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The focus of this Project course is on providing ample opportunity to improve your writing for academic or work purposes. Learners will have the opportunity to explore several self-directed learning courses and apply the concepts in their own writing. There will also be chances to do timed writing and vocabulary building exercises.
This course is about consolidating the techniques of academic presentations. The course takes place on campus and runs only in the Spring semester. Students are introduced to strategies that help strengthen their ability to communicate in an academically-convincing manner.
The course is taught in English; and it uses a step-by-step method that goes from basic speech techniques to those that are academically more advanced. Discussions that follow individual presentations are an important part of the course. They also play a role in the overall grading.
This course is about consolidating the techniques of academic presentations. The course takes place in the spring, meeting once a week and face to face. The two main components of the course are speaking and discussion.
Topics for presentations mirror critical issues that are ongoing either in the wider society or in the field of academia. Discussions that follow these presentations are an important part of the course. They do play a role in the overall grading as they are meant to strengthen students' ability to communicate objectively and to maximize interaction with fellow learners.
The focus of this Project course is on providing ample opportunity to improve your writing for academic or work purposes. Learners will have the opportunity to explore several self-directed learning courses and apply the concepts in their own writing. There will also be chances to do timed writing and vocabulary building exercises.
This course is about consolidating the techniques of academic presentations. Students of this course meet face to face; and they are introduced to strategies that further strengthen their ability to communicate objectively and with conviction. Key language components of the course are, thus, speaking and discussion.
The course is taught in English; and it uses a step-by-step method that goes from basic speech techniques to those that are academically more advanced. Discussions that follow individual presentations are an important part of the course. They are designed to let students maximize interaction in the English language. They also play a role in the overall grading.
The focus of this Project course is on providing ample opportunity to improve your writing for academic or work purposes. Learners will have the opportunity to explore several self-directed learning courses and apply the concepts in their own writing. There will also be chances to do timed writing and vocabulary building exercises.
This course explores and examines multicultural communication in Japanese society. In the first half of the semester, we will examine Identity, Othering, and Representation, with a particular emphasis on the complex nature of culture as a fluid and creative social force, which is both constructed by and constructs people. We will also explore the following questions: What power dynamics exist within our multicultural relationships in Japan? How do we position ourselves in intercultural encounters in different contexts? In what ways can individuals confront cultural and linguistic inequality, and what positive changes can we make in our communities towards cultural and linguistic diversity? Later in the semester, group discussions will be held to explore the issues presented by the students themselves.
The course focuses on analyzing choice from two perspectives: "freedom to choose" and "freedom from choosing." Rationalists argue that bad choices result from poor decision-making and that individuals are to blame. However, how people make or avoid making choices is influenced not only by personal factors but also by the social environment in which decision-making occurs.
Poor or good choice-making can be influenced by various conditions, which may be attributed to individuals and/or the social environment:
Income constraints (environment/individual)
Lack of knowledge (environment/individual)
Lack of information (environment/individual)
Lack of [good] choices (environment)
Limited access to choices (environment/individual)
Lack of freedom or too much freedom (environment)
Laziness or decision-making fatigue (environment/individual)
Analyzing choice behaviors by considering these conditions can help uncover underlying problems and improve solutions.
The course draws on arguments from the works of Daniel Kahneman, Cass R. Sunstein, Richard Thaler, Peter L. Berger and T. Luckmann, Niklas Luhmann, Herbert A. Simon, among others.
Where does the music we enjoy today come from? How are the classical, popular, and folk musics around the world related to one another? While most music history courses teach the history of classical music separately from other forms, this course will give a historical overview combining popular, classical, and folk musics around the world and their development over thousands of years. This course will focus on understanding the musical and historical contexts of 60 diverse examples of music from throughout world history, from Tuvan throat-singing to Beethoven’s symphonies to Kendrick Lamar.
The course focuses on the analysis of choice from the two perspectives: “freedom to choose” and “freedom from choosing.” Rationalists argue that bad choices are the result of bad decision-making and the individuals are the ones to blame. How people make or do not make choices are, in fact, influenced not only by who they are, but also by the social environment where the decision-making takes place. Poor/good choice-making are the consequences of the following conditions which can be attributed to the individuals and/or the social environment: 1.Income constraints (environment/individual); and/or 2. Lack of knowledge (environment/individual); and/or 3. Lack of information (environment/individual); and/or 4. Lack of [good] choices (environment); and/or 5. Limited access to choices (environment/individual); and/or 6. Lack of freedom or Too much Freedom (environment); and/or 7. Laziness/ Decision [making] Fatigue (environment/ individual)
Analysis of choice behaviors and how people make choices by considering these conditions above would help uncover where the problems may lie, thus improving the solution matters.
