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- 工学院，物質理工学院，環境・社会理工学院共通科目
- Liberal arts and basic science courses
- First-Year Courses
- School of Science
- School of Engineering
- School of Materials and Chemical Technology
- School of Computing
- School of Life Science and Technology
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School of Environment and Society
- Department of Architecture and Building Engineering
- Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
- Department of Transdisciplinary Science and Engineering
- Department of Social and Human Sciences
- Department of Innovation Science
- Graduate major in Technology and Innovation Management
- Common courses
- Liberal arts and basic science courses
- Academic unit or major
- Humanities and social science courses
- Instructor(s)
- Fukutome Maki
- Class Format
- Lecture / Exercise
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Mon3-4(Ｗ9-201) Thr5-6(講堂)
- Group
- 17
- Course number
- LAH.C101
- Credits
- 2
- Academic year
- 2017
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2017/3/21
- Lecture notes updated
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- Language used
- Japanese
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Course description and aims
Tokyo Tech Visionary Project is a course required of all students that begins soon after admission. It encourages self-discovery and aims to motivate students to set individual goals so that they can envision their own path through the four years of liberal arts studies at the undergraduate level. The course alternates between lectures and group work involving approximately 30 students. It allows students to identify, scrutinize, and convey problems, enhancing the interactive set of skills needed for efficient communication and presentation.
Student learning outcomes
By the end of this course, students will:
1) be able to identify problems from a social perspective
2) have found pleasure in exchanging views and ideas with others
3) have acquired fundamental skills needed for effective communication and presentation
4) have learned how to read books by writing a book review
Keywords
Risshi, liberal arts, group work, communication skills, presentation, book review
Competencies that will be developed
| Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Class flow
The course alternates between lectures and group work involving approximately 30 students. After each lecture, students are required to write a reflection paper in order to have productive discussions in small groups. At the end of the course, each student gives a presentation based on the findings of the small group.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Lecture (1) - Orientation - What are the liberal arts? (Lecturer: Ikegami Akira) | Learn about the course outline and understand the objectives. For homework, prepare a reflection paper related to the lecture. |
| Class 2 | Exercise (1) - Introduction to group work - Self-introduction | Open the door of your heart before coming to class. The reflection paper must be completed and brought to class. |
| Class 3 | Lecture (2) - How to work with others, how to involve others (Guest lecturer: Mima Noyuri) | For homework, prepare a reflection paper related to the lecture. |
| Class 4 | Exercise (2) - Group work | The reflection paper must be completed and brought to class. |
| Class 5 | Lecture (3) - Drama, art (Guest lecturer: Hirata Oriza) | For homework, prepare a reflection paper related to the lecture. |
| Class 6 | Exercise (3) - Group work | The reflection paper must be completed and brought to class. |
| Class 7 | Lecture (4) - Religion in the modern world (Guest lecturer: Fujita Issyo) | For homework, prepare a reflection paper related to the lecture. |
| Class 8 | Exercise (4) - Group work | The reflection paper must be completed and brought to class. |
| Class 9 | Exercise (5) - Book review writing workshop | Write a draft of your book review before coming to class. |
| Class 10 | Lecture (5) - Leadership, Current issues in Japan (Guest lecturer: Sasaki Norihiko) | For homework, prepare a reflection paper related to the lecture. |
| Class 11 | Exercise (6) - Group work | The reflection paper must be completed and brought to class. |
| Class 12 | Lecture (6) - How to make your vision come true (Guest lecturer: Mishima Yoshinao) | For homework, prepare a reflection paper related to the lecture. |
| Class 13 | Exercise (7) - Group work | The reflection paper must be completed and brought to class. |
| Class 14 | Lecture (7) - Symposium on university learning | Prepare a presentation in each small group. |
| Class 15 | Exercise (8) - Presentation | Prepare a presentation handout before coming to class. |
Textbook(s)
Tokyo Tech Visionary Project Guidebook (Japanese)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Course materials are provided during class.
Assessment criteria and methods
Assessment is based on reflection papers, contribution to group work, presentation, and book review.
Related courses
- LAH.C301 ： Liberal Arts Final Report
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
None required
Other
Each lecture is held on thursday at the 70th Anniversary Auditorium.
