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Natural, Human, and Social Science Research on Disasters.

Each seminar consists of 3 parts: book/journal reading, teaching, and groupwork.

In this research group, we are dedicated to crafting and sharing stories that inspire people to take actions. Our goal is to craft manga, picture books, and songs - familiar forms of storytelling that deeply resonate with people. By weaving narrative elements that spark motivation in readers and listeners, we will craft compelling works that encourage them to put into practice in their own lives.
We are actively seeking individuals who are passionate about crafting original manga, picture books, or songs, whether they are currently engaged in these pursuits or aspire to do so. Let’s come together to engage in meaningful discussions and collaborate to produce remarkable works that we can share with the world.

The purpose of this study is to contribute to solving problems in sports and improving performance by conducting research. Approaches for improving performance will be examined from various perspectives such as teaching methods, mental aspects, and conditioning. We will also consider improving the value of sports from a policy perspective such as sports policy.

Under the theme of "Data Science and Society," this workshop aims to deepen students' understanding of evidence-based problem solving by using data science methods to address social issues of interest to them.
In the workshop, we will mainly have readings and exercises to learn statistical analysis methods, and individual research presentations by the students.

Under the theme of "Data Science and Society," this workshop aims to deepen students' understanding of evidence-based problem solving by using data science methods to address social issues of interest to them.
In the workshop, we will mainly have readings and exercises to learn statistical analysis methods, and individual research presentations by the students.

Under the theme of "Data Science and Society," this workshop aims to deepen students' understanding of evidence-based problem solving by using data science methods to address social issues of interest to them.
In the workshop, we will mainly have readings and exercises to learn statistical analysis methods, and individual research presentations by the students.

Under the theme of "Data Science and Society," this workshop aims to deepen students' understanding of evidence-based problem solving by using data science methods to address social issues of interest to them.
In the workshop, we will mainly have readings and exercises to learn statistical analysis methods, and individual research presentations by the students.

This seminar covers Japan’s forests/timberland, forestry operations, lumber production and wooden architecture. Current issues will be approached from innovative angles and new solutions will be proposed.

This seminar covers Japan’s forests/timberland, forestry operations, lumber production and wooden architecture. Current issues will be approached from innovative angles and new solutions will be proposed.

"Theories from the South: Societies and Cultures of the Spanish-Speaking World"
This research seminar focuses on how Spanish could be learned, how Spanish language interacts with social issues, and how we can know through research the societies and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Students will advance their individual research themes and projects, and also collaborate in certain core topics with the SFC Department of Spanish and the Spanish-speaking Societies. The seminar may accept students with no knowledge of Spanish if their research interests are close to that of the instructor. The seminar is held on Fridays 4th period, and students are expected to attend the reading seminar on academic Spanish Fridays 3rd period.

"Theories from the South: Societies and Cultures of the Spanish-Speaking World"
This research seminar focuses on how Spanish could be learned, how Spanish language interacts with social issues, and how we can know through research the societies and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Students will advance their individual research themes and projects, and also collaborate in certain core topics with the SFC Department of Spanish and the Spanish-speaking Societies. The seminar may accept students with no knowledge of Spanish if their research interests are close to that of the instructor. The seminar is held on Fridays 4th period, and students are expected to attend the reading seminar on academic Spanish Fridays 3rd period.

Minamata city is located at south part of Kumamoto prefecture. Its population is about 23,000. Minamata city has very beautiful nature like Shiranui see and Kyushu mountains. But in 1956, Minamata disease are recognized.
In this seminar, we investigate Minamata disease and its background. Also you are expected to investigate current Minamata city's situation. And then, we are going to consider how to revitalize Minamata city.

