講義概要
This course aims to deepen the students understanding of the actual system of Japanese companies and industries through a series of study tours and lectures given by government officials, scholars, company staffs and the graduates of Tokyo Tech who work for Japanese companies and related organizations.
Participating students are encouraged to ask questions or express their observations to the lecturer(s) or staff(s) during the QA session in each lecture/tour.
They are expected to write and submit a short report after each visit/lecture and a final report on the Japanese companies and industries at the end of this course.
講義の目的
This course aims to deepen the students understanding of the actual system of Japanese companies and industries through a series of study tours and lectures given by government officials, scholars, company staffs and the graduates of Tokyo Tech who work for Japanese companies and related organizations.
講義計画
October 5 (Fri.) 12:15-12:45 Briefing on the outline and requirement of the course at W935, 3rd floor of West Bldg. 9.
October 31 (Wed.) 13:00 ~ 18:00 Visit to the Life Safety Learning Center in Honjo
November 28 (Wed.) 13:00 -17:00 Visit to Fujitsu Ltd. Lecture by a former international student who works for the Fujitsu Research Institute
December 5 (Wed.) 13:20-14:50 Lecture by Ms. Tomomi Takamiya, Planning and Development Division, Gurunavi Inc.
From December 25 (Tue.) to 26 (Wed.) Study tour to Atami and Yugawara
Lecture by Mr. Sakae Saito, the mayor of Atami (graduate of Tokyo Tech)
Stroll in Atami city with the students of the Int’l Tourism Special Training College and introduce the Atami city through internet later
Presentation by and discussion with a few young graduates of Tokyo Tech working in Japanese companies
Visit to CREARE, a studio for the public arts in Yugawara,
http://crearejp.com/
Asahi Brewery Co. (Ashigara factory)
Accommodation fee: \8,000 per student
January 16 (Wed.) 13:00-18:00 Visit to Nissan Motor Company at Atsugi
January 23 (Wed.) 12:30-17:00 Visit to JFE Steel
教科書・参考書等
There is no specific text for this course.
関連科目・履修の条件等
Up to 17 international students will be accepted in addition to YSEP students due to the limit of a bus capacity.
The selection of the class participants will be done in the course briefing on Oct. 5.
The following students have priority in participation.
1. The students who have not yet participated in the SJCI or Factory Study Tours.
2. The students who can attend all the tours and lectures.
成績評価
Evaluation: Class Participation 40%, Short reports 30%, Final report 30%
1. Class attendance: attendance is expected at all tours, lectures and class meetings. Those who will be absent from them are requested to submit a substitute report. The details of the report will be informed to the students later.
2. Short reports after the visits/lectures:
Students are expected to write a short report before or after each visit/lecture.
The length of report should be from 80 to 150 words in English and be submitted to the teacher within one week after each visit/lecture.
Regarding the study tour to Atami & Yugawara, students are requested to introduce the charms of Atami city through your blog or YSEP website in English within two weeks after the tour.
3. Final report:
1) Topic:‘The challenges for the Japanese companies and industries’
2) Length: from 500 to 800 words in English.
3) Deadline: January 27th midnight (Late submission will decrease your report points. Please keep the deadline.)
4) Style: Please write your name, country and student number at the upper right corner of the first page of your report.
5) Plagiarism is strictly prohibited. If such an act is found, you will obtain no points for your report.
6) Submission: Please hand the report to the teacher/TA in the class or send it to her/him by e-mail as an attached file. When you send your report by e-mail, she/he will send you the confirmation of its receipt. If you don't receive the confirmation within a week, you are requested to contact her again since the report might be missing. Please bring your report to her office (#206 of West 1 Bldg.) or call her (03-5734-3524, fax is the same number) in that case.
その他
Please keep the following rules and manner when you visit a factory.
(Rule 1) Visiting a factory
1. Please put on low-heeled shoes. Sandals and mules will be inappropriate from the safety reasons.
2. Participants are recommended to wear long pants/slacks and bring long sleeve shirts/jackets and socks with you from the safety reasons (you might be requested to change to safety shoes in some factories).
(Rule 2) When you are in a plant or a factory
1. Taking a picture is prohibited unless you are given the permission.
2. Cell phone should not be used while walking in the factory.
3. Please do not come close to the staffs while they are operating.
4. Please be careful about the trucks, locomotives and so on in the plant.
5. Please follow the designated line on the ground of the factory.
6. Please do not touch the products, unless you are allowed.
7. Please do not put your hand in the pocket while walking.
