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講義概要/Course description
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Technology offers us more information in this digital age, and through this coursework, we will exploring various ways in which various forms of information are distributed through society as well as from the global perspective. By analyzing the current trends of how information influences society-at-large, we can realize the impact of social changes that fosters real time responses to situation and circumstances for people around the world. This coursework will be provide students a chance to express their opinions in a shared environment. By seeing how well-connected we are to each other, we can learn how to respond to problems quickly and efficiently within a critical response time. Thus, fostering more solidarity and unity across borders with other nations.
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達成目標/Course objectives
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With real-time stories of people and situations around the world, students will be able to see how information is vital for our very existence, and reading about ordinary people as well as leaders who care about what is happening around us each day. Through the exposure and in listening to the narratives of others around the world, the students will have a broad outreach of understanding of our commonality and the universality of the human existence in contemporary times. For this coursework, the students will be allowed to explore beyond their limits of understanding because the connection between people is in our hearts.
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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 that will help you isolate words into your own language. The immediacy of transferring any newfound knowledge will be beneficial for this coursework.
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授業計画/Lecture plan
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First class will be held online (on-demand). All other subsequent classes for this semester will be meeting face-to-face in the classroom. For course material, please download onto your computer.
LECTURE - The importance of Communication, and information access to various media platforms today. |
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The history of the Internet and who created the email system? |
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Let us talk about the legal issues relating to COPYRIGHT and how does it affect music today? Let us listen to some music over the ages and look at one legal case. |
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The internet brings us the news about the climate change, and how things are moving toward a more sustainable lifestyle. Let us listen to some environmental leaders |
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How are companies coming up with new innovative solutions for our lives? The e-commerce businesses have taken off since the pandemic, and COVID-19 had been affecting our daily lives globally. Let us take a look at how we are adapting quickly to new business ideas. |
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Review time for discussions |
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Midterm examination on the computer. Students will be allowed to bring their own notes to class. |
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Research methods on the Internet and source-checking for the truth. Why we need to check what we see on the Internet. Let us talk about what happened to the conspiracy theories in the USA, and how it has caused a great clash of wills between two political parties, the Democrats and the Republicans, and the USA elections on November 3, 2020. |
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Truth and Reality-based information versus disinformation on social media. Let us explore this more for discussion |
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The force of social media and how young people are making changes in society. Gun rights versus Gun control debate. Who is right? |
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Finding solutions by broadening our perspective on how other countries deal with problems. Solutions can be found on the Internet as well as social media. Let us explore the power of the media on the Internet and how we can change our world in a positive way. |
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Seeking information on experts in the field to compile data for presentation purposes. |
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Making your presentation a powerful one for your audience |
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Review for the second half of the semester |
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Final Examination on the computer. Students will be allowed to bring their own notes for this exam. |
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Please review your homework and other in-class readingmaterials 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 be meeting in the classroom in person and face-to face as well. Please download all learning material from COURSEPOWER before class each week. The methods utilized in enhancing the English proficiency of students will be based on ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE approaches, and through these task-based exercises and in-class participatory projects, students will be engaged at a high level of communicating to others at the international level.
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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 be providing all learning material on COURSEPOWER. Please check COURSEPOWER on a weekly basis to download this information on your computer prior to class.
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メッセージ/Message
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The essence of work is concentrated energy...by Walter Begehot
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その他/Others
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Working through this coursework, the goal for students will be to obtain a level of awareness of what information is useful in making good decisions for the future. Developing critical thinking skills can provide more opportunities in the field of bilingual talents as well as understanding situations in multicultural settings for communication purposes.
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キーワード/Keywords
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Research Strategies, Information Verification and Validity,
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