Economic Geography

Course title

00600601

Economic Geography

Course description

Economic geography is a discipline which examines economic activities from a geographical viewpoint in relation to regions and spaces. This course provides basic concepts and theories which are helpful to understand various economic phenomenon in a region. With the help of examples of various local industries, students are expected to try to find a solution to problems with which local economies are confronted.

Purpose of class

The aim of this course is to help students to gain the basic methods and theories of economic geography as well as the ability of comprehending and explaining about various economic issues of each regions.

Goals and objectives

To understand basic concepts and theories of regional geographies.
To be able to collect information about a specific region and to explain the economic situation and problems of the region.
To be able to explain logically one's own opinion about how regional economies can be reactivated.

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.	60minutes
1.	Introduction	Review what you learnt in the class.	120minutes
2.	Concepts of economic geography	Prepare for the next class.	120minutes
2.	Concepts of economic geography	Review what you learnt in the class.	60minutes
3.	Region and industries 1. Agriculture	Prepare for the next class.	120minutes
3.	Region and industries 1. Agriculture	Get some basic information about one of regions which are active in agriculture.	60minutes
4.	Region and industries 2. Fishery	Prepare for the next class.	120minutes
4.	Region and industries 2. Fishery	Get some basic information about one of regions which are active in fishery.	60minutes
5.	Region and industries 3. Manufacturing(1)	Prepare for the next class.	120minutes
5.	Region and industries 3. Manufacturing(1)	Get some basic information about one of regions which are active in manufacturing.	60minutes
6.	Region and industries 4. Manufacturing(2).	Prepare for the next class.	120minutes
6.	Region and industries 4. Manufacturing(2).	Review what you learnt in the class.	60minutes
7.	Region and industries 5. Retail	Prepare for the next class.	120minutes
7.	Region and industries 5. Retail	Get some information about shopping district nearby.	60minutes
8.	Region and industries 6. Tourism	Prepare for the next class.	120minutes
8.	Region and industries 6. Tourism	Get some basic information about one of your favorite tourist points.	60minutes
9.	Preparation for presentation	Prepare for the next class.	120minutes
9.	Preparation for presentation	Review what you learnt in the class.	60minutes
10.	Presentation	Prepare for the presentation	230minutes
10.	Presentation	Review what you learnt in the class.	60minutes
11.	Autonomy and local finance	Prepare for the presentation	120minutes
11.	Autonomy and local finance	Review what you learnt in the class.	60minutes
12.	Local currency and social capital	Prepare for the presentation	60minutes
12.	Local currency and social capital	Design one's original local currency	120minutes
13.	Region in Globalization	Prepare for the presentation	120minutes
13.	Region in Globalization	Review what you learnt in the class.	60minutes
14.	Concluding summary / Final exam	Review what you learnt in this course.	200minutes
Total.	-	-	2650minutes

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 (50%) in addition to the presentation(10%) and 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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