Course title
041874003
Seminar on Social Aspects of Technology 1

 NAKAMURA Hiroyuki
Course description
This seminar gives overviews of technologies' social and/or human aspects, including information and communication technologies. Students consider how technology relates to society through discussion. Students in this course will also develop skills in research work, and they will research topics of their specialties.
Purpose of class
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 others through written and oral communication.
Goals and objectives
  1. Students will develop skills in gathering and analyzing information for research works from a social scientific view point.
  2. Students will develop the problem solving ability by selecting relevant method through discussion in this course.
  3. Students will develop the problem solving ability through report writing, presentation.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Assingment Contribution to discussion Total.
1. 25% 10% 35%
2. 25% 10% 35%
3. 25% 5% 30%
Total. 75% 25% -
Evaluation method and criteria
As all students are expected to contribute to this seminar, they should attend all classes.
Interim reports and final reports are evaluated.
Participation and contributions to the classes are also 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.
Language
English
Class schedule

 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
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
None
Prerequisites
Students willing to take this course must attend the first day of the classes.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Toyosu: Fridays
    Omiya: Wednesdays
    For making an appointment, email to the address in Kyoin Profile
Regionally-oriented
Non-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
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
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
  • 5.GENDER EQUALITY
  • 10.REDUCED INEQUALITIES
Last modified : Mon Oct 09 04:09:16 JST 2023