Course title
S0849000,S08490023
Exchange Program with L'Aquila University(A)

 SATO Hirosuke
Middle-level Diploma Policy (mDP)
Program / Major mDP Goals
Department of Architecture 6. 6．グローバルに活躍できるさまざまな能力を身につけ、自分の意見や提案、情報を相手に論理的に伝えることができると同時に、他者の考えを理解し尊重することができる
Department of Architecture 7. 7．課題の発見・解決のために自ら継続して学修・探求することができる
Department of Architecture 9. 9．チームの中で自分と他者の役割を理解し、互いの意思疎通を図りながらチームの目標のために行動することができる
Purpose of class
Aquisition of design techniques and ability in English conversation
Course description
In Exchange Program with L’Aqula University in Italy,10 Italian students and 10 Japanese students learn architectural designs in historic environments, doing their work in 5 groups.
They acquire methods how to design comfortable and ideal urban facilities and dwellings. Moreover, this program also improve their ability in English conversation.（host university）
Goals and objectives
  1. Understand historical and cultural backgrounds of project under foreign and Japanese faculties guidance.
  2. Acquire skills of urban and architectural design from international perspective.
  3. Acquire skills to give a presentation in english through the design work in collaboration with foreign students.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 drawing presentation Total.
1. 10% 10% 20%
2. 20% 20% 40%
3. 20% 20% 40%
Total. 50% 50% -
Evaluation method and criteria
Students will be evaluated by drawings and presentation.
Language
English
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Trip to Kyoto and Osaka Learning about visiting areas 190minutes
2. Orientation Acquisition of materials 190minutes
3. Field survey Analysis of project site 190minutes
4. Design studio 1 Sketches and tentative scale models 190minutes
5. Design studio 2 Sketches and tentative scale models 190minutes
6. Lecture on modern architecture Learning about modern architectures 190minutes
7. Design studio 3 Sketches and tentative scale models 190minutes
8. Design studio 4 Sketches and tentative scale models 190minutes
9. Design studio 5 Sketches and tentative scale models 190minutes
10. Midterm presentation Making up presentation boards 190minutes
11. Design studio 6 Sketches and tentative scale models 190minutes
12. Design studio 7 Sketches and tentative scale models 190minutes
13. Design studio 8 Sketches and tentative scale models 190minutes
14. Final presentation Making up presentation boards 190minutes
Total. - - 2660minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
Textbooks and reference materials will be instructed in the course Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Acquisition of knowledge about Italy and Italian architecture and English communication skill is suggested.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Tue., Afternoon（Sato）
Regionally-oriented
Regional Cooperation PBL
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
Most classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
Applicable This course is based on work experience
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
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