urban Planning to the Environment. Download and study the material from the class page in scomb. 100minutes
12. Sense of place/ Urban form, density and public life. Download and study the material from the class page in scomb. 100minutes
13. Urban and regional planning scheme in foreign countries. Download and study the material from the class page in scomb. 100minutes
14. Students’ final presentation. Preparation for the presentation 900minutes
Total. - - 2650minutes
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Mid Term Presentation Final Presentation Quiz Total.
1. 8% 15% 7% 30%
2. 8% 15% 7% 30%
3. 14% 20% 6% 40%
Total. 30% 50% 20% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Final grades are computed as follows:
1. Midterm presentation: 30%
2. Final presentation and report: 50%
3. In-class participation, discussion and quiz: 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 must have a TOEIC score of 550 or above, or equivalent ability in English. Maximum enrollment is thirty. Priority will be given to the students in the International Program and those have higher scores. 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 issues of domestic and international, and to express oneself in English are mostly 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
Regionally-oriented
Regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Active-learning course
About half of the classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
Applicable 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.
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 3.GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 16.PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS
  • 17.PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
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