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The aim of the seminar is to deepen the understanding of Islam in Japanese society and to implement projects aimed at coexistence with Muslims living in Japan and those visiting Japan as tourists.
Currently, the number of Muslims in the world is about 1.6 billion, and one out of every four people in the world is a Muslim, and the population is increasing. The number of Muslims living in Japan to study or to work and the number of Muslims visiting Japan for sightseeing are also increasing year by year. On the other hand, the image of Islam in Japan is not always good, and Japanese people do not fully understand Islam. In this seminar, students will deepen the understanding of the teachings of Islam and the religious practices of Muslims through literature reading, while conducting fieldwork and joint projects to build a network with Muslims living in Japan, connect Japanese society and Muslims, and consider new forms of coexistence in Japan.

In this seminar, we explore the mechanisms of human learning, development, and language cognition from the perspectives of developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, psychology of language, and neuroscience. During the class, we will study literature from the field of cognitive science, acquire background knowledge for research, and learn experimental methods and statistics. The topics of graduation projects broadly focus on (1) the learning mechanisms of language and the relationship between language and thinking, (2) the cognitive mechanisms of learning and expertise, and the exploration and implementation of effective learning for children, as well as the cognition and brain changes of experts. We mainly investigate the cognitive mechanisms behind native language acquisition to explore what learning means for children. We integrate (1) and (2) to identify the causes of difficulties in learning Japanese for children and develop materials for Japanese language learning.
The topics for graduation projects and master’s theses are determined in consultation with the supervising instructor (Imai) and often pertain to cognitive science, educational psychology, and educational practices. Examples include:
1. The relationship between inference skills (reading between the lines) and reasoning skills.
2. How words indicating color are learned.
3. How parent-child play influences the motivation of young children.
4. The relationship between children’s emotional understanding and vocabulary, and the mechanisms of understanding emotions.
For more information, please refer to [http://cogpsy.sfc.keio.ac.jp/imailab/teaching/graduationthesises/].
We welcome not only those interested in language, child development, learning, and education but also those interested in modeling developmental processes and human behavior, as well as those who wish to study data analysis and modeling.
[Coursework]
In the seminar, students read books and study research related to cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and linguistics. Students will be expected to present what they learned in order to develop basic knowledge for conducting research. Furthermore, through graduation projects, students will acquire the necessary skills and knowledge for research, such as experimental planning, implementation, data analysis, and learning design. The seminar is divided into two parts. On Thursdays, students will engage in group work based on literature related to the research topic. On Fridays, students will read and present research related to their topic of interest, followed by a discussion. On Thursdays during the fifth period, students engage in activities to learn the basics of statistics, experimental design, and methods. As extracurricular activities, students participate in workshops for children and other outreach activities. For details on extracurricular activities, please refer to [http://cogpsy.sfc.keio.ac.jp/imailab/outreach/].
[Activities outside the seminar]
We study the mechanisms of language acquisition. How do humans learn their native language and foreign languages? Using research methods such as brain measurement, eye-tracking, and other behavioral experiments, we investigate the relationship between language, the brain, and cognition. Students can participate in various methods according to their research interests and learn by participating in surveys and other research practices.
◆ Characteristics of Language Projects ◆
◇ Language Acquisition in Babies and Toddlers: Research on infants and young children is conducted through fieldwork at kindergartens and nurseries. By comparing language learning between infants and adults, students explore how infants learn language and how foreign language acquisition differs from native language learning. Throughout the semester, students read previous research, design experiments, collect data, and learn statistical analysis methods.
◇ Influence of Language on Thought: We collaborate with universities both domestically and internationally to conduct comparative studies of languages such as Japanese, English, Chinese, and German. We address issues related to how language characteristics influence language learning and cognition, as well as universal concepts in language.
◇ Analysis of Language using Corpora: We analyze actual language use through corpus analysis. Using this method, we study foreign language pedagogy and compare the characteristics of Japanese and other languages.
◆ Project Activities (Learning) ◆
◇ For more information about the project, please visit [http://cogpsy.sfc.keio.ac.jp/imailab/research/].
Considering “Learning” in Primary and Secondary Education: How do children learn and grow? What kind of education can achieve better learning outcomes? In the learning project, we conduct research based on educational practices and cognitive science to address these questions. We explore ways to achieve “better learning.” As an educational approach for children to learn creatively and learn how to learn, we promote Project-Based Learning. Project-Based Learning is a learning style that nurtures fundamental life skills. Moreover, we engage in activities to bridge the gap between research and practice and establish a community of teachers and international researchers/practitioners. These activities include the following:
◇ [http://cogpsy.sfc.keio.ac.jp/able/] (Agents for Bridging Learning Research and Educational Practice): We lead a community that connects researchers, educational practitioners, and individuals aspiring for social change. We invite speakers from Japan and overseas who conduct the latest research and practices. We discuss how to bridge the gap between learning research and educational practice through these events. For detailed information and past events, please visit the website below.
◇ Assessment Development and Measurement of Language and Thinking Skills: We develop assessments to measure language proficiency, cognitive abilities, and reasoning skills for children who struggle with poor language and academic performance. We collaborate with teachers to conduct large-scale surveys. The research project involves assessment development and data analysis. Furthermore, based on the survey results, we develop teaching materials and curricula to enable children to learn deeply and enjoyably.
◇ Japanese Language Support for Foreign Infants and Children: To support children of foreign roots who do not have Japanese as their native language, we conduct assessments and research teaching methods.
Enrolled students generally participate in both (1) supplementary research on language foundations and (2) workshops to learn what “learning” means for children, as they acquire theoretical and practical knowledge and skills necessary for graduation projects.