The course draws on some arguments from the works of Daniel Kahneman, Cass R. Sunstein, Richard Thaler, Peter L. Berger and T. Luckmann, Niklas Luhmann, Hebert A. Simon, among others
The course focuses on the analysis of choice from the two perspectives: “freedom to choose” and “freedom from choosing.” Rationalists argue that bad choices are the result of bad decision-making and the individuals are the ones to blame. How people make or do not make choices are, in fact, influenced not only by who they are, but also by the social environment where the decision-making takes place. Poor/good choice-making are the consequences of the following conditions which can be attributed to the individuals and/or the social environment: 1.Income constraints (environment/individual); and/or 2. Lack of knowledge (environment/individual); and/or 3. Lack of information (environment/individual); and/or 4. Lack of [good] choices (environment); and/or 5. Limited access to choices (environment/individual); and/or 6. Lack of freedom or Too much Freedom (environment); and/or 7. Laziness/ Decision [making] Fatigue (environment/ individual)
Analysis of choice behaviors and how people make choices by considering these conditions above would help uncover where the problems may lie, thus improving the solution matters.
The course draws on some arguments from the works of Daniel Kahneman, Cass R. Sunstein, Richard Thaler, Peter L. Berger and T. Luckmann, Niklas Luhmann, Hebert A. Simon, among others
In this course, you will learn about "pattern language," which captures the essence of good practices and articulates them in words. You will also engage in crafting works that express and share these patterns as stories (manga, picture books, or songs).
The course begins with an overview of pattern language and examples from fields such as education, work, welfare, daily life, and personal growth. In the second half of the semester, you will individually choose to express these patterns through either manga, picture books, or songs.
While we highly welcome those skilled in drawing or composing music, it is not necessary to have these skills. With the aid of generative AI, you can still craft fascinating works on your own. This course will involve the use of generative AI as needed, focusing on crafting Practice-Inspiring Stories that support the practices of others.
Humans began with Art. The concept naturally emerged, when we created classifications in our minds, embraced feelings, or named objects. Words, letters, constellations, name of the newborn, cave murals... Art is at the origin of human intellectual and emotional activities, and the world we perceive is Art itself.
The purpose of this course is to expose students to a wide range of interpretations of art and to foster creativity through practice. The class will consist of (1) Lecture and (2) Training sessions to deepen students' understanding of the creative act
In the Lectures, we will focus on cultural sciences (philosophy, linguistics, semiotics, psychology, mathematics..) and examine various case studies of conceptualization. As Training, students will work on a pop quiz related to the lecture context and strengthen their unique expression. Students will be encouraged to discuss the topics and become familiar with the open dialog.
I believe that actual practice is the fastest way to learn about Art. Therefore, the final assignment will be creating your own artwork with the summarized text explaining the work. The final deliverable can be in any style, media, and technique. Excellent works will be requested for presentation at the end of the term.
By confronting Art through the creator's perspective, I aim to have students discover their view of Art and acquire the ability to express their inner voice. I hope that the experience gained in this lecture will provide hints for actively living through the coming era.
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ACCI BABA (born 1977 -) is a Japanese visual artist living and working in Berlin, Germany. Exploiting a still & time-based medium, he incorporates a unique narrative to delve deeper into the subject matter. His artworks have been recognized internationally in Contemporary Art institutions and New Media Festivals worldwide such as; Ars Electronica Animation Festival (AT / 2015), European Media Art Festival (DE / 2017), Lumen Prize (UK / 2017 & 2018). The works have been awarded in the 13th Japan Media Arts Festival (JP / 2010), 16th Webby Award (US / 2012), Present Future Art & Technology Star Award (CN / 2019). He has been publicly speaking in TEDxTokyo yz (JP / 2012), Intl. Forum of Digital Media Design Education (CN / 2019), etc.
Official Website - https://accibaba.com
In this lecture, we will learn about the nature of art and science, the relationship between the two, and the new realms created by the two. The lectures will consist of lectures, workshops, and guest lectures.
Humans began with Art. The process naturally emerged, when we created classifications in our minds, embraced feelings, or named objects. Words, letters, constellations, name of the newborn, cave murals.. Art is at the origin of human intellectual and emotional activities, and therefore the world we perceive is the Art itself.
The lecture will focus on the interpretation of Art through the ‘input of knowledge’ and ‘output of emotions’, embracing a multilateral viewpoint of the subject. To deepen the understanding of Art and stimulate creativity, the class consists of two major parts: 1) Lecture, and 2) Training.
In the lectures, we will focus on cultural sciences such as metaphysics, linguistics, semiotics, psychology, etc., and examine the relationship between 'expression' and 'conceptualization'. In addition, as an training in improvisational thinking, students will be given a pop-quiz related to the context of the lecture, to be presented in the class. Students will be encouraged to communicate freely, and become familiar with contextual discussions.
