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- Graduate major in Technology and Innovation Management
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- Liberal arts and basic science courses
- Academic unit or major
- Graduate major in Technology and Innovation Management
- Instructor(s)
- Shineha Ryuma
- Class Format
- Lecture
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
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- Course number
- TIM.A540
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2024
- Offered quarter
- 3Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2024/3/14
- Lecture notes updated
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- Language used
- Japanese
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Course description and aims
In this lecture, we will give an overview of topics related to science and society, such as the current status and issues of science and technology policy and the ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSI) of science and technology research.
Student learning outcomes
The objectives of this course are as follows.
1. To understand the significance and transition of science and technology policy.
2. To understand the current status and issues of research evaluation in Japan.
Keywords
Science and Technology Policy, Research Evaluation, Science and Research Governance, Ethical, Legal and Social Implications (ELSI)
Competencies that will be developed
| ✔ Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Class flow
Through each lecture, students will learn about science and technology policy and social issues, and deepen their understanding of what they have learned in their assignments.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | introduction | Understand the lecture outline, aims, and assignments |
| Class 2 | Perspectives on Science and Technology Policy | Understand the general situation of science and technology policy and the situation in Europe and the U.S. |
| Class 3 | Science and Technology Policy in Japan | Understanding Science and Technology Policy in Japan |
| Class 4 | Current Status and Issues of Research Evaluation in Japan 1 | Understand scientific research governance, research evaluation, and the research evaluation system in Japan |
| Class 5 | Current Status and Issues of Research Evaluation in Japan 2 | Understand the funding system in Japan, research activities by research evaluation, etc. |
| Class 6 | Current Discussions and Issues Concerning Impact Evaluation | Understand the overview of impact evaluation and the situation in Japan, Europe, and the U.S. |
| Class 7 | Presentation | Make a presentation summarizing the assignment |
Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.
Textbook(s)
標葉隆馬，責任ある科学技術ガバナンス概論，ナカニシヤ出版，2020．
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Supplementary materials will be distributed through the web system.
Assessment criteria and methods
Contribution to the lecture: 30%. Final assignment report: 70%.
Related courses
- TIM.A403 ： Methodology of Political Science and Economics I
- TIM.A404 ： Methodology of Political Science and Economics II
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
None
