Regional Sociology

Course title

S2458000

Regional Sociology

Course description

Regional sociology deals with social relationships and daily lives of people living in multi-scaled world. It examines also sociological concepts and theories in relation to the specific situations. This course introduces basic concepts and theories of regional sociology, which may be helpful to tackle the issues such as regional disparities and social exclusions. In the classes, concrete cases will be examined from the multi-scale perspectives.

Purpose of class

The aim of this course is to help students to study various methods and perspectives of regional sociology and to acquire multi-layered comprehensions about regional issues as well as the ability to find the solution. Students are expected to gain the skills of finding solutions, in taking account of vulnerability of some people and the diversity among inhabitants, which could lead to more inclusive regional developments.

Goals and objectives

	Goals and objectives	Course Outcomes
1.	To understand basic concepts and theories of regional sociology.	3.
2.	To be able to explain the reasons of various regional issues by using acquired concepts and methods.	3.
3.	To be able to find the solutions for issues above and explain logically one's opinion.	3.

Language

Japanese

Class schedule

	Class schedule	HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.)	Amount of Time Required
1.	Introduction	Read this syllabus carefully.	60分
		Review what you learnt in the class.	120分
			0分
2.	Region and Scales	Prepare for the next class.	120分
2.	Region and Scales	Review what you learnt in the class.	60分
3.	Structure and Function of Settlement	Prepare for the next class.	120分
		Review what you learnt in the class.	60分
			0分
4.	City	Prepare for the next class.	120分
4.	City	Review what you learnt in the class.	60分
5.	Village	Prepare for the next class.	120分
5.	Village	Review what you learnt in the class.	60分
6.	Regional disparity	Prepare for the next class.	120分
6.	Regional disparity	Review what you learnt in the class.	60分
7.	Territoriality and State	Prepare for the next class.	120分
7.	Territoriality and State	Review what you learnt in the class.	60分
8.	Regional culture	Prepare for the next class.	120分
		Review what you learnt in the class.	60分
			0分
9.	(Im)migrant in Local Community	Prepare for the next class.	120分
		Review what you learnt in the class.	60分
			0分
10.	Body and Space of Everyday Life	Prepare for the next class.	120分
10.	Body and Space of Everyday Life	Review what you learnt in the class.	60分
11.	Gender and Space of Everyday Life	Prepare for the next class.	120分
11.	Gender and Space of Everyday Life	Review what you learnt in the class.	60分
12.	Sexuality and Space of Everyday Life	Prepare for the next class.	120分
12.	Sexuality and Space of Everyday Life	Review what you learnt in the class.	60分
13.	Disability and Space of Everyday Life	Prepare for the next class.	120分
13.	Disability and Space of Everyday Life	Review what you learnt in the class.	60分
14.	Concluding Summary / Final Exam	Prepare for the final exam	310分
Total.	-	-	2650分

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

	Minute papers	Exam	Total.
1.	20%	10%	30%
2.	20%	20%	40%
3.	20%	10%	30%
Total.	60%	40%	-

Evaluation method and criteria

A minute paper or a mini-exam is required to submit after every classes (60%) in addition to the final exam(40%). The final score will be determined by the total amount of points obtained (Passing score = 60 %). In case of a poor attendance (less than 2/3 of all classes), the student will get no credit.

Textbooks and reference materials

Will be introduced in the class.

Prerequisites

This course will be taught in Japanese.

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