In this course, we will examine and discuss the impact of international tourism and travel on perceptions and representations of different countries and cultures. The starting point of our discussions will be “Japan As They Saw It,” an online anthology of descriptions of Japan in the 19th and early 20th centuries by visitors from the United States and Britain. We will assess how foreign tourists and residents viewed Japan and how they chose to describe the country to readers in the books and letters they wrote. We will then move to the present day and examine how Japan is presented to the world now by tourists and other visitors, particularly online and through social media. Through our discussions, we will attempt to develop a systematic understanding both of how different countries and cultures are perceived and portrayed by naive visitors and of the resulting challenges, including stereotyping, intercultural misunderstandings, and overtourism.

In this course, we will examine and discuss the impact of international tourism and travel on perceptions and representations of different countries and cultures. The starting point of our discussions will be “Japan As They Saw It,” an online anthology of descriptions of Japan in the 19th and early 20th centuries by visitors from the United States and Britain. We will assess how foreign tourists and residents viewed Japan and how they chose to describe the country to readers in the books and letters they wrote. We will then move to the present day and examine how Japan is presented to the world now by tourists and other visitors, particularly online and through social media. Through our discussions, we will attempt to develop a systematic understanding both of how different countries and cultures are perceived and portrayed by naive visitors and of the resulting challenges, including stereotyping, intercultural misunderstandings, and overtourism.

広く産学官にわたってグローバルに活躍するために必要な「俯瞰力」を養成することを目指す。物質科学の各分野について最先端の知識を修得し、自分の専門分野と周辺分野がどのように関連するか、あるいはし得るか、について深く考察するために、第一線で活躍する講師の方々にその分野の最前線を概観していただく。さらに、それらの講義を通して異分野間のコミュニケーションを円滑に進めるための具体的方法論を学ぶ。 This survey course is designed to enable students to develop the broad perspective that is required of global leaders working in and across industry, academia, and government. Students will gain knowledge and insight on advancements in each field of materials science research, given by leading researchers working on the frontline in those fields. This will allow students to consider how peripheral fields are related to their own area of expertise, and to consider the potential for forging bridges between related fields in the future. In addition, students will learn specific methodologies designed to facilitate smooth communication among different disciplines.

“Writing About Gaming” begins with the assumption that video games, like works of art, literature, and film, are worth writing about. Rather than debate whether games are “art” – whether they can be more than entertaining distractions from more worthwhile activities – we will consider what we as players and writers can say about them, do with them, and learn from them. Art can and does change the way people think, act, experience, and form communities. The perspectives that we will take together will be critical, exploratory, socially aware, humanist, inclusive, and creative. Games will be played in class. Collective and independent research, study, making, reading, interneting, focused recreation, unexpected detours, concept-mapping, and guided discussion will all take place.

“Writing About Gaming” begins with the assumption that video games, like works of art, literature, and film, are worth writing about. Rather than debate whether games are “art” – whether they can be more than entertaining distractions from more worthwhile activities – we will consider what we as players and writers can say about them, do with them, and learn from them. Art can and does change the way people think, act, experience, and form communities. The perspectives that we will take together will be critical, exploratory, socially aware, humanist, inclusive, and creative. Games will be played in class. Collective and independent research, study, making, reading, interneting, focused recreation, unexpected detours, concept-mapping, and guided discussion will all take place.

During this course you will: - Apply the design thinking process to real-world challenges - Conduct user research and identify meaningful opportunities - Generate, communicate, and prototype ideas effectively - Test and iterate solutions based on feedback - Collaborate in interdisciplinary teams - Reflect on your process and develop a creative, proactive mindset --- 本授業を通じて、学生は以下のことを学びます： > デザイン思考プロセスを実社会の課題に適用する > ユーザーリサーチを行い、有意義な機会を見出す > アイデアを創出し、効果的に伝え、プロトタイプとして具現化する > フィードバックに基づき、解決策を検証し反復的に改善する > 学際的なチームで協働する > プロセスを振り返り、創造的かつ主体的な姿勢を身につける ---

During this course you will: - Apply the design thinking process to real-world challenges - Conduct user research and identify meaningful opportunities - Generate, communicate, and prototype ideas effectively - Test and iterate solutions based on feedback - Collaborate in interdisciplinary teams - Reflect on your process and develop a creative, proactive mindset --- 本授業を通じて、学生は以下のことを学びます： > デザイン思考プロセスを実社会の課題に適用する > ユーザーリサーチを行い、有意義な機会を見出す > アイデアを創出し、効果的に伝え、プロトタイプとして具現化する > フィードバックに基づき、解決策を検証し反復的に改善する > 学際的なチームで協働する > プロセスを振り返り、創造的かつ主体的な姿勢を身につける ---

“There exists a designerly way of thinking and communicating that is both different from scientific and scholarly ways of thinking and communicating, and as powerful as scientific and scholarly methods of enquiry when applied to its own kinds of problems” Professor Bruce Archer, Royal College of Art Do you notice everyday things and wonder how they could improve? Are you curious about how things work and are eager to explore new possibilities? What if you could turn your ideas into meaningful action? Design is about making things better, turning intent into impact. (This course invites you to explore design thinking through hands-on learning, starting with observing people and uncovering needs, then moving into a team project tackling a real challenge.) Everyday problems are opportunities for you to bring fresh perspectives. You’ll experience the design process and learn by researching, experimenting, prototyping, and iterating, while developing creative thinking, collaboration, and communication skills. --- 「デザインには、科学的・学術的な思考やコミュニケーションとは異なる独自の思考と表現の方法が存在し、それはデザイン特有の問題に適用されたとき、科学的・学術的な探究方法と同様に強力な効果を発揮する。」 Bruce Archer（ロイヤル・カレッジ・オブ・アート教授） 日常の中で「もっと良くできるのではないか」と感じたことはありませんか。物事がどのように機能しているのかに興味を持ち、新しい可能性を探ってみたいと思いませんか。そして、自分のアイデアを意味のある行動へとつなげることができたらどうでしょうか。デザインとは、意図をインパクトへと変え、物事をより良くしていく営みです。 本授業では、実践的な学びを通じてデザイン思考を探究します。人々の観察やニーズの発見から始め、チームで実社会の課題に取り組むプロジェクトへと展開していきます。日常の問題は、新たな視点を生み出す機会です。リサーチ、実験、プロトタイピング、反復を通じてデザインプロセスを体験しながら、創造的思考力、協働力、コミュニケーション力を養います。 ---

The course is an introduction to the topic of political economics. The course provides theoretical and empirical coverage of the application of economic analysis related to political behavior and political institutions. The objective of this course is to develop understandings of basic models of political economics and related empirical analysis. This course is intended for students with an academic interest in political decision-making. It is aimed at those considering a career in research in political science or economics, but other students are welcome to attend.

The course is an introduction to the topic of political economics. The course provides theoretical and empirical coverage of the application of economic analysis related to political behavior and political institutions. The objective of this course is to develop understandings of basic models of political economics and related empirical analysis. This course is intended for students with an academic interest in political decision-making. It is aimed at those considering a career in research in political science or economics, but other students are welcome to attend.