Course title
1M990000,7M930000,8M4180001
Urban and Regional Development in Information Age

 NAKAMURA Hiroyuki
Course content
Today, modern society is called an information society. In the information society, our daily activities related to "information" are significantly increasing while the roles, importance, and economic value are growing. As a result, social information and communication issues are becoming a more significant part of regional strategies and town planning.
Based on this recognition, the main objective of this class is to understand the relationships between regional development and regional policy and "information" from various perspectives through some examples.
Classes are done in seminar format, but we also plan fieldwork.
As this course is discussion-based, participation and contribution to the class are mandatory. Silence is not golden in the classes.
Purpose of class
The main objective of this class is to understand the relationships between regional development and regional policy and "information" from various perspectives through some examples.
Goals and objectives
  1. Students will understand the question, "Why is a modern society called an information society?"
    Students will understand the role that information plays in society.
  2. Students will understand the relationships between regional development, regional policy, and "information."
  3. Students will understand regional development and regional policy in the information society.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 presentation contribution to discussion report Total.
1. 10% 10%
2. 10% 10% 20%
3. 10% 20% 40% 70%
Total. 20% 40% 40% -
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1． Understanding "Information Society" 1 - Understanding modern society To read the syllabus 60minutes
2． Understanding "Information Society" 2 - History of Social Systems Review what learned in the class 120minutes
3． Understanding "Information Society" 3 - Paradigm shift and Information Review what learned in the class 120minutes
4． Understanding "Information Society" 4 - Information Activitiy / Behabior Review what learned in the class 120minutes
5． Understanding "Information Society" 5 - Globalization and Information Review what learned in the class 120minutes
6． Discussion Review what learned in the class and write a short report 240minutes
7． Information Flow and Businesses Review what learned in the class 120minutes
8． Roles of "Information" and Relocation of central management functions Review what learned in the class 120minutes
9． Polarlization and Decentralization of "Information" Review what learned in the class 120minutes
10． Case study 1 Review what learned in the class 180minutes
11． Case study 2 Review what learned in the class 180minutes
12． Case study 3 Review what learned in the class 180minutes
13． Discussion Review what learned in the class 120minutes
14． Discussion Review what learned in the class and write a short report 240minutes
Total. - - 2040minutes
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
Text books and papers will be directed at classes.
Prerequisites
Review the relevant subjects of each department the students graduated from.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Friday 4th period, at Toyosu.
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
Most classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
Applicable The lecturer has been involved in "Information Policy" and "Regional Development" with local authorities and/or central government for many years.
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 16.PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS
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