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Over the more than 20 years since the beginning of the popularization
of the Internet, society has come to depend on it. The Internet is much more than just a digital technology, it has become one of the key elements of the infrastructure on which our society is built. Thus, it is important to consider operations and applications of the
Internet with respect to global relationships, law, ethics, and society. In this academic project, we'll study the social aspects of
the Internet and support the sound development of the Internet.
In this increasingly diverse world, there is a clear need for advanced communicative competence. In this project, we will explore the mechanism of second language acquisition and foreign language teaching through a mixed-methods, qualitative and quantitative approach with the aim of utilized-focused
language learning and research. In particular, we will focus on language learning in relation to various cultural perspectives, including cognitive linguistics and pragmatics as they pertain to living in and creating a multilingual and multicultural society.
We are focusing on the sports science in this academic project. Those who will write a master dissertation on the sports science and any of related area should take this academic project. Students should learn academic skills and knowledge on this area through the project by their own presentation and discussion. Then, we hope students make their academic presentation at the conference, symposium etc. in master program.
In this project, each time, the students will introduce their research methodologies by rotation. Then, teachers and students will make discussion on the topics.
This AP aims to bring together graduate students and faculty throughout SFC doing research joining music/art and science. We will spend a full day one Tuesday (tentatively 11:10~18:00 May 24th, but exact date/time TBC) with students giving presentations showcasing their research.
This projects aims to use SFC trans-disciplinary knowledges to create a web of connected institutions with SFC as the Japan hub
Increased global interest in Japanese language and cultures has led to government support for cultural outreach programs with a focus on support for policy initiatives in the Asia-Africa corridor
The development of direct student-to-student connectivity and innovative materials has lagged. This project will utilize SFC resources to:
Develop student-centered connections with institutions supporting Japanese studies
(ISP-gombe DRC, St. Stephens College, India etc.)
Create web-based Japanese studies materials
and p-to-p diplomacy portals
In the globalizing and Informatization, To build the global governance to realize the world peace and prosperity is necessary in this changing world. This project will try to find the way of the resolution by using "Area Studies" for making clear the various issues in the real world.
Our basic functions such as thinking, feeling, learning, sensing, and moving are outcomes of neural interactions between the brain and body. This would lead us to know that neuroscience is the essential way to understand humans.
In this "Academic Project", we try to obtain methodologies for understanding neural mechanisms of our behaviors such as medicine, sports, music, cultural activities, and economical activities, and to promote logical thinkings.
In principle, students from the Advanced Bioscience Research group or Master course students belonging to the Biological Study Group should take both Advanced Biosciences A and B. Both are carried out in parallel, so please be sure to take both courses.
The purpose of this class was to acquire presentation skills suitable for master's graduates and a wide range of knowledge beyond the field related to life science and to strengthen collaboration laterally among bio-based Master course students. Through this process, all the participants deepen their knowledge and create a situation where they can work toward their respective research with a sense of unity.
Assuming a network environment, the reorganization of various aspects of our "movement" is in progress. In social media, location information and information such as behavioral trajectories and access history are being utilized, which is transforming our communication and human relationships.
This project is based on the perspective of "mobile method" proposed by Buscher, Urry, Witchger et al. (2011) and the trend of "locative media" research (for example, Wilken & Goggin, 2014). It attempts to connect social studies of "movement" of things, information, ideas, and design research of social fabrication.
In this project, based on geography and sociology, we understand the diverse "life documents" that people continue to generate (sometimes inevitably) in their daily lives. Then explore research methodologies and research designs.
Assuming a network environment, the reorganization of various aspects of our "movement" is in progress. In social media, location information and information such as behavioral trajectories and access history are being utilized, which is transforming our communication and human relationships.
This project is based on the perspective of "mobile method" proposed by Buscher, Urry, Witchger et al. (2011) and the trend of "locative media" research (for example, Wilken & Goggin, 2014). It attempts to connect social studies of "movement" of things, information, ideas, and design research of social fabrication.
In this project, based on geography and sociology, we understand the diverse "life documents" that people continue to generate (sometimes inevitably) in their daily lives. Then explore research methodologies and research designs.
In 2022, we will look into SFC and the surrounding area. Located on a remote land far from the city center, SFC is a facility that forces us to "move" and is suitable for that quest. COVID-19 pandemic severely restricted our movement, but it also showed the diverse possibilities of working and living. We will explore the possibilities of the campus and surrounding areas.
This project proceeds in collaboration with the "Mobile Methods (Practice)" held separately. While "Mobile Methods (theory)" focuses mainly on theoretical research such as methodological development, study, and research design through literature and case studies, "Mobile Methods (practice)" seeks to apply knowledge. By actually repeating production, installation, and operation, "Mobile Methods (theory)" is practically complemented. Students are required to register for these two projects.
Faculty members:
- Member: Fumitoshi Kato, Hajime Ishikawa
- Sub-member: Daijiro Mizuno (Visiting Professor, Graduate School of Media and Governance, Keio University), Kana Ohashi (Assistant Professor, Faculty of Communication Studies, Tokyo Keizai University)
Projects in the age of VUCA (Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, Ambiguity) require the bird’s eye view capability and the multifaceted approach that can accept diversity high-level ability to exploit an abduction based on fundamental research with the robust aspiration and deep-rooted philosophy. We will establish an Academic Project who has accumulated expertise in science, technology, and policy through our social system concept and aims to establish shared values for society.