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'Guide the fluctuating relationship between individuals, organisations and society in relation to work'

What is the purpose of people doing work in the first place? Is it because it is natural to work? Is it to earn a living? Is it for self-realisation? When the purpose of work changes, how does the relationship between individuals, organisations and society change?

Traditionally, the relationship between individuals and organisations has been established within the Japanese employment system, which is a system of lump-sum recruitment of new graduates, lifetime employment, seniority-based wages and promotions, mandatory retirement, in-house education and company-based trade unions. Individuals belong to organisations and spend a lot of time there, entrusting their growth as a professional to the organisation, and many of their relationships are also connected to the organisation, so many individuals have literally lived within the organisation.

In addition, "Japan's social securitysystem has been shaped since theperiod of rapid economic growth inthe 1960s, with a focus on universalhealth insurance and universalpensions, backed by a two-generation family model of maleworkers with full-time and lifetimejobs, housewives and children, amplecorporate welfare programs, and acommunity in which people wereconnected to each other" (the 2012edition of the White Paper onHealth, Labor, and Welfare). Thecorporate sector has played a majorrole in the functioning of socialsecurigty through the employmentsecurity and the collection ofinsurance premiums. Many individuals working in companieshave been stratified by theorganizations to which they belong,and have been connected to society.

In recent years, however, the relationship between individuals, organisations and society in relation to work has changed dramatically. More and more individuals are designing their own careers, changing careers from a young age, without being bound by the system of lifetime employment and seniority. There is also an increase in the number of individuals who work multiple jobs at the same time in the form of dual employment or side jobs. Companies have also begun to look for ways to break away from the Japanese employment system of lifetime employment and seniority. These changes in individuals and organisations are likely to continue in the future, given the changing values of the generation, the globalisation of the corporate competitive environment and the development of ICT technology, as well as the fact that mutual change is spreading throughout society in a way that further encourages mutual change.

How will the relationship between individuals, organisations and society in relation to work change in the future? The seminar envisages conducting research into the behaviour of individuals, the management of organisations and the policies of society as they are shifting towards a new equilibrium point due to the fluctuations caused by these simultaneous active and passive changes in many variables. The research project questions will be formulated according to the interests of the members of the study group, but may, for example, cover topics such as revolving door career models, disclosure indicators for human capital investment, next-generation Japanese-style talent management, platforms for personal learning and employment records (Learning and Employment Records) required to improve human resource mobility and optimal matching, social security in the age of the individuals. Together with SFC students who will create a new era, the instructor would like to work to guide the fluctuating relationship between individuals, organisations and society in relation to work.

Based on the understandings on the origin and the characters of the Japanese employment system, this seminar focuses on issues and problems on the labor policies which are in the middle of great changes of the social environment and those of individuals, and tries to propose answers to the issues.
The examples of changes of the social environments are as follows: population shrinking and aging, technology innovation, impacts caused by the COVID-19.
The examples of changes in the individual sides are as follows:ideas and choices on working styles as well as carriers, and views of lives.
In addition, students try to well understand and communicate basic work-rules which are indispensable in order to design one's own work-style.

In this seminar, we are going to tackle topics related to Islamic studies.

