Course Description
In this seminar, students will select a research topic of interest from among various issues facing society and aim to (1) gain an understanding of its background, (2) analyze the current situation and problem, (3) engage in discussion and thought about the problem, and (4) propose an original plan to solve this problem.
In each class, rather than the instructor simply teaching knowledge and correct answers, students will be asked to think for themselves and search for the best solutions. Through discussions among themselves and the instructor, students will be encouraged not to limit their thinking to existing solutions, ideas, or customs.
Keywords
diversity, symbiotic society, problem discover, problem-solving, self-discovery, groupwork, presentation
Course Plan
1) Orientation
2) Student introductions and discussion: What is inclusivity? (provisional)
3) Lecture: What is inclusive design? (provisional)
4) Presentation: Topics and social issues of interest to students
5) Information-gathering and discussion on chosen topics (1): Forming awareness of the problem
6) Information-gathering and discussion on chosen topics (2): Clarifying the issue
7) Information-gathering and discussion on chosen topics (3): Testing solutions
8) Proposal and discussion of problem solutions (1)
9) Proposal and discussion of problem solutions (2)
10) Proposal and discussion of problem solutions (3)
11) Presentation preparation
12) Presentation of results (1): Group A
13) Presentation of results (2): Group B
14) Presentation of results (3): Group C
15) Presentation of results (4): Group D; class questionnaire
