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.
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
Risshi, liberal arts, group work, communication skills, presentation, book review
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
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 | |
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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. |
Tokyo Tech Visionary Project Guidebook (Japanese)
Course materials are provided during class.
Assessment is based on reflection papers, contribution to group work, presentation, and book review.
None required
Each lecture is held on thursday at the 70th Anniversary Auditorium.