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.
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.
Traditional technology, Tatara Iron Making, Global perspective, International co-learning
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
✔ Intercultural skill, Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
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 | |
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Class 1 | 5/18 (Wed.) 5-8th periods
@ H 113 (Oookayama campus)
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<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)
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<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)
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<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)
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<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 (土) :10:00-17:00
@Sword Smith factory (Chiba city)
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<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)
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<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 English) 2. Create one PR media (website, poster, or video) for developing and expanding "1." (in English). |
SPOCs contents, other materials will be provided in due course.
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Participation on lecture:10%
Research on traditional technology of home country:20%
Participation on practical training:10%
Contribution to group work:30%
Final proposal presentation (group evaluation):10%
Individual proposal report (in English), PR media (in English):20%
1.Students who wish to enroll/participate in this course should have English proficiency (equivarent to TOEIC score 750 or above, TOEFL-iBT score 80 or above), so that he/she will be able to 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).
GSEC office: ghrd.info[at]jim.titech.ac.jp
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Contact by E-mail to GSEC office.
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.
Students have to submit individual final report in English.
For the preparation of group work and practical training, students should complete course registration in registration period for 1Q-2Q.