I believe that actual practice is the fastest way to learn about Art. Therefore, the final assignment will be creating your own Artwork. The final deliverable can be in any style, media, and technique, along with conceptual text explaining the work. By confronting Art from the perspective of the creator, my aim is to have students discover their own view of Art and acquire the ability to express their inner-voice. I hope that the Artistic-Thinking gained in this lecture will provide hints for living actively in the times of uncertainty.
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ACCI BABA (馬場 淳, born 1977 -) is a Japanese visual artist, filmmaker, and lecturer living and working in Berlin,Germany. Along with his artistic activities, he has been appointed as a Guest Professor at KEIO University SFC (Fujisawa, Japan) since 2019. Baba’s visual artworks have been recognized internationally in Contemporary Art institutions and New Media Festivals worldwide such as; Ars Electronica Animation Festival (AT / 2015), European Media Art Festival (DE / 2017), Lumen Prize (UK / 2017 & 2018). The works have been awarded in the 13th Japan Media Arts Festival (JP / 2010), 16th Webby Award (US / 2012), Present Future Art & Technology Star Award (CN / 2019). He has been publicly speaking in TEDxTokyo yz (JP / 2012), Intl. Forum of Digital Media Design Education (CN / 2019).
Official Website：https://accibaba.com
The aim of the course is to learn the thinking and language for the design of space and the environment surrounding us, mased on the scale of our body, through small fieldwork and hand drawing practice. You will learn the specific language and basic approach to design the space and the environment using keywords such as sit, walk, time and border.
In this lecture, we will learn about the nature of art and science, the relationship between the two, and the new realms created by the two. The lectures will consist of lectures, workshops, and guest lectures.
How modern Japan became status quo? They hardly protected its independence around middle 19th century, and only 50 years later, they got a position and reputation as one of the great power countries in the world. After hard defeated at WW2, they came back the top stage of the world economics only 30 years efforts. This “success” story very attracts people who has been interested in the way of development, sometimes it ties with the curiosity of Japanese culture.
It would be hard to answer the question “What’s Japan?”, not only Japanese but also others. We should have opportunities to ruminate the past, the present, and the future of “Japan”.
This lecture intend to enhance each other recognition and answers with a crow's nest view from various area all over the globe.
How modern Japan became status quo? They hardly protected its independence around middle 19th century, and only 50 years later, they got a position and reputation as one of the great power countries in the world. After hard defeated at WW2, they came back the top stage of the world economics only 30 years efforts. This “success” story very attracts people who has been interested in the way of development, sometimes it ties with the curiosity of Japanese culture.
It would be hard to answer the question “What’s Japan?”, not only Japanese but also others. We should have opportunities to ruminate the past, the present, and the future of “Japan”.
This lecture intend to enhance each other recognition and answers with a crow's nest view from various area all over the globe.
In this course, we invite 10 or more guest lecturers from the major Japanese government ministries, namely the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,and so on.
Students, as well learn the latest challenges in each field of the ministries, will learn how their own research subjects are positioned and dealt with in the the various ministries.
We aim to deepen the introductory knowledge of public philosophy and to be able to utilize the framework of public philosophy in line with the analysis, understanding and resolution of specific social issues.
Public philosophy is not necessary only in political and administrative situations, it is necessary and useful in every field (company, region, education, medical care, NPO, NGO etc) where individuals and groups exist is there. In the future, we strongly recommend students who have intention and possibility to bear the heavy responsibility to press forced biting judgment in a situations such as conflict , dilemma and unexpect.
We aim to deepen the introductory knowledge of public philosophy and to be able to utilize the framework of public philosophy in line with the analysis, understanding and resolution of specific social issues.
Public philosophy is not necessary only in political and administrative situations, it is necessary and useful in every field (company, region, education, medical care, NPO, NGO etc) where individuals and groups exist is there. In the future, we strongly recommend students who have intention and possibility to bear the heavy responsibility to press forced biting judgment in a situations such as conflict , dilemma and unexpect.
In this course, we invite 10 or more guest lecturers from the major Japanese government ministries, namely the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, the Ministry of Education, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries,and so on.
Students, as well learn the latest challenges in each field of the ministries, will learn how their own research subjects are positioned and dealt with in the the various ministries.
We aim to deepen the introductory knowledge of public philosophy and to be able to utilize the framework of public philosophy in line with the analysis, understanding and resolution of specific social issues.
Public philosophy is not necessary only in political and administrative situations, it is necessary and useful in every field (company, region, education, medical care, NPO, NGO etc) where individuals and groups exist is there. In the future, we strongly recommend students who have intention and possibility to bear the heavy responsibility to press forced biting judgment in a situations such as conflict , dilemma and unexpect.
This course explores both academic and practical aspects of organizations. Organization theory is one of the most studies themes in management studies. At the same time, we need to understand organizations well to design and lead our complex, uncertain society since organizations are basis of our social life and activities. We aim to understand various topics in organizations such as organizational design, human relations, decision making, organizational culture, organizational knowledge creation, hybrid work, and new organizational forms.