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- Graduate major in Technology and Innovation Management
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- Instructor(s)
- Kitamoto Yoshitaka Inagi Shinsuke Kamiya Itaru Olaf Karthaus
- Class Format
- Lecture / Exercise (Livestream)
- Media-enhanced courses
- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Intensive ()
- Group
- -
- Course number
- LAW.X416
- Credits
- 2
- Academic year
- 2022
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2022/4/12
- Lecture notes updated
- -
- Language used
- English
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Course description and aims
Japan is regarded as an industrialized country and science-and-technology-oriented nation, however it has many unique characteristics which differ from those of Western-industrialized countries. Selected foreign and Japanese authorities will lecture on how they view contemporary Japan, with special regard to research activities, international collaboration and mobility, and career paths in the various fields of science and technology based on their experiences.
Student learning outcomes
In this course, students will understand and summarize the unique characteristics of research activities and international collaboration now underway in Japan and Asian countries, and will find their own standpoints and career paths.
Course taught by instructors with work experience
| ✔ Applicable | How instructors' work experience benefits the course |
|---|---|
| Lecturers who have worked in Japanese companies will advise how to apply to and work in a Japanese company. |
Keywords
Industrialized Country, Science-and-Technology-Oriented Nation, International Collaboration, Global Partnership, Brain Circulation, Talent Mobility, U.S., Europe, and Japan, Opportunities, Career Paths
Competencies that will be developed
| Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Class flow
Lectures on basics and present status, discussion on specific topics, and pick-up subjects for reports.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | For Young Scientists and Engineers - What we can learn from our daily life 1 (Prof. Itaru Kamiya) | Understand the Japanese(& Japan) of Yesterday, TODAY, and Tomorrow. |
| Class 2 | For Young Scientists and Engineers - What we can learn from our daily life 2 (Prof. Itaru Kamiya) | Discuss what brought you to Japan and future career plan (Japanese industries). |
| Class 3 | "Japan, Heaven or Hell for Foreign Academics?" 1 (Prof. Olaf Karthaus) | Understand Modern Japan: Facts and Feelings with Japanese history. |
| Class 4 | "Japan, Heaven or Hell for Foreign Academics?" 2 (Prof. Olaf Karthaus) | Understand and discuss Japan: Perspective, Hope, and What I can do in Japanese society and industries. |
Textbook(s)
None
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Resumes will be delivered before and during the class.
Assessment criteria and methods
Evaluate understandings of new viewpoints of international collaboration activities and career paths in the various fields of science and technology.
Report from lecturers (50 %) and discussion during the classes (50 %).
Related courses
- LST.A413 ： Career Development Seminars
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
Nothing in particular, but recommend having fundamental knowledges and understand technical terms for science and engineering in English.
