WATABE Yuki “Japanese Universities and Students”
Course information
| 1. Lecture Subject | Special Topics on Global Issues |
|---|---|
| 2. Lecture Title | Japanese Universities and Students (English) |
| 3. Number of Credits | 2 |
| 4. Eligible Years | Undergraduate |
| 5. Instructor | WATABE Yuki |
| 6. Term/Day/Period | 2nd Semester / Tuesday / 5th Period (16:20~17:50) |
| 7. Language of Instruction | English |
| 8. Class Outline, Objectives | This course aims to explore the issues of universities and students in the process of globalization by examining the case of Japan. Thecourse is designed to encourage students to develop constructive views on the issues and draw comparisons between educationalpractices of university systems and attitudes and behaviors of university students in Japan and their home country. The three learning objectives of this course are: 1. Understand the issues tied to globalization and how these issues may impact universities and their students in Japan, your homecountry, and other countries 2. Learn about the perspectives held by those living and working outside your home country and of the impact their views have on highereducation 3. Conduct group projects and present major findings to the class To achieve those learning objectives, different types of learning activities will be employed, including lectures, guest speakers, discussions,and interviews. |
| 9. Class Schedule | Week 1 Orientation @ Zoom The Zoom URL will be posted on Google Classroom. Week 2-3 Higher Education System in Japan Week 4 University Students (1): Academic engagement and performance Week 5 University Students (2): Career perspectives Week 6 Globalization and Higher Education System (1): Higher Education and SDGs Week 7 Globalization and Higher Education System (2): Internationalization of Japanese universities Week 8 Globalization and Higher Education System (3): Development of global human resource/global talent and international student mobility Week 9 Globalization and Higher Education System (4): English as a lingua franca Week 10 Globalization and Higher Education Systems (5): Cost sharing and accessibility in higher education Week 11-15 Group Project Presentation and Discussion |
| 10. Evaluation/Assignments | Final grades will be determined as follows: 40% Attendance and class participation 30% Two (2) short essays 30% Group Project All assignments must be completed to pass the course. More than four (4) absences will result in a fail (F) for the class. Two (2) late arrivals (more than 20 minutes late) equal one (1) absence. |
| 11. Textbooks | |
| 12. Out of Class Study | Students are required to prepare for and review classes according to the goal and contents of each class. A list of required reading for each class will be provided in the first class. You can obtain the articles and book chapters in the list through Tohoku University Library Online Catalog. Additional reading will be announced in class. |
| 13. Notes on Enrolling | This course will be delivered through synchronic online teaching. Students need their own computer and headset to attend classes. |
| 14. Syllabus URL | Japanese Universities and Students |
| 15. ICL Enrollment Limit | 5 |
| 16. Language Requirements | This course requires a certain level of English proficiency. TOEFL ITP 530 or higher is desirable. |
| 17. Frequency of Intercultural Collaborative Learning Activities | 100％ |
| 18. Other (Notes for ICL Enrollees) | The first class will be held at Zoom. |