Course title
S24190002
Cities and Communities in Information Age

 NAKAMURA Hiroyuki
Course description
Cities and regions change dramatically with the times. Our society is called the information society, in which the role of information and people's behavior related to information has significantly increased compared to previous societies. As a result, information and communication issues have become increasingly crucial in regional strategies and community development.
The main objective of this lecture is to understand the relationship between regions and information from various perspectives through specific case studies.
The class will also include frequent "questions and answers" and group discussions to deepen students' understanding.
Purpose of class
The course aims to understand the relationship between the community and information from various perspectives while relating "information" to "local issues" and "community issues.
Goals and objectives

 Goals and objectives Course Outcomes
1. Students will understand the relationships between regional development, regional policy, and "information."
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2. Students will understand the role that information plays in society.
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3. Students will understand regional development and regional policy in the information society.
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Language
Japanese
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Introduction Read the syllabus 30分
Review the class 60分
2. Significant changes in Japanese society since WW2.
Discussion 		Check the changes in Japanese society since WW2 60分
Review the class 60分
3. Impact of the rapid growth of the Japanese economy during 1955-1973.
Discussion 		Review the impact of "Koudo Keizai Seicho" to the Japanese society 60分
Review the class 60分
4. Behavioral changes and information activities.
Discussion 		Do the assignment 120分
Review the class 60分
5. "Jouhouka" and Japanese society
Discussion 		Review the class 90分
6. Information activities and community development Do the assignment 120分
Review the class 30分
7. Intermediate test.
Discussion 		Review the class 360分
8. Spatial maldistribution of information 1
Discussion 		Review the class 120分
9. Spatial maldistribution of information 2
Discussion 		Review the class 120分
10. Centralizing to Tokyo and its impact
Discussion 		Review the class 90分
Review the class 120分
11. Role of information in urban space and concentration of people/corporations
Discussion 		Review the class 90分
Review the class 120分
12. Corporative information activities
Discussion 		Review the class 90分
Review the class 120分
13. Urban and regional development with "information"
Discussion 		Review the class 90分
Review the class 120分
14. Final exam or final report Review all the classes 460分
Total. - - 2650分
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 report/exams participation and contribution Total.
1. 20% 10% 30%
2. 20% 15% 35%
3. 20% 15% 35%
Total. 60% 40% -
Evaluation method and criteria
As all students are expected to contribute to this seminar, they should attend all classes.
Reports (up to 3) are evaluated.
Evaluation: understanding -- 80%, comprehensive --100%
Students must earn at least 60 points out of 100 to pass the course.
Students can score 60 points or more when they can state their opinions about topics discussed in class in assignments, discussions, and reports.
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
textbook: none
references: indicated in the classes
Prerequisites
Students already taking "Chiiki to jouhou” can not take this course.
This course can be taken by 2nd-year students or higher.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Toyosu: Thu.
    Omiya: Wed
Regionally-oriented
Regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
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
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
  • 10.REDUCED INEQUALITIES
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
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