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2018　Introductory Course for Global Scientists and Engineers 2

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Instructor(s)
Ota Eri  Murakami Rie 
Class Format
Lecture / Exercise     
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Day/Period(Room No.)
Fri5-6(H121,W241)  
Group
2
Course number
LAW.X101
Credits
2
Academic year
2018
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2018/11/28
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

With continuing globalization, students are expected to develop a global perspective with respect to creating their career as well. This course invites instructors of related fields to lecture on the current state of globalization, introducing problem solving techniques for a cross-cultural environment based on the instructor's experience. Then students will perform group work based on problem-based learning (PBL). This course consists of 5 classes. Class 1 and Class 2 are same contents. These classes use both English and Japanese during group work.
Class 3 (3Q) focus is on issues in Europe and America. Class 4 (Summer intensive) and 5 (Spring intensive) focus is on issues in Asia.
Class 3, Class 4, and Class 5 use only English in small members of group work and during all courses. So, Class 3, Class 4 and Class 5 will have a requirement of English score, equivalent to TOEIC 750.
The aim of this course is for students to learn (1) problem identification and solving skills, (2) cross-cultural understanding skills, and (3) teamwork skills. Through this course students will explore our country's global role after gaining awareness of globalization in Japan.

Student learning outcomes

This course is comprised of orientation by the instructor, lectures by guest speakers, group work, presentations, and final reports. International students participate in the group work as a TA (teaching assistant) of each group, and provide basic information and information related with issues the international student’s native country is facing. Based on these information, students conduct group work through PBL (Problem Based Learning), and gain an understanding of various foreign countries' problems. Students gain experiences the adjustments, opinion exchanges, and role divisions needed when working as a team, thus learning teamwork skills.

Keywords

Globalization, Global science, global engineering, multicultural understanding, social issues, problem solving, team building

Competencies that will be developed

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

Class flow

In group work, students will discover characteristics of the native countries (issues and matters of pride) through international students at Tokyo Tech, and decide on a topic for group work. Based on information from international students, the students will first collect topic materials, then clarify the background and attributes, and give proposals for solving the problems of and developing the surveyed countries.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction and lecture 1) Research methods and briefing of the group work project 2) Lecture about globalization Submit report and group work preference sheet respectively
Class 2 Lecture and group work 1) announcement of group work members 2) lecture about globalization 3) start group work 4) introduction of data collection methods Submit individual group work report outside of the class
Class 3 Group work: Sharing the group work theme, group work members task, research and data collection method Submit individual group work report outside of the class
Class 4 Group work: Basic data about the country; Research results, sharing of the issues, discussion Submit individual group work report outside of the class
Class 5 Group Work: Proposal for the topic, Relationship with the target country and Japan: sharing of the issues, discussion Submit individual group work report outside of the class
Class 6 Symposium on Global Scientists and Engineers Course Submit essays
Class 7 Group presentation
Class 8 Group presentation

Textbook(s)

None

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Handouts by each lecture (A/N)

Assessment criteria and methods

1) Group work performance (individual assessment) 10%
2) Chapter in charge (individual assessment) 30%
3) Personal essay (individual assessment) 30%
4) Group report (group evaluation) 10%
5) Group presentation (group evaluation) 10%
6) Report of group work, individual essay of symposium (individual assessment) 10%

Related courses

  • LAW.X201 ： Advanced Course for Global Scientists and Engineers

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

For ones who want to take this course, please register for the "Global Scientists and Engineers Course"
For Class 3, Class 4 and Class 5 will have a requirement of English score, equivalent to TOEIC 750.

Other

Each class will hold different period. Please pay attention each schedule.
Class 1 and Class 2: 4Q
Class 3: 3Q
Class 4: Summer intensive
Class 5: Spring intensive

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