The objective of the Africa seminar is to learn how African people coexist with the environment and develop resilience, then to "return" (output) that learning collectively to Japanese society. The seminar for example, studied African vegetation and ecosystems, planned and held exhibitions and events at an external public facility in the past 2 years.

Africa seminar is a group-work centered seminar. The objective is to learn how African people coexist with the environment and develop resilience, then to "return" (output) that learning collectively to Japanese society. Previously, the seminar for example, studied African vegetation and ecosystems, planned and held exhibitions and events at an external public facility.

The seminar will focus on Chinese politics and Japan’s foreign policy toward China. Students are choose their own research topic and conduct their own independent research.

Based on broad range of knowledge on the Middle East, the laboratory will examine and discuss multiple issues of today.

The aim of the seminar is to deepen the understanding of Islam in Japanese society and to implement projects aimed at coexistence with Muslims living in Japan and those visiting Japan as tourists.
Currently, the number of Muslims in the world is about 1.6 billion - 2 billion, and one out of every four people in the world is a Muslim, and the population is increasing. The number of Muslims living in Japan to study or to work and the number of Muslims visiting Japan for sightseeing are also increasing year by year. On the other hand, the image of Islam in Japan is not always good, and Japanese people do not fully understand Islam. In this seminar, students will deepen the understanding of the teachings of Islam and the religious practices of Muslims through literature reading, while conducting fieldwork and joint projects to build a network with Muslims living in Japan, connect Japanese society and Muslims, and consider new forms of coexistence in Japan.

This seminar is for the students who are interested in contemporary issues in Southeast Asia, including society, culture, history, politics, economy, the relationship with Japan, etc. The students study these issues through reading important literature in groups and by individuals.

This seminar is for the students who are interested in contemporary issues in Southeast Asia, including society, culture, history, politics, economy, the relationship with Japan, etc. The students study these issues through reading important literature in groups and by individuals.

In this seminar, students will study a broad range of materials on Cognitive Science. The focus will be, but not limited to, 1) issues related to language use and First and second language acquisition; 2) issues related to conceptual development and learning in preschool and school age children; 3) how people reason and make decisions.

