2021 | Co-learning for Global Scientists and Engineers 2

Course description and aims

With continuing globalization, students are expected to develop a global perspective with respect to creating their career. In order to understand current situation of globalization, this course will conduct problem-based learning (PBL).

The course aims at following;
1) Student will consider about “multicultural society” from following 4 perspectives
①differences and similarities between one’s own society and others;
②Relationship between society and one’s area of specialization;
③Impact of one’s action to global problems;
④causes of and solutions to problems in other countries.

2) Based on 1)above, consider one’s career path related to one’s field of interest, and start necessary preparation. Based on PBL, it is expected that students will equip with problem finding and solving skill and multicultural teamwork skill.

Student learning outcomes

This course is composed of orientation by the instructor, group work, final presentation, and final report. International students participate in the group work as a TA (teaching assistant) of each group, and provide basic information and information related with issues of their home countries. Based on information provided, students conduct group work through PBL (Problem Based Learning), to understand the issues in other countries, and propose solutions. Students gain experiences such as sharing of opinions, adjustment of ideas, task sharing to develop skills necessary for teamwork.
The above-mentioned goals are expected to achieve at more advanced level than in the course "LAW.X201：Advanced Course for Global Scientists and Engineers 1", and more basic level than in the course "LAW.X432：Advanecd Co-learning Course for Global Scientists and Engineers 2".

Keywords

Globalization, multicultural society, social issues, problem solving, multicultural teamwork, PBL

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills

✔ Intercultural skills

✔ Communication skills

✔ Critical thinking skills

✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Class 1 will be organized on line, as the instructor will deliver the class from his residence in Sri Lanka.
As following schedule for intensive course registration, course registration should be completed by 23:59 on February 9th(Wed.).
ZOOM link will be provided to students who register this course the day before the first class (in February 10th (Thu.)).
In group work, students will decide on a topic for group work with referring characteristics of the native countries (issues and matters of pride) of international students at Tokyo Tech. Based on information from international students, the students will collect topic materials firstly, 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	February 11th (Fri.), 10：40～16：55 First day: Introduction Lecture about globalization and specific point of Asian developing countries Grouping, Subject fixing Research methods, introduction of group work and presentations Assignment Group presentations 1 Analysis of subjects	While reviewing the history and issues of Japan's globalization in the modern era, we also confirm changes in the Asian society with changing times. For Japanese companies, not only developed countries, but also developing countries have become business partners. Necessary knowledge , know how, and skill of these Asian countries will be introduced in this course. Then, conducting preliminary surveys both in Japan and these Asian countries by group work, ① to acquire cross-cultural understanding, ② teamwork, ③ problem discovery and solving skills. By doing this, students shall realize the globalization and consider the role of Japan among Asian countries.
Class 2	February 15th (Tue.), 10：40～16：55 Second day: Summarizing current situations and issues Group works Group presentations 2 Analysis of subjects
Class 3	February 18th (Fri.), 10：40～16：55 Third day: Analysis and proposal Group works Group presentations 3 Proposal about contribution of Japan to Asian developing countries

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) Group Discussion (individual assessment) 10%
3) Assigned chapter of the group report (individual assessment) 30%
4) Personal essay (individual assessment) 30%
5) Overall the group report (group evaluation) 10%
6) Group presentation (group evaluation) 10%

Related courses

LAW.X432 ： Advaneced Co-learning Course for Global Scientists and Engineers 2

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

None
Graduate students should take "LAW.X432 : Advanced Co-learning Course for Global Scientists and Engineers 2"

Contact information (e-mail and phone) Notice : Please replace from "[at]" to "@"(half-width character).

Support Office for Promotion of Global Human Resource Development (GSEC office) (attn: MURAKAMI, OTA)
ghrd.info[at]jim.titech.ac.jp

Office hours

by appointment

Other

Class 1 will be organized on line, as the instructor will deliver the class from his residence in Sri Lanka.
As following schedule for intensive course registration, course registration should be completed by 23:59 on February 9th(Wed.).
ZOOM link will be provided to students who register this course the day before the first class (in February 10th (Thu.)).

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