This Seminar consists of two projects: (1) Comparative Media Studies and (2) Learning Environment Design. Participants are required to choose either project depending on their individual research theme, however, a later change is also possible. In this group work-based seminar the students are expected to participate and contribute actively. They will also receive feedback on the content of their own projects. In addition to this seminar’s group work, participants are expected to work with resources not related to their own native language.
Details are as follows:
(1) Comparative media research project
Information related to news and events we come into contact with every day is presented in a variety of media in the form of "words," "pictures," and "videos." The content is shared not only in Japan but also worldwide, such as COVID-19, air pollution, global warming, and the energy transition.
This news content is presented from various perspectives, even on familiar topics. Different broadcast "languages," such as English, German, French, Chinese, Korean, etc., convey different content compared to news content broadcast in Japanese. Differences in media language can also lead to variations in published images, chosen expressions, focus, presentation of issues, etc. Where do these "differences" come from exactly? What do the differences in media representation signify? In this workshop, we will guide the participants in discovering and discussing these issues by raising as questions. The topics will be based on individual awareness of issues in different fields (culture, society, education, literature, religion, art, feminism, sport, etc.). They will be discussed and explored using the collected materials. Some research topics to date have included a comparative analysis of German, British, and US newspaper articles on March 11, the overseas reception of Japanese cartoons and their analysis, a comparison of Japanese and European musical performances, a comparison of non-verbal communication functions in political speeches in Japan and the US, a comparative analysis of clothing design advertising in Japan and the US, and a comparative analysis of sports articles. Investigate the differences between the Japanese and English perspectives on the publication of sports articles, reception, and analysis of literary works through translation, etc.

(2) Designing a learning environment Learning Design Project (LDP)
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, the learning environment surrounding us has transitioned from the era when paper-based media dominated to digital media and web-based learning. Each learner needs to create their own learning style by their preferences, utilizing various types of media. The project will involve various practices, productions, and processes, aiming to answer the question: "How do we design the learning environment?". The project will focus on 1) researching learning styles, 2) creating and utilizing learning materials, and 3) evaluating learning materials. Each learner selects their own research topic, including foreign language learning, design, environment, history, and culture. Some of the works produced in the workshop project include a vocabulary search program that utilizes the German-English database, German learning materials that incorporate video data, a pronunciation exercise program that enables simultaneous voice and facial muscle movements on the web and on the iPhone, a history simulation game for secondary schools, a web-based math learning program for secondary schools, a children's law textbook targeting primary schools, the tea ceremony as a form of lifelong learning, and the development of digital teaching materials for it, etc.

Based on the current situation of smart agriculture, we will consider future directions.

Natural, Human, and Social Science Research on Disasters.

Each seminar consists of 3 parts: book/journal reading, teaching, and groupwork.

Research topic include Visual media, Generative AI, UAV(Drone), VR/AR/XR and application of advanced technologies.

Visual Media
Goal: application of visual media in various field and develop new methods of visual representations.
Topic: analysis of visual representation and methods, visual media with new technologies and marketing with visual contents etc. Students whose research focuses on live-action video are required to participate in a project to co-produce video content on a regular basis throughout the semester.


Generative AI
Objective: To conduct research on video production and development of new problem-solving methods using generative AI.


UAV(Drone)Development and Application
Goal: Conduct research on control over physical devices by developing racing drone, drone flight test, flight characteristics analysis, operation practice, software development for flight controller/ESC/OSD etc., attending competition such as FPV drone racing or FPV freestyle, video processing with low latency, development automated flight system and flight support system.

VR/AR/XR
Goal: Develop applications of VR
Topic: Utilization of VR chat to education, integration of VR to UAV, integration of VR to the Web.

Students who join the seminar for the first time are given new student assignments. By completing the assignments those new students are allowed to enroll actual research projects. Completion of the assignments is mandatory to continue enrolling this seminar after 2nd semester.
Assignments for visual media, VR/AR/XR are creation of a content.
Assignments for Cyber Security, Students in UAV Development would be required to pass official examination for Amateur Fourth-Class Radio Operator and basic operation of UAV.

This seminar concentrates on landscape studies. In Japan, landscape sometimes means only visible features of an area of land, but invisible factors, such as historical background, natural and social environment, and so on, are critical. Students can approach everything related to the landscape. This seminar's keywords are below; ecology, city and rural planning, garden and park, urban green space, civil vitalization, land-use change, environmental education, reconstruction in the disaster field, disaster prevention, and land use plan in a river basin. All students have their own themes. Some students hold a presentation in each class. If you require to join a project, please see the syllabus of the seminar "Green Infrastructure." In this seminar, we will also emphasize discussion of the presentations. In addition, this seminar requires students to read a lot of articles and books.

exploration and designing of one's own body from the viewpoint of cognitive science

exploration and designing of one's own body from the viewpoint of cognitive science

The accelerating change from providing products and services based on mass production and mass consumption to an era that requires an individualized response. In other words, the products and services of the next generation must be in line with the decisions of individuals. In this seminar, we will study the processes and strategies necessary for the creation and operation of businesses that will become the foundation of a new society and the ideal form of entrepreneurs who will implement these processes and strategies, using a variety of cases (examples).

