Course Description
Under a national call for “regional revitalization,” we are discovering the attractions of each region, and our ability to broadcast information about these attractions are now being questioned. In this course, students will deepen their understanding of the current situation in Nagano Prefecture through topics presented by individuals involved in local government administration and the collection and dissemination of information. Students will make use of data science perspectives to discover new challenges and give presentations that examine the issues that emerge in the data with which they are provided.
Students will deepen their understanding of the problems in Nagano Prefecture based on concrete data provided by Suzaka City, Saku City, and Takamori Town and the Nagano Association for Public Opinion Research and TV Shinshu (organizations responsible for collecting and disseminating information). Each of these authorities and organizations will hold two to three topic sessions. The data will comprise both numerical data and unfiltered opinions (e.g., free-form responses, interviews).
Depending on the content of each topic, students may discuss and give presentations on it individually or in groups.