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2022　Traditional Technology and Intercultural Co-learning

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Instructor(s)
Murakami Rie  Ota Eri  Watanabe Takashi  Kobayashi Equo  Matsuzaki Yuri  Kamura Kenshu  Bektas Yakup 
Class Format
Lecture /    (Blended)
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Intensive ()  
Group
-
Course number
LAW.X353
Credits
1
Academic year
2022
Offered quarter
1-2Q
Syllabus updated
2022/4/4
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
English
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Course description and aims

Through lectures, on-line self-learning by SPOCs, information/data collection, multicultural group work among Japanese and International students, and practical training, students will
1. Deepen the knowledge about traditional technology taking iron making as specific example, and
2. Proceed with intercultural co-learning.

Student learning outcomes

1. By understanding traditional technology, its related industries, history and culture, social background, and utilization of traditional iron in each country (including home country), students will find something that the country can proud of.
2. Through multicultural group work, students will deal with common issues, develop mutual understanding, and equip with skills necessary for intercultural co-learning.
3. Taking Japanese Iron made through Tatara Iron Making method as a specific example, students will make proposal to revive /develop traditional technology of their home countries with diversified and global perspective.

Keywords

Traditional technology, Tatara Iron Making, Global perspective, International co-learning

Competencies that will be developed

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

Class flow

1. Lecture, on-line self-learning (SPOCs)
2. Information/data collection about traditional iron making technology, related industries, history and culture, its background and utilization of traditional iron in each country (including home country)
3. Information sharing about "2." in multicultural group work
4. Practical training on Charcoal cutting, Tatara Iron Making, Sword smith experience (Paper knife making), and Japanese sword appreciation
5. On/off class group work and group proposal presentation on revival and development of traditional technology
6. Make individual specific proposal report based on group proposal
7. Create individual PR medium (Poster, Video, and Website) about "6."

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 5/18 (Wed.) 5-8th periods ＠ H 113 (Oookayama campus) Announcement of group members, and Lectures ＜Individual Assignments＞ 1. On-line self-learning (History of iron, iron processing, sword smith, and traditional iron crafts) followed by quiz. in T2 SCHOLA. 2. Prepare 10 minutes presentation about each country's traditional iron making technology, its related industries, its history and culture, social background, and utilization of traditional iron. (Adjust research topics among the group members for avoiding overlap)
Class 2 5/25 (Wed.) 5-8th periods ＠ H 113 (Oookayama campus) Understanding of traditional iron making technology, its related industries, history and culture, social background, and utilization of traditional iron in each country (including home country) through group work (information sharing) ＜Group Assignments＞ 1. Discuss collaborative proposal ideas for revival/development of traditional technology keeping in mind each country’s situation 2. Find and collect information and data related to proposal making 3. Submit group work progress report (progress, decision making, proposed ideas, summary of discussion to shared holder
Class 3 6/1 (Wed.) 12:30-15:30 ＠Notify later (Suzukakedai campus) Charcoal cutting (for Tatara Iron Making and blacksmith) *Supplement day: 6/8 (Wed.) ＜Group Assignments＞ 1. Discuss collaborative proposal ideas for revival/development of traditional technology keeping in mind each country’s situation 2. Find and collect information and data related to proposal making 3. Submit group work progress report (progress, decision making, proposed ideas, summary of discussion to shared holder
Class 4 6/11 (Sat.) 08:50-17:00 ＠Later notify（Suzukakedai Campus) ・Simplified Tatara iron making ・Black smith (Paper knife making) *Supplement day: 6/18 (Sat.) ＜Group Assignments＞ 1. Discuss collaborative proposal ideas for revival/development of traditional technology keeping in mind each country’s situation and experience of practical training. 2. Collect and analyze further information and data related to proposal making 3. Submit group work progress report (progress, decision making, proposed ideas, summary of discussion to shared holder
Class 5 6/25 (Sat.) : 10:00-17:00 ＠ Sword Smith factory (Chiba city) Lecture and Japanese sword appreciation (Japanese swordsmith, Mr. Tsuguyasu MATSUDA) ＜Group Assignments＞ 1. Develop specific proposal for revival/development of traditional technology keeping in mind all experiences of this course. 2. Collect and analyze further information and data related to proposal making. 3. Submit group work progress report (progress, decision making, proposed ideas, summary of discussion to shared holder.
Class 6 7/6 (Wed.) 5-8th periods ＠ H 113 (Oookayama campus) Group work and Final group presentation for revival/development of traditional technology ＜Individual Assignments＞ 1. Based on group proposal, complete individual proposal report for revival/development of traditional technology including its historical/cultural backgrounds and customs of home country. (in Japanese or English) 2. Create one PR media (website, poster, or video) for developing and expanding "1." (in English).

Textbook(s)

SPOCs contents, other materials will be provided in due course.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

N/A

Assessment criteria and methods

Participation on lecture：10％
Research on traditional technology of home country：20％
Participation on practical training：10％
Contribution to group work：30％
Group proposal presentation (group evaluation)：10％
Individual proposal report (in Japanese or English), PR media (in English)：20％

Related courses

  • LAW.X440 ： Advanced Course of Traditional Techonlogy and Intercultural Co-learning

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

1.Students who wish to enroll/participate in this course should have English proficiency (equivalent to TOEIC score 750 or above, TOEFL-iBT score 80 or above), so that he/she will be able understand the lectures and actively participate in discussions.
2.Students should have interest on Japanese traditional technology (Tatara Iron Making) and its product (Japanese traditional Iron).

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

GSEC office : ghrd.info[at]jim.titech.ac.jp

Office hours

N/A.
Contact by E-mail to GSEC office.

Other

Priority will be given to students who have enrolled in Global Scientists and Engineers Course and to international students．
Due to the limitation on number of participants, if the registration have reached more than the maximum limit, the selection may be made based on the credits received for the completion of GSEC course.
For the preparation of group work and practical training, students should complete course registration in registration period for 1Q-2Q.

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