Entrepreneurship is often referred to as "entrepreneurship" these days, but the term "entrepreneur" refers to an "entrepreneur," and the term "ship" refers not to a spirit but to a "way of being. This has been a universal concept since Schumpeter defined creative destruction (innovation) as the essence of capitalism in his book "Capitalism, Socialism and Democracy" published in 1942, and called entrepreneurship the ideal form of the entrepreneur who carries out such innovation.

The purpose of this study group is to develop a keen and rich sensitivity to discriminate between right and wrong, beauty and ugliness, which is essential for entrepreneurship, a prerequisite for future leaders, tolerance to listen to diverse values that differ from one's own, and the ability to take action and produce results by overcoming all kinds of resistance and opposition.

In the world of data science, it requires the ability to grasp the process of data generation accurately and at the same time imagine its depths, as well as a high sense of ethics. All kinds of data such as weather, finance, transportation, logistics, and various sensors in our daily lives are connected to human activities. Each individual's "brain and body state." However, because those who handle the data do not have the proper medical knowledge and accurate understanding of the background of the data generation or the destination of the data, i.e., the human "brain and body state," the solutions derived are not directly related to the human activity itself, especially in the field of health care. In particular, in health care, almost nothing has been reflected in clinical practice.
The research group consists of a wide variety of projects, including the development of pioneering diagnostic and treatment support technologies, the design of healthcare systems that integrate into daily life, the creation of financial theories and insurance systems for the next generation, the prototyping of applications for daily use, and the detection of abnormalities through the distribution of information among systems. In addition, they will be directly involved in technology and system development from mathematical models, data analysis and correct interpretation, data structure design, business model planning, and advanced intellectual property strategy. This research is directly related to human life, so we must take it seriously.
Through this project, I would like people to realize that every aspect of our daily lives is tied to the "state" of the human body, which is a generic term for changes at the cellular level. This life constitutes the family, society, and country. In other words, I want them to develop the ability to look at the world from a bird's eye view, imagine and design systems from multiple dimensions, discuss what the next-generation healthcare system should be, and think about a sustainable eco-system that transcends generations. We will discuss what the next generation healthcare system should be and aim to acquire the ability to create a sustainable eco-system and create a cyclical business model. You will surely acquire a foundation of approach and thinking that will be useful for your future.
This seminar will be conducted in conjunction with the practical course "Entrepreneurship and Management," so it is recommended that students take both courses as a set.

Food is one of the fields where pioneering efforts are being made in Japan. In addition to themes such as health and the pursuit of good taste, primary industry and distribution are also important themes.
This workshop will deal with these broad "food" research themes. The topics will include "texture," "taste," "nursing food," "advanced agricultural production (smart agriculture)," "fresh food distribution," "food loss," "texture and taste," etc. (Interviews on research themes will be held with those who wish to enroll.

Arab Cultural Studies Lab aims to deepen our understanding of the contemporary Arab society by studying the language and culture of Arab countries. Also we try to find a point of contact between the Japanese society and the Arab society, and promote the activities that will build a bridge between them.

This seminar covers Japan’s forests/timberland, forestry operations, lumber production and wooden architecture. Current issues will be approached from innovative angles and new solutions will be proposed.

"Theories from the South: Societies and Cultures of the Spanish-Speaking World"
This research seminar focuses on the learning process of the Spanish language, and the cultures and societies of the Spanish-Speaking World that language learning enables, seeking to understand the realities and the theories that emerge from concrete local contexts. Latin America and the Caribbean, as well as Southern Europe, has been sites of attempts to build a better society, and global social theory has been hugely influenced by the theories and thoughts that arose from these regions. The seminar is based on area studies and sociolinguistics, and is conducted through reading seminars and student research presentations. Students can choose and pursue their individual research topics, as well as participate in research initiatives in collaboration with the Department of Spanish and Spanish-Speaking Societies.