Computers are very widely used these days by everyone, but many computer systems are still hard to use because the user interface is not sophisticated enough. In this class, we pick up various aspects of current user interface systems and discuss research topics and future trends.
Over the past 20 years since the beginning of the popularization of the Internet, society has changed drastically into a mechanism based on Internet premise.
As the Internet further develops as an infrastructure that supports society, technological progress and innovation as infrastructure are indispensable for contributing to humanity. In this Academic Project, we will research and develop new Internet technologies that are needed as infrastructure to support humanity.
This project aims at establishing research methodology to examine and discuss "experience in life". The issues are to develop academic disciplines and techniques to
(1) verbalize on
(2) encourage and enrich
(3) pass onto others and younger generation
one's own experiences.
This academic project （AP） makes use of research methods proper to humanities in order to examine cultural issues that our societies face in the processes of globalization. Putting a focus on 1) language expression, 2) thoughts, 3) systems as research areas, we will analyze theoretically what these issues mean for a human subject and study practically how they can be resolved through the redesign of systems.
Among many challenges raised in contemporary societies, transcultural phenomenon will be an important research topic in this academic project. This phenomenon appears on an individual and a collective level, taking various forms. It can be observed in the relation between a person and his/her native language(s), or between immigrants and host societies for example. Problems raised in such a situation lead us to think seriously about how to design and construct a new relation between individuals and groups or communities.
To tackle this challenge, we specifically pay attention to research areas in which humanities approaches are appropriate, like literature as a form of language expression, or philosophy and thoughts. Methodologically, we investigate the meaning of the human experiences in contemporary societies and cultures from the standpoint, not of “explanation” (Erklären), but of “comprehension” (Verstehen).
It should be added that the social and cultural experiences mentioned above occur beyond the existing social or political frameworks because of globalization in process. This requires also rethinking of systems in order to handle the problems of language, nationality or immigration. These practical issues are also taken into account in this project.
The purpose of this course is to acquire specialized knowledge and research methods by discussing and reading literature and materials on contemporary Chinese politics and diplomacy.
In this academic project, we will study some legal aspects of administrative regulation, business management, criminal investigation, consumer society, and family life.
The theme of this workshop is "Politics, Economy, Society of South Korea and North Korea." It aims to conduct research on the Korean Peninsula (South Korea and North Korea) as a region, focusing on political and social fields, economic and management fields, and history fields. It aims to deepen understanding of neighboring regions of the Korean Peninsula by preparing a flexible and broad perspective.
As networking has progressed, the concept of “Platform” has attracted attention as a keyword to solve problems of society. The platform is a base where reciprocal action of various entities will be revitalized and is also an object to be designed. In this study project, we will explore the concrete measure to design and construct an effective platform by integrating verification, practice, theory study, etc.
The field of study covers, regardless of profit or non-profit, business model, regional construction, revitalization of traditional industry community health, agriculture and information society. The mutual keywords are; network, information, sociality, and feasibility, innovation.
In this academic project, we will develop and evaluate a system that solves problems using software. The first year master's student reads and presents a paper related to his / her theme, and the second year master's student makes a presentation about his / her master's thesis.
On the relationship between globalism and nationalism, some argue it is confrontational, while others say it is compatible. The former basically assumes that globalism leads to homogenization of the world while nationalism demands protection of national culture and national interest. By contrast, the latter emphasizes that both globalism and nationalism mean homogenization of culture and local society. According to this view, globalism and nationalism are complementary.
Our basic viewpoint is that globalism should not be considered as an alternative of nationalism or localism, since their relationship could be either confrontational or cooperative. By examining the roles of nation states, civil societies and communities in various areas in the world, this seminar seeks to uncover the complex interactions between globalism, nationalism and localism.
All students are required to read the required readings, participate in class discussions and present their own research proposals or results. GRADES will be based on the class participation and the term reports.
This seminar may be shifted from in-person to virtual because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The main purpose of this academic project is to build a new approach to “security,” thruough a variety of perspectives. Given the development of artificial intelligence (AI), drone technology and big data science, our conception of security is undergoing a major change. At the same time, the cross-domain and multi-domain nature of security is also becoming more evident, encompassing the nuclear, conventional, space and cyber domains. How we can build a bridge bwtween the traditional and emerging areas of security studies is also something we would like to explore in this project.
The main purpose of this academic project is to build a new approach to “security,” thruough a variety of perspectives. Given the development of artificial intelligence (AI), drone technology and big data science, our conception of security is undergoing a major change. At the same time, the cross-domain and multi-domain nature of security is also becoming more evident, encompassing the nuclear, conventional, space and cyber domains. How we can build a bridge bwtween the traditional and emerging areas of security studies is also something we would like to explore in this project.
The importance of psychological support to those who have vulnerability of personality and various trauma, who are suffering from mental and physical disorders is increasing more and more. It is demanded to develop human resources capable of psychological support with a multilateral perspective. Therefore, in this project, as a mental health expert, it aims to nurture the ability to perform activities such as observation, assessment and consultation necessary for clinical psychology.
This academic project aims to conduct researches regarding mobility. Main research topics: advanced mobility and society such as smart mobility, smart city, smart tourism, sports data analytics. Next generation mobility such as autonomous driving and unmanned vehicles. Mobility data analysis in physical and cyber spaces by using spatial informatics and data sciences.