【EN】GLP International Seminar (Australia), International Seminar (Australia) in Autumn-Winter 2024
Course Overview
The distinguished feature of this course is the COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning) program set up with Monash University under the theme of “Global, Regional, and Local Perspectives in Asian Society”. The virtual classroom composed of students from various cultural, historical, and regional backgrounds allows for deepening our understanding of the dynamics of contemporary Asia. Within this unique setting, students have opportunities to launch an interesting social issue to discuss, process the group work, and present the outcome to audiences.
This course sets the common topic “Liveability” for COIL group work, which consists of multiple dimensions of socioeconomic activities and views interacting. The COIL works are accompanied by introductory visual material for students to enhance online collaboration, but also preliminary discussion sessions under the topic of “BOSAI” (disaster prevention efforts) for Hitotsubashi students.
While the COIL program highlights extending our local views, the course is complemented by special sessions inviting guest speakers of national diplomats and researchers to address national and regional perspectives in Asia. One of these speakers focuses is to address how the states and regional organizations assess discussion in multicultural settings and promote collaboration.
Course Goals
- Comprehend local, regional, and global views/perspectives to analyze issues in Asian societies.
- Reflect on the relevance of Asian experiences of social change to other national and individual circumstances.
- Advance communication skills in discussing topics raised, assessing group work, and integrating analysis to present findings to a range of audiences.
- Understand that cultural context affects the dynamics of individual/group dimensions.
Course Contents
| 1 | Introduction |
| 2 | Bosai Initiatives(1) What is Bosai? |
| 3 | Bosai Initiatives (2): Local perspectives |
| 4 | Bosai Initiatives (3): ASEAN perspectives |
| 5 | Special session: national perspectives |
| 6 | Preparation for COIL (1): What is liveability? |
| 7 | Preparation for COIL (2): Group work and discussion |
| 8 | COIL (1): Joint introductory session |
| 9 | COIL (2): Group work (1) |
| 10 | COIL (3): Group work (2) |
| 11 | COIL (4): Group work (3) |
| 12 | COIL (5): Joint presentation session |
| 13 | Group feedback/Self-reflection |
Course period and module
Quarters: AutumnーWinter (SeptemberーDecember, 2024)
Day and Period: Tuesdays, 2nd period
Module: In-person/Online
Readings/Materials
There are no reading materials assigned prior to the course. Relevant materials are to be provided in “Manaba” upon registration.
Evaluation
Undergraduate (PASS/FAIL) / Graduates (5-level-assessment)
Evaluation consists of:
- Class participation 30%
- Presentation 20%
- Submission of reflection papers 50%
Registration Form
Please fill out this form and submit by September 10th, 2024, 11:59 PM.
https://forms.gle/x4oEswbw85btL3wN8
Instructor
Yukako Tanaka-Sakabe
Tanaka-Sakabe received her Ph.D. (in Political Science) from Waseda University and Master in Public Administration from Cornell University. Her research focuses on peace and security, especially in concerning the situation of weak states/conflict-affected areas. She looks for institutions, causes of conflict, conflict resolution, democratization, state-building, peacebuilding in the local context, international peace operations, and strategies of the supply side for international cooperation. She has professional experience and has done fieldwork in Asia and Africa.
Email: tanaka.sakabe@r.hit-u.ac.jp
Office hours: By appointment (please contact the instructor by email)
