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- Instructor(s)
- Jibu Renge
- Class Format
- Lecture (Face-to-face)
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- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Mon5-6(W641)
- Group
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- Course number
- LAH.T114
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2022
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2022/5/31
- Lecture notes updated
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- Language used
- Japanese
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Course description and aims
This course focuses on thinking about "desirable future society" from the perspective of children. First of all, we study how children in Japan and in the world live by data, research and cases. Secondly, we study understand economical gap and problems should be solved through social policies. Thirdly, we compare the current situation with what the world looked like around ten years ago when students were children. Finally, we will think about what you can do for future children in ten years later. The aim of this course is acquire knowledge of social justice. And then participants will be able to deliver their original message for building future society where better place for children.
Student learning outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to: 1)understand Children's rights and they are important for our future society. 2) understand the serious reproduction of the gap rich and poor. Parents' socio-economic status define children's opportunities. 3) discuss family policies without having bias made from social norm but using research or evidence. 4) write or talk with connecting children's happiness and your own expertise.
Course taught by instructors with work experience
| ✔ Applicable | How instructors' work experience benefits the course |
|---|---|
| The instructor of this course is a journalist with over 20 years experience covering childcare policies both in government and business sectors, writing thousands articles. Based on the experience, I will provide practical knowledge and strategic communication skills to persuade diversified people. |
Keywords
Children, Cross-national comparison, Policy, Corporation, Gap between rich and poor
Competencies that will be developed
| Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Class flow
In addition to the instructor's lecture, each class has group discussions. Participation of international students are encouraged. The instructor gives talks in Japanese, majority of reading materials are Japanese, but students can speak both in Japanese and English. The lecture on 11th July will be canceled and make-up class is planned.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Remembering what did you feel when you were a child | What did you hope in future when you were a elementary school student? Is it realized? |
| Class 2 | "Baton of Life": Watching Drama | Watching a drama describing teenage pregnancy. |
| Class 3 | Roles of media and government: Guest Lecture | Dialogue with a producer of NHK about special adoption policy called "Aichi-System." |
| Class 4 | Children's Welfare and Gender: Discussion | Talk about effect of gender gap towards children. |
| Class 5 | What can do for children's future?: Presentaion | Based on what you learn in the course, make your own action plan . |
| Class 6 | Children's rights and history | How the value related with children is different in different era? |
| Class 7 | Roles of schools and teachers | What kind of schools and teachers are good for children? |
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)
Not required.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
In the first class, 2-3 books are assigned.
Assessment criteria and methods
Students are assessed by understanding of the course(knowledge) and the active participation by seeking their original ideas. Assessment will be based on 5 times short reports (50 points), contribution to the class (20 points) and final report (30 points).
Related courses
- LAH.T214 ： Studies on Future Society B
- LAH.T318 ： Studies on Future Society C
- LAH.S443 ： Essence of Humanities and Social Sciences51:Studies on Future Society
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
None
