2017 Basics of Culture and Civilization

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Academic unit or major
Graduate major in Nuclear Engineering
Instructor(s)
Saito Masaki  Akasaka Kiyotaka  Okubo Naoko  Hiraoka Mihoko 
Class Format
Lecture     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon9-10(North No.2, 5F-571)  
Group
-
Course number
NCL.U608
Credits
1
Academic year
2017
Offered quarter
2Q
Syllabus updated
2017/5/10
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
English
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Course description and aims

This is one of the advanced global liberal arts courses for global nuclear safety and security agents. For global leaders in the international community, it is important to understand the differences of nations with different cultural backgrounds.
In this course, students discuss about the topic together with lecturers for better understanding of different cultures and civilizations.

Student learning outcomes

Students can explain cultures and civilizations in the world.

Keywords

Culture, Origins of Civilization History of Ancient India, Buddhism

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills Intercultural skills Communication skills Critical thinking skills Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

After a lecture, students discuss about the topic together with lecturers for better understanding of cultures and civilizations.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Origins of Civilization Student can explain Origins of Civilization.
Class 2 World Current Situation and it background Student can explain World Current Situation and it background.
Class 3 Civilization and Diplomacy Student can explain Civilization and Diplomacy.
Class 4 Security Risk Assessment in the International Humanitarian Aids (1) Student can explain Security Risk Assessment in the International Humanitarian Aids (1).
Class 5 Security Risk Assessment in the International Humanitarian Aids (2) Student can explain Security Risk Assessment in the International Humanitarian Aids (2).
Class 6 History of Ancient India Student can explain History of Ancient India.
Class 7 Establishment and Development of Buddhism Student can explain Establishment and Development of Buddhism.
Class 8 Summary

Textbook(s)

None required.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Lecture Materials are provided during class.

Assessment criteria and methods

Level of the understanding of the lecture (70%), Discussion (30%)

Related courses

  • NCL.U613 : Arts and Human
  • NCL.U607 : Basics of Philosophy
  • NCL.U510 : Basic International Law and Diplomacy

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

None

Contact information (e-mail and phone)    Notice : Please replace from "[at]" to "@"(half-width character).

saito.masaki[at]nr.titech.ac.jp

Office hours

E-mail in advance

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