In this seminar, we explore the mechanisms of human learning, development, and language cognition from the perspectives of developmental psychology, cognitive psychology, psychology of language, and neuroscience. During the class, we will study literature from the field of cognitive science, acquire background knowledge for research, and learn experimental methods and statistics. The topics of graduation projects broadly focus on (1) the learning mechanisms of language and the relationship between language and thinking, (2) the cognitive mechanisms of learning and expertise, and the exploration and implementation of effective learning for children, as well as the cognition and brain changes of experts. We mainly investigate the cognitive mechanisms behind native language acquisition to explore what learning means for children. We integrate (1) and (2) to identify the causes of difficulties in learning Japanese for children and develop materials for Japanese language learning.
The topics for graduation projects and master’s theses are determined in consultation with the supervising instructor (Imai) and often pertain to cognitive science, educational psychology, and educational practices. Examples include:
1. The relationship between inference skills (reading between the lines) and reasoning skills.
2. How words indicating color are learned.
3. How parent-child play influences the motivation of young children.
4. The relationship between children’s emotional understanding and vocabulary, and the mechanisms of understanding emotions.
For more information, please refer to [http://cogpsy.sfc.keio.ac.jp/imailab/teaching/graduationthesises/].
We welcome not only those interested in language, child development, learning, and education but also those interested in modeling developmental processes and human behavior, as well as those who wish to study data analysis and modeling.
[Coursework]
In the seminar, students read books and study research related to cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and linguistics. Students will be expected to present what they learned in order to develop basic knowledge for conducting research. Furthermore, through graduation projects, students will acquire the necessary skills and knowledge for research, such as experimental planning, implementation, data analysis, and learning design. The seminar is divided into two parts. On Thursdays, students will engage in group work based on literature related to the research topic. On Fridays, students will read and present research related to their topic of interest, followed by a discussion. On Thursdays during the fifth period, students engage in activities to learn the basics of statistics, experimental design, and methods. As extracurricular activities, students participate in workshops for children and other outreach activities. For details on extracurricular activities, please refer to [http://cogpsy.sfc.keio.ac.jp/imailab/outreach/].
[Activities outside the seminar]
We study the mechanisms of language acquisition. How do humans learn their native language and foreign languages? Using research methods such as brain measurement, eye-tracking, and other behavioral experiments, we investigate the relationship between language, the brain, and cognition. Students can participate in various methods according to their research interests and learn by participating in surveys and other research practices.
◆ Characteristics of Language Projects ◆
◇ Language Acquisition in Babies and Toddlers: Research on infants and young children is conducted through fieldwork at kindergartens and nurseries. By comparing language learning between infants and adults, students explore how infants learn language and how foreign language acquisition differs from native language learning. Throughout the semester, students read previous research, design experiments, collect data, and learn statistical analysis methods.
◇ Influence of Language on Thought: We collaborate with universities both domestically and internationally to conduct comparative studies of languages such as Japanese, English, Chinese, and German. We address issues related to how language characteristics influence language learning and cognition, as well as universal concepts in language.
◇ Analysis of Language using Corpora: We analyze actual language use through corpus analysis. Using this method, we study foreign language pedagogy and compare the characteristics of Japanese and other languages.
◆ Project Activities (Learning) ◆
◇ For more information about the project, please visit [http://cogpsy.sfc.keio.ac.jp/imailab/research/].
Considering “Learning” in Primary and Secondary Education: How do children learn and grow? What kind of education can achieve better learning outcomes? In the learning project, we conduct research based on educational practices and cognitive science to address these questions. We explore ways to achieve “better learning.” As an educational approach for children to learn creatively and learn how to learn, we promote Project-Based Learning. Project-Based Learning is a learning style that nurtures fundamental life skills. Moreover, we engage in activities to bridge the gap between research and practice and establish a community of teachers and international researchers/practitioners. These activities include the following:
◇ [http://cogpsy.sfc.keio.ac.jp/able/] (Agents for Bridging Learning Research and Educational Practice): We lead a community that connects researchers, educational practitioners, and individuals aspiring for social change. We invite speakers from Japan and overseas who conduct the latest research and practices. We discuss how to bridge the gap between learning research and educational practice through these events. For detailed information and past events, please visit the website below.
◇ Assessment Development and Measurement of Language and Thinking Skills: We develop assessments to measure language proficiency, cognitive abilities, and reasoning skills for children who struggle with poor language and academic performance. We collaborate with teachers to conduct large-scale surveys. The research project involves assessment development and data analysis. Furthermore, based on the survey results, we develop teaching materials and curricula to enable children to learn deeply and enjoyably.
◇ Japanese Language Support for Foreign Infants and Children: To support children of foreign roots who do not have Japanese as their native language, we conduct assessments and research teaching methods.
Enrolled students generally participate in both (1) supplementary research on language foundations and (2) workshops to learn what “learning” means for children, as they acquire theoretical and practical knowledge and skills necessary for graduation projects.

In this seminar, students will study a broad range of materials on Cognitive Science. The focus will be, but not limited to, 1) issues related to language use and First and second language acquisition; 2) issues related to conceptual development and learning in preschool and school age children; 3) how people reason and make decisions.

This seminar will be centered on the Cyber Workshop, a volunteer activity in which students teach elementary, junior high and high school students how to use the Internet safely.

Depending on the interest of the students, we will also engage in volunteer activities for crime prevention education to protect the minds and bodies of children. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in the workshops as well as the regular seminars.

This seminar is designed to explore with students the location of problems and effective policies to deal with various issues related to public safety. For example, stalking, domestic violence, child abuse, juvenile delinquency, crime prevention, terrorism, organized crime, cybercrime, etc. The purpose of this seminar is to deepen the understanding of various issues related to social safety by reading basic literature and making presentations by students.

In this seminar, we are going to tackle topics related to Islamic and Arabic studies.

In this seminar, we are going to tackle topics related to Islamic and Arabic studies.

Africa seminar is a group-work centered seminar. The objective is to learn how African people coexist with the environment and develop resilience, then to "return" (output) that learning collectively to Japanese society. The seminar for example, studied African vegetation and ecosystems, planned and held exhibitions and events at an external public facility in the past 2 years.

The purpose of this seminar is to acquire specialized knowledge and research methods by discussing and reading literature and materials on contemporary Chinese politics and diplomacy.　

The purpose of this seminar is to acquire specialized knowledge and research methods by discussing and reading literature and materials on contemporary Chinese politics and diplomacy.　

Based on broad range of knowledge on the Middle East, the laboratory will examine and discuss multiple issues of today.

The laboratory will discuss the tension and complication of international relationship in the Middle East.