Course title
117601601
Contemporary Japanese Society

 YANG KUNHAO
Course description
In recent years, as global circumstances have begun to significantly fluctuate, Japanese society has undergone major qualitative changes in both political-economic and socio-cultural aspects. In this course, we will establish specific themes for each session and examine international comparative research papers in the field of computational social science. While explaining their content, students will be encouraged to consider various aspects of contemporary Japanese society. Through this process, students will develop an understanding of the characteristics of modern Japanese society from a global perspective and grasp Japan's position in the world as a nation. 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 characteristics of contemporary Japanese society and Japan's global position.
2. Develop the ability to interpret economic and social features of modern Japanese society from empirical data.
3. Learn to extract useful information from diverse literature using generative AI.
Goals and objectives
  1. Understand the characteristics of contemporary Japanese society and Japan's global position.
  2. Develop the ability to interpret economic and social features of modern Japanese society from empirical data.
  3. Learn to extract useful information from diverse literature using generative AI.
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% -
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.
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 60minutes
2. Political Science Focus: Democracy Review the course based on your notes 60minutes
3. Economics Focus 1: International Trade Review the course based on your notes 60minutes
4. Economics Focus 2: Knowledge Diffusion Review the course based on your notes 60minutes
5. Urban Science Focus: Urban Geometry Review the course based on your notes 60minutes
6. Science of Science Focus: Knowledge Import and Export Review the course based on your notes 60minutes
7. Social Issue 1: Inequality Review the course based on your notes 60minutes
8. Social Issue 2: Declining Birth Rates and Global Warming Review the course based on your notes 60minutes
9. Social Issue 3: Misinformation Review the course based on your notes 60minutes
10. Social Issue 4: AI and Its Impact Review the course based on your notes 60minutes
11. Hands-on Project: Select Your Research Topic Group Working 120minutes
12. Hands-on Project: Data Collection Group Working 120minutes
13. Hands-on Project: Data Analysis Group Working 120minutes
14. Hands-on Project: Presentation Group Working 120minutes
Total. - - 1080minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
授業内と授業外でフィードバックを行います。
Textbooks and reference materials
None specified as the course content is based on the latest research papers.
Prerequisites
Attendance at the first class is mandatory as detailed explanations about the course format, content, and evaluation criteria will be provided.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Through Email address, which will be specified during the first week
  • Questions are welcome at any time during the hands-on project practice sessions
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal 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
  • 5.GENDER EQUALITY
  • 10.REDUCED INEQUALITIES
  • 13.CLIMATE ACTION
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