授業コード 06101611 単位数 1
科目名 JAPANトピックス(環境) クラス 11
履修期 第4学期 カリキュラム *下表参考
担当者 黒住 奏 配当年次 *下表参考

授業の題目 Japan Topics (Environment)
学修の概要 This is an international co-learning course in which Japanese and international students study together. This course introduces and explores the notion of environmental issues and the values of nature from the Japanese perspective. Students will also deepen their study in relation to SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), ESD (Education for Sustainable Development), the Earth Charter, globalism and localism, and other concepts.

* The weekly plan may be adjusted depending on variables such as class size and the language proficiency levels of the registered students.
学修の到達目標 By the end of the course, successful students will be able to:
a): get acquainted with the Japanese view of nature and environmental issues.
b): engage in creating co-learning space through active participation by both international and Japanese students.
b): find and discuss topics relating to nature and the environment in Japan in their own words.
c): prepare and deliver a group presentation on an approved topic of their choice and also lead a post-presentation discussion on it.
授業計画 第1回 ・Course Introduction
・Self-Introduction
・Ice Breaking Activity
第2回 Environmental Issues in Japan and Japanese View of Nature in the Studio Ghibli Film "Pom Poko"
第3回 Reflection and Discussion on Environmental Issues in Japan and Japanese View of Nature
*Questions for reflection and discussion and an assignment will be given
第4回 Values of Nature and Environment in Japan compared in the documentary films “The Cove” and “Behind the Cove”
第5回 Reflection and Discussion on Values of Nature and Environment in Japan
*Questions for reflection and discussion and an assignment will be given
第6回 Storytelling of Nature and Environment in Japan: Introduction to Earth Charter, What is Your Story Related to Nature and Environment?
第7回 Reflection and Discussion for Storytelling of Nature and Environment in Japan, Preparation for Final Presentation
*Questions for reflection and discussion and an assignment will be given
*Detailed instructions for the Final Presentation will be given
第8回 Final Group Presentation
第9回 -
第10回 -
第11回 -
第12回 -
第13回 -
第14回 -
第15回 -
授業外学習の課題 Students will be expected to:
・Complete assignments on time and be prepared for the next class.
・Spend 4 hours between sessions for review, class preparation, and self-reflection.
・Spend several outside-class hours preparing and practicing before their final presentation.
・Share responsibility for making the class lively, stimulating, respectful of differences, and challenging.
履修上の注意事項 IMPORTANT!! You MUST read this BEFORE you decide to register for this course.
* This course is an international 'co-learning' course for local and international students and will be conducted mostly in English.
* Local students should have at least TOEIC 500, TOEIC Bridge 80, or EIKEN 2 to take this course.

・Registration for local students will be through "Web Entry"
・The maximum class size will be 24.
・Regular attendance to all the classes is expected.
・Absences will proportionately reduce the participation grade unless extenuating circumstances are documented.
・ If for any reason you cannot come to class, you are responsible for notifying the instructor and making arrangements to make up for the work you miss.
・Credits for this course will normally not be given if you are absent more than 4 times.
・When students’ absences are properly validated, they can arrange to complete the assignments or submit additional work.
成績評価の方法・基準 ・Class Preparation and Participation, Effort & Progress 60%
・Group Preparation for Final Group Presentation 20%
・Final Group Presentation 20%
テキスト No textbook. Materials will be provided in class.
参考文献 Takahata, Isao. (1994). Pom Poko. Film.
Psihoyos, Louie. (2009). The Cove. Film
Yagi, Keiko. (2015). Behind The Cove – The Quiet Japanese Speak Out!. Film.
UNESCO (2012) Education for Sustainable Development Sourcebook.
UNESCO (2011). Education for Sustainable Development: An Expert Review of Processes and Learning
UNESCO (2002). Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable Future
The Earth Charter (2000)
主な関連科目
オフィスアワー及び
質問・相談への対応
・If you have any questions, please come to me before or after class or email me. My email address is given in class.
・Written or verbal feedback on presentations will be provided after your performance.

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