Information Society & People

Course Purpose
The purpose of this course is for students to understand benefits and problems of advancement of information oriented society through individual and group reseach in collaboration with Sanda City,
and to acquire leadership to manage classroom activities.
It also aims to clarify problems through dialogue with local residents and enhance human power through actions.
As a major feature, students and faculty members discuss the content of the lessons.
Learning Goals
Students will be able to develop their basic knowledge and understanding of an information-oriented society.
Students will be able to work as group and develop cooperative learning and communication and leadership skills.
Students will be able to utilize Local SNS「Hyokomu」 effectively as means of conducting individual and group work.
Specifically, it manages classes, moderates, and plans and manages projects.
Clarify local issues through actions and verbalize the voices of local residents (listening and writing).
Finally, You will report the activity contents to Mayor of Sanda.
Topic
Session 1Orientation about the contents and methods of class / group subject research (project)
Session 2Cooperation with Sanda City Youth Town Development Division, etc. for proposal and selection of this year's theme ① The youth town development section, agricultural creation section, collaboration promotion section, and urban renewal section explain the current situation and issues.
Session 3Listening to explanations about the challenges and prospects of activities from organizations and companies that are engaged in community activities in Sanda City.
Collaboration with Sanda City's Youth Community Development Section②
Session 4Organize and analyze group project themes proposed by each person
Organization of each group's theme and members 
Building trust within the group
Session 5Group project promotion discussion and group formation confirmed
Session 6Preparatory discussion for the mid-term presentation of the group project to be held next week
Session 7Intermediate group presentation
Presentations from each group, Q&A and discussion
Collaboration with Sanda City Youth Community Development Section ③
Session 8Analysis and evaluation of intermediate group presentations
Cooperation with Sanda City Youth Town Development Division ④
Session 9Proposals, evaluations, and discussions on the content and direction of the final group presentation
Session 10Progress report and discussion for the final group presentation
Session 11Discussion of each group's issues for the final group presentation
Session 12Preparation and confirmation for the final group presentation
Session 13Final group presentation and Q & A / discussion
Cooperation with Sanda City Youth Town Development Division ⑤
Session 14Summary and review of learning in individual and group projects and for further learning (next initiative) in the future
**This content is based on April 1, 2024. For the latest syllabus information and details, please check the syllabus information inquiry page provided by the university.**