Studies on Globalizing World

Course title

00600301

Course description

Globalization is a great change arising in the context different from "internationalization". It means the emergence of economic system in which a small event in a remote place may lead to a big surge, together with the fundamental transformation of values effecting individuals and families. This course examines the issues related to globalization, from economic, political, social, and cultural viewpoints, which would help students to understand the position of Japan in the world as well as diversity in Japanese society.

Purpose of class

The aim of this course is to help students to understand how contemporary issues related to injustice and inequality have been linked to the globalization, and how global social movements has occurred. Students are expected to gain various perspectives and the ability to find a way towards mutual understanding among those who have different values.

Goals and objectives

To understand various aspects of phenomenon called 'globalization'.
To be able to explain logically and concretely what changes the globalization bring to the contemporary society.
To be able to explain one's own opinion concerning social issues in globalized world, in taking account of the existence of different positions and values.

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.	Theories of Globalization	Prepare for the next class.	120minutes
2.	Theories of Globalization	Review what you learnt in the class.	60minutes
3.	Trade Liberalization1. Multinational Corporation	Prepare for the next class.	120minutes
3.	Trade Liberalization1. Multinational Corporation	Review what you learnt in the class.	60minutes
4.	Trade Liberalization2. Value Chain	Prepare for the next class.	120minutes
4.	Trade Liberalization2. Value Chain	Review what you learnt in the class.	60minutes
5.	Human Mobility 1. Crossing Border, Settlement	Prepare for the next class.	120minutes
5.	Human Mobility 1. Crossing Border, Settlement	Review what you learnt in the class.	60minutes
6.	Human Mobility 2. Immigration policy	Prepare for the next class.	120minutes
6.	Human Mobility 2. Immigration policy	Review what you learnt in the class.	60minutes
7.	Human Mobility 3. Preparation for presentation	Prepare for the next class.	120minutes
7.	Human Mobility 3. Preparation for presentation	Review what you learnt in the class.	60minutes
8.	Human Mobility 4. Presentation	Prepare for the presentation.	250minutes
8.	Human Mobility 4. Presentation	Review what you learnt in the class.	60minutes
9.	City and Global Economy 1. Urbanization	Prepare for the next class.	120minutes
9.	City and Global Economy 1. Urbanization	Review what you learnt in the class.	60minutes
10.	City and Global Economy 2. Global City	Prepare for the next class.	120minutes
10.	City and Global Economy 2. Global City	Review what you learnt in the class.	60minutes
11.	Information Society 1. Information Technology and Social Changes	Prepare for the next class.	120minutes
11.		Review what you learnt in the class.	60minutes
12.	Information Society 2. Internet Regulation	Prepare for the next class.	120minutes
12.	Information Society 2. Internet Regulation	Review what you learnt in the class.	60minutes
13.	Presentation	Prepare for the presentation.	120minutes
13.	Presentation	Review what you learnt in the class.	60minutes
14.	Concluding summary / Final exam	Review what you learnt in this course.	180minutes
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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