Course title
117603903
Regional Sociology

 SATO Kazumi
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.
This class will be conducted using both in-person and on-demand formats. The specific schedule will be provided in the first session.
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 issues concerning "community". Students are also 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
  1. To understand basic concepts and theories of regional sociology.
  2. To be able to explain the reasons of various issues which local communities are faced by using acquired concepts and methods.
  3. To be able to find the solutions for issues above and explain logically one's opinion.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Minute papers Report Total.
1. 20% 20% 40%
2. 20% 20% 40%
3. 10% 10% 20%
Total. 50% 50% -
Evaluation method and criteria
A mini-exam is required to submit after every classes (50%) as well as the midterm report (50%) . 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.
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
Review what you learnt in the class. 120minutes
2. Community and Scales Prepare for the next class. 120minutes
Review what you learnt in the class. 60minutes
3. City1. Structure and Formation Prepare for the next class. 120minutes
Review what you learnt in the class. 60minutes
4. City2. Urbanism Prepare for the next class. 120minutes
Review what you learnt in the class. 60minutes
5. City3. Gentrification Prepare for the next class. 120minutes
Review what you learnt in the class. 60minutes
6. City4. Global City Prepare for the next class. 120minutes
Review what you learnt in the class. 60minutes
7. Ethnic community1. segregations Prepare for the next class. 120minutes
Review what you learnt in the class. 60minutes
8. Ethnic community2. conflicts (case study in Japan) Prepare for the next class. 120minutes
Review what you learnt in the class. 60minutes
9. Ethnic community3. conflicts (case study in France) Prepare for the next class. 120minutes
Review what you learnt in the class. 60minutes
10. Preparation for report writing Collect information for report writing. 180minutes
Summarize the findings and write the report. 250minutes
11. Nation as a community Prepare for the next class. 120minutes
Review what you learnt in the class. 60minutes
12. Family as a community Prepare for the next class. 120minutes
Review what you learnt in the class. 60minutes
13. Body and community Prepare for the next class. 120minutes
Review what you learnt in the class. 60minutes
14. Concluding Summary Review what you learnt in this course. 60minutes
Total. - - 2650minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in outside of the class (ScombZ, mail, etc.)
Textbooks and reference materials
Will be introduced in the class.
Prerequisites
This course will be taught in Japanese.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • E-mail: ksato@shibaura-it.ac.jp
Regionally-oriented
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
N/A
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A 該当しない
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 10.REDUCED INEQUALITIES
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
Last modified : Sat Mar 15 04:10:13 JST 2025