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講義概要/Course description
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Holistic approaches in analyzing environmental policies by leading experts in the field today. Further, we will be discussing the role of leadership, past and present, who have been many headways into bringing more public awareness of the causes of global warming and climate change. The Paris accord as well as the Kyoto Protocol are important commitments made by multiple leaders in government from many nations all around the world. Looking at Internet sources, TED TALKS, and youtube videos, we will explore and discuss the significant changes toward multiple platforms that address the crisis so that we can stem the tide of global disasters, and pave the way for a more eco-friendly environment in harmony with nature.
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達成目標/Course objectives
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Based on the whole earth discipline and the necessity of participating in the stewardship of our Great Plane Earth, students will be provided multiple opportunities in sharing their thoughts and opinions about various timely news worthy events around the world. For example, we will be talking about the preservation of species to the implementation of global projects for a newer, sustainable lifestyle. Through short video vignettes that reveal the involvement of environmentalists from a global perspective, each student will gave a free-form exchange of ideas for positive change.
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学部・研究科のディプロマポリシー（卒業認定・学位授与の方針）に基づき、当該科目を履修することで身につく能力 / Abilities to be acquired by completing the course in accordance with the faculty and graduate school diploma policy (graduation certification and degree conferral)
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学部・研究科のディプロマポリシー（卒業認定・学位授与の方針）/ Undergraduate and Graduate Diploma Policy (Graduation Certification and Degree Conferral)
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履修条件（事前に履修しておくことが望ましい科目など）/Prerequisite
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Please bring your own electronic dictionary and/or devices toclass so that you can real time translation of the PlsadfadwrPlitten word. The immediacyof what is spoken or written will enhance the learning process, and willprovide a stronger foundation to write your thoughts on paper.
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授業計画/Lecture plan
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First class will be held online (on-demand). we will talking about current topics of relevance for the crisis we are facing in global warming and climate change in the United States. The first step is to analysis the current state of affairs with global, environmental experts and decide on a course of action and utilizing our problem-solving skills.
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Introducing Al Gore, and his book on AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH |
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The importance of Environment policies and the GREEN NEW DEAL in the United States. How young people are getting their voices heard for all of us. |
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What is the politics of Change? |
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Japanese environmentalist are leading the way, and let us review some of their work, and how Japan has progressed in dealing with climate change. |
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Green School in Bali, Indonesia and what they are doing to teach children about climate change and in saving our Planet Earth for the next generation. |
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Midterm Examination willbe taken on the computer. Your class notes will be allowed during theexamination.
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Animals need our help. Let us talk more about species preservation movements |
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The power of persuasive speech and words that empower us to take action by activists. |
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Climate change and agriculture. How can we move toward a more sustainable lifestyle for the future? Who is Kimbal Musk, and his idea for future farming. |
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Global business models for a sustainable future |
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The Paris accord and how countries are moving toward a more sustainable future |
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The importance of solidarity and social movements toward a sustainable future |
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Review of second half of the semester |
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Final examination time on the computer. You may bring your own notes to class for the exam. |
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| 事前学習/Preparation |
Please review your homework and other in-classreading materials for discussion during class. Sharing your ideas, thoughts andfeelings about each topic will help to enhance your communication skills.
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Please review in-class reading materials fordiscussion during class. Sharing your ideas, thoughts and feelings about eachtopic will help to enhance your communication skills.
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授業方法/Method of instruction
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対面授業 / Classes in-person
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通常型 / regular
補足事項/Supplementary notesFirst class will be held online (on-demand). All subsequent classes will also meet face-to-face for the wholesemester.
Please check COURSEPOWERfor all of your assignments and learning material prior to each class. This coursework is based on concepts based onEnglish as a Second Language, and task-based learning scenarios.
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成績評価方法/Evaluation
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試験 Exam
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100%
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Assignments 10%
Midterm Examination 35%
Final Examination 45%
In-Class Participation 10%
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教科書/Textbooks
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Your instructor will provide all learning material for this coursework based on multiple sources. Please download all of your assignments and learning material prior to class.
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メッセージ/Message
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The real essence of work is concentrated energy...by Walter Begehot.
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その他/Others
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Based on the current dialogue among nations with regard to the current global warming crisis, the timeliness of taking actions with group leaders, organizations, and other platforms for open discussions can be the force that makes positive change possible for the future of our Great Planet Earth.
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キーワード/Keywords
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Creative problem-solving, Environmental politics, Positive Change
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