This course explores the role of law and governance in mediating the human-environment interface. It focuses on the legal and consequent governance challenges presented by the emergence of the Anthropocene as a possible new geological epoch. While the epoch has yet to be formally confirmed, the trope and discourse of the Anthropocene already confront law and governance scholars with a unique challenge concerning the need to question, and ultimately re-imagine, international environmental law and governance interventions in the light of a new socio-ecological situation. Through interactive lectures, classroom discussions based upon pre-assigned readings, and the elaboration of a joint mini-project, students not only assess the (mostly unsuccessful and ineffective) regulatory interventions used thus far to mediate the human-environment interface; they also examine the possibility to develop counter-narratives and alternative institutional practices, by drawing on most recent critical legal approaches as well as sociocultural traditions that have been marginalised within international environmental law.

This course explores the role of law and governance in mediating the human-environment interface. It focuses on the legal and consequent governance challenges presented by the emergence of the Anthropocene as a possible new geological epoch. While the epoch has yet to be formally confirmed, the trope and discourse of the Anthropocene already confront law and governance scholars with a unique challenge concerning the need to question, and ultimately re-imagine, international environmental law and governance interventions in the light of a new socio-ecological situation. Through interactive lectures, classroom discussions based upon pre-assigned readings, and the elaboration of a joint mini-project, students not only assess the (mostly unsuccessful and ineffective) regulatory interventions used thus far to mediate the human-environment interface; they also examine the possibility to develop counter-narratives and alternative institutional practices, by drawing on most recent critical legal approaches as well as sociocultural traditions that have been marginalised within international environmental law.

In this course, students learn about STS (Science, Technology and Society) through case studies. What is this called science? How can we manage the conflicts between S&T and Society? Who are the experts? These questions appear in various issues around us, such as the pandemic of COVID-19, environmental problems, disasters, and emerging technologies. In this course, we learn about, and discuss cases from STS perspectives. Students are required to do their own case analysis in their final report.

In this course, students learn about STS (Science, Technology and Society) through case studies. What is this called science? How can we manage the conflicts between S&T and Society? Who are the experts? These questions appear in various issues around us, such as the pandemic of COVID-19, environmental problems, disasters, and emerging technologies. In this course, we learn about, and discuss cases from STS perspectives. Students are required to do their own case analysis in their final report.

銀行は金融自由化とともに「自主的な経営管理」を要請され、自らが抱えるリスクの程度を計測（リスク計量）し、それを一定の範囲内に抑え込む仕組み（リスク制御）を開発してきた。講義では、この「自主的な経営管理」の 仕組みを数理的・体系的に組み立てる。ストレスシナリオによる「リスク」についても考える。

This is a course on visual culture in the 20th and 21st century, with a particular focus on the interplay between media technology, culture and society. This course will also be multidisciplinary in nature, as we reflect on our discursive assumptions in the historical, sociological, anthropological, philosophical disciplines among others. While the readings may primarily cover phenomenon in the United States, participants will be strongly encouraged to think of the specificity of the impact of globalization on media and society in various regions of the world including Japan. The course objectives are the following: -Gain a better understanding of the relationships between society, media, people, institutions and how they function as agents of maintaining the status quo or for fostering change -Learn about the transformative faculties and social implications of quotidian applications of technology -Gain deeper understanding of the academic disciplines Topics will include (but are not limited to): -representation of race, ethnicity and gender and other minorities -regional, transnational and international ecosystems of information technology -artificial intelligence and algorithmic bias -technological advancement and implementation in everyday life and the powers at play

This is a course on visual culture in the 20th and 21st century, with a particular focus on the interplay between media technology, culture and society. This course will also be multidisciplinary in nature, as we reflect on our discursive assumptions in the historical, sociological, anthropological, philosophical disciplines among others. While the readings may primarily cover phenomenon in the United States, participants will be strongly encouraged to think of the specificity of the impact of globalization on media and society in various regions of the world including Japan. The course objectives are the following: -Gain a better understanding of the relationships between society, media, people, institutions and how they function as agents of maintaining the status quo or for fostering change -Learn about the transformative faculties and social implications of quotidian applications of technology -Gain deeper understanding of the academic disciplines Topics will include (but are not limited to): -representation of race, ethnicity and gender and other minorities -regional, transnational and international ecosystems of information technology -artificial intelligence and algorithmic bias -technological advancement and implementation in everyday life and the powers at play

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.

放射線リスクマネジメント学を実学として扱う。ハザートとリスクの存在を認知することからはじめ、リスクマネジメントの戦略を立てるための基礎情報となる、ハザードとリスクの数値化、すなわち、放射線の計測や線量評価に関する手法を段階的に学ぶ。現場では、計測や評価で得られた数値情報等を基にして、環境安全に関する対応策の具体的な企画立案をする。そのときに必要となる安全確保に対する考え方の枠組み（放射線防護体系）の歴史的背景と構築プロセスを整理する。また、環境システムに直結する最近の国内外の話題や課題も解説する。受講には一部高校物理の知識を要する部分があるが、文系のメンバーも安心して聴講できるよう解説に配慮をする。環境安全マネジメント、特に放射線リスクとその対応に興味をもつ、すべての聴講生を歓迎する。 ★本講座では、日本語での資料を用いて解説し、日本語でディスカッションをするので、履修者には、翻訳機を用いずに、口頭での日本語が理解できるコミュニケーション能力を求める。 The course will be presented in Japanese and discussed in Japanese. Students must have the communication skills to understand oral Japanese without the use of a translator. The course treats radiation risk management studies as a practical science. Starting with the recognition of the existence of hazards and risks, the students learn step-by-step methods for quantifying hazards and risks, i.e. radiation measurements and dose assessments, which provide the basic information for developing risk management strategies. On site, the numerical information obtained from measurements and assessments is used to develop specific plans for environmental safety measures. The historical background and construction process of the framework for safety assurance (radiation protection system) required at that time will be shown. The latest domestic and international topics and issues directly related to environmental systems will also be explained. Although some parts of the lectures in the course require knowledge of high school physics, consideration will be given to the explanations so that members of the humanities can also comfortably attend the lecture. All audiences interested in environmental safety management, especially radiation risk and response, are welcome.

This course aims to provide participants with insights into the issues, challenges and strategies involved in conflict resolution and peace-building, with particular reference to deeply-divided societies such as Northern Ireland. It will examine these complex matters in a comparative context from which the lessons learnt can be applied in similar situations elsewhere in the world, albeit with the necessary caution and qualifications.