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2023　History of Technology A

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Academic unit or major
Humanities and social science courses
Instructor(s)
Kawanishi Toma 
Class Format
Lecture    (Face-to-face)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon5-6(WL1-201(W521))  
Group
-
Course number
LAH.T103
Credits
1
Academic year
2023
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2023/3/20
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

This lecture traces the formation and evolution of the engineering profession as distinct from traditional craftsmen. The emergence of the engineering profession played a pivotal role in the rise of the West starting from the 15th century. The lecture focuses on the historical development of the profession in key regions such as Italy during the Renaissance, France during the Absolute Monarchy and Revolution, Brittain during the Industrial Revolution, Germany and the United States during the Second Industrial Revolution, and Japan after the Meiji Restoration. The aim of the course is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the engineering profession through an examination of its historical development, and to offer valuable insights into its various facets for the benefit of participants' own careers.

Student learning outcomes

At the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. to understand the engineering profession historically and reflectively
2. to reflect on the past and future of the profession based on such understanding.

Keywords

Engineer, French Revolution, Industrial Revolution, Engineering Education

Competencies that will be developed

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

Class flow

The lecture will follow a traditional format, with opportunities for discussion as deemed appropriate.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Overview of the History of the Term "Engineer" not specified.
Class 2 Emergence of the Engineering Profession during the Italian Renaissance Reading course materials
Class 3 Evolution of the Engineering Profession in France: From "Ingénieur de roi" to "Ingénieur civil" Reading course materials
Class 4 Engineers and the British Industrial Revolution: Serving Capital Reading course materials
Class 5 The Second Industrial Revolution in Germany: Scientists and Engineers in the Service of the Nation-State Reading course materials
Class 6 The United States and the Second Industrial Revolution: Engineers as Corporate Researchers and Managers Reading course materials
Class 7 The Development of the Japanese-style Engineer: From Samurai to Salary-man Reading course materials

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)

None required. All materials used in class can be found on T2SCHOLA.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

not specified

Assessment criteria and methods

Evaluation is based on the submission of forms before each session (20%) and a final report (80%). If you use a generative AI, like ChatGPT, in your report, please make sure to indicate this and support its accuracy with proper references.

Related courses

  • LAH.T203 ： History of Technology B
  • LAH.T303 ： History of Technology C
  • LAH.S416 ： Essence of Humanities and Social Sciences16:History of Technology

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

No prerequisites.

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