Studies on Globalizing World

Course title

S2489000

Course description

In recent years, global circumstances have been in significant flux, undergoing remarkable changes. In this course, we will set specific themes for each session and discuss international comparative research papers in the field of computational social science. While explaining their content, students will be encouraged to consider various aspects of globalization. Through this process, the aim is to understand the impact of globalization from a global perspective, examine Japan's place in the world and the world's influence within Japan, and develop insights into the future of Japanese society. Additionally, in the final four classes, we will provide hands-on projects that offer opportunities to experience how generative AI, which has been gaining attention recently, can be useful in everyday learning.
*Note: To accurately convey the content of the research papers, some course materials (such as slides) will be in English, but the language of instruction will be Japanese.

Purpose of class

1. Understand the impact of globalization through international comparative research.
2. Develop the ability to examine Japan's place in the world and the world's influence within Japan through empirical data.
3. Learn to extract useful information from diverse literature using generative AI.

Goals and objectives

	Goals and objectives	Course Outcomes
1.	Understand the impact of globalization through international comparative research.	3. , 5.
2.	Develop the ability to examine Japan's place in the world and the world's influence within Japan through empirical data.	3. , 5.
3.	Learn to extract useful information from diverse literature using generative AI.	3. , 5.

Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

	Peer evaluation from group members	Evaluation from other groups	Instructor evaluation	Attendance	Total.
1.	8%	10%	10%	8%	36%
2.	6%	10%	10%	6%	32%
3.	6%	10%	10%	6%	32%
4.					0%
Total.	20%	30%	30%	20%	-

Language

Japanese(English accepted)

Class schedule

	Class schedule	HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.)	Amount of Time Required
1.	Introduction: The Importance of International Data	Review the course based on your notes	60分
1.	Introduction: The Importance of International Data		0分
2.	Political Science Focus: Democracy	Review the course based on your notes	60分
2.	Political Science Focus: Democracy	授業内容を復習する。（授業後）	60分
3.	Economics Focus 1: International Trade	Review the course based on your notes	60分
3.	Economics Focus 1: International Trade	授業内容を復習する。（授業後）	60分
4.	Economics Focus 2: Knowledge Diffusion	Review the course based on your notes	60分
4.	Economics Focus 2: Knowledge Diffusion	授業内容を復習する。（授業後）	60分
5.	Urban Science Focus: Urban Geometry	Review the course based on your notes	60分
5.	Urban Science Focus: Urban Geometry	授業内容を復習する。（授業後）	60分
6.	Science of Science Focus: Knowledge Import and Export	Review the course based on your notes	60分
6.	Science of Science Focus: Knowledge Import and Export	プレゼンテーションを作成し、提出する。（授業後）	240分
7.	Social Issue 1: Inequality	Review the course based on your notes	60分
7.	Social Issue 1: Inequality	授業内容を復習する。（授業後）	60分
8.	Social Issue 2: Declining Birth Rates and Global Warming	Review the course based on your notes	60分
8.	Social Issue 2: Declining Birth Rates and Global Warming	授業内容を復習する。（授業後）	60分
9.	Social Issue 3: Misinformation	Review the course based on your notes	60分
9.	Social Issue 3: Misinformation	他の班の発表の感想をまとめる。（授業後）	60分
10.	Social Issue 4: AI and Its Impact	Review the course based on your notes	60分
10.	Social Issue 4: AI and Its Impact	他の班の発表の感想をまとめる。（授業後）	60分
11.	Hands-on Project: Select Your Research Topic	Group Working	120分
11.	Hands-on Project: Select Your Research Topic	授業内容を復習する。（授業後）	60分
12.	Hands-on Project: Data Collection	Group Working	120分
12.	Hands-on Project: Data Collection	授業内容を復習する。	60分
13.	Hands-on Project: Data Analysis	Group Working	120分
13.	Hands-on Project: Data Analysis	授業内容を復習する。（授業後）	60分
14.	Hands-on Project: Presentation	Group Working	120分
14.	Hands-on Project: Presentation		0分
Total.	-	-	1980分

Evaluation method and criteria

This course emphasizes group projects (hands-on projects) that use real data analysis to identify or solve problems facing Japanese society.
Final grades will be calculated based on the hands-on project (80 points) + attendance (20 points). The specific evaluation items are as follows. Detailed evaluation criteria will be explained in the first class.
Evaluation Item　　　　　　　　　　 Points
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Peer evaluation from group members: Contribution 　 20 points
Evaluation from other groups: Clarity of presentation 　 15 points
Evaluation from other groups: Interesting content 　 15 points
Instructor evaluation: Clarity of presentation 　 10 points
Instructor evaluation: Appropriateness of methods 　 10 points
Instructor evaluation: Validity of conclusions 　 10 points
Attendance 　 20 points
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A comprehensive evaluation will be made based on the above, converted to a 100-point scale, with 60 points or more required to pass the course.

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