Course title
117601601
Contemporary Japanese Society

 YANG KUNHAO
Middle-level Diploma Policy (mDP)
Program / Major mDP Goals
Fundamental Mechanical Engineering A 文化・芸術・歴史・政治経済などに基づく大局的な視野と倫理的な視点から、工学と社会の関わりを考察することができ、グローバル社会において多様な人々と意思疎通を図ることができる。 
Advanced Mechanical Engineering A 文化・芸術・歴史・政治経済などに基づく大局的な視野と倫理的な視点から、工学と社会の関わりを考察することができ、グローバル社会において多様な人々と意思疎通を図ることができる。
Environment and Materials Engineering D 的確な判断のもとに技術者として責任ある行動をとることができる。
Chemistry and Biotechnology D 的確な判断のもとに技術者として責任ある行動をとることができる。
Electrical Engineering and Robotics A 多様な視点から種々の文化や社会の発展の歴史を学び、多面的に物事を捉えることができる。
Advanced Electronic Engineering A 豊かな教養を持ち、幅広い視点から物事を考え理解する基礎的能力を身に付けることができる。
Information and Communications Engineering A-1 技術の進展と人間・社会の関わり合いを理解することができる。
Computer Science and Engineering E 種々の文化の理解に基づき社会的・地球的視点から多面的に物事を考える能力を身に付けることができる。
Urban Infrastructure and Environment A-1 ⾃然・⼈⽂・社会科学など、幅広く学問の英知を学び、地球的視野から多⾯的に物事を考える能⼒と素養を⾝に付けることができる。
Purpose of class
1. Understand the characteristics of contemporary Japanese society and grasp Japan’s position in the world as a nation.
2. Interpret the economic and social characteristics of contemporary Japanese society through data.
3. Use generative AI to extract useful information from diverse literature.
Course description
***This course is offered in a ”fully on-demand” format, allowing you to study anytime and anywhere. Therefore, the main content differs from traditional lecture-style classes. The primary activity involves completing assignments using generative AI tools prepared by the instructor. If you wish to enroll, please be sure to check the first session guidance posted on ScombZ.***
In recent years, global circumstances have begun to shift significantly, and Japanese society has undergone substantial qualitative changes in both political-economic and socio-cultural aspects. In this course, we will set specific themes for each session and discuss the latest research papers in the field of computational social science. While explaining their content, students will be encouraged to consider various aspects of contemporary Japanese society. Through this process, the aim is to understand the characteristics of contemporary Japanese society from a global perspective and grasp Japan’s position in the world as a nation.
Note: Some course materials will be provided in English to accurately convey the content of research papers, but assignments will be conducted in Japanese.
Goals and objectives
  1. Understand the characteristics of contemporary Japanese society and grasp Japan’s position in the world as a nation.
  2. Interpret the economic and social characteristics of contemporary Japanese society through data.
  3. Use generative AI to extract useful information from diverse literature.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

 Instructor evaluation Feedback Questionnaire (Attendance) Total.
1. 25% 5% 30%
2. 25% 5% 30%
3. 35% 5% 40%
Total. 85% 15% 0% 0% -
Evaluation method and criteria
This course emphasizes the use of generative AI.
The final grade is calculated based on 12 reading assignments using generative AI (total 80 points) + attendance (20 points). Detailed evaluation criteria will be explained in the first session guidance materials.
Based on the above, a comprehensive evaluation will be conducted, and a score of 60 or above out of 100 points is required to pass.
Language
Japanese(English accepted)
Class schedule

 Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Introduction: Course Guidance Review distributed materials 250minutes
2. Political Science Focus 1 Reading Assignment 200minutes
3. Political Science Focus 2 Reading Assignment 200minutes
4. Sociology Focus 1 Reading Assignment 200minutes
5. Sociology Focus 2 Reading Assignment 200minutes
6. Economics Focus 1 Reading Assignment 200minutes
7. Economics Focus 2 Reading Assignment 200minutes
8. Large Language Models Focus 1 Reading Assignment 200minutes
9. Large Language Models Focus 2 Reading Assignment 200minutes
10. Media Studies Focus 1 Reading Assignment 200minutes
11. Media Studies Focus 2 Reading Assignment 200minutes
12. Information Ethics Focus 1 Reading Assignment 200minutes
13. Information Ethics Focus 2 Reading Assignment 200minutes
14. Q＆A Session NA 0minutes
Total. - - 2650minutes
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback outside of the class (ScombZ, mail, etc.)
Textbooks and reference materials
Textbook: None, as the course content is based on the latest research papers.
Materials required for assignments will be distributed via ScombZ.
Prerequisites
The first session will provide detailed explanations about the course format, content, and grading criteria, so please be sure to watch it.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Contact via email to the address specified during class.
Regionally-oriented
Non-regionally-oriented course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
Active-learning course
About half of the classes are interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
N/A N/A
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 5.GENDER EQUALITY
  • 10.REDUCED INEQUALITIES
  • 13.CLIMATE ACTION
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