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Course Code etc
Academic Year 2024
College College of Community and Human Services
Course Code IC386
Theme・Subtitle The Effects of Globalization on Local Communities Around the World
Class Format Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)
Class Format (Supplementary Items) Lecture/講義
Campus Lecture
Campus Niiza
Semester Spring Semester
DayPeriod・Room Wed.2
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Credits 2
Course Number CMC2201
Language English
Class Registration Method Course Code Registration
Assigned Year 配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。
Prerequisite Regulations
Acceptance of Other Colleges 履修登録システムの『他学部・他研究科履修不許可科目一覧』で確認してください。
Course Cancellation 〇(履修中止可/ Eligible for cancellation)
Online Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper Limit
Relationship with Degree Policy 各授業科目は、学部・研究科の定める学位授与方針(DP)や教育課程編成の方針(CP)に基づき、カリキュラム上に配置されています。詳細はカリキュラム・マップで確認することができます。
Notes 2022年度以前入学者対象
異文化(PEACE/DLP)生履修不可

【Course Objectives】

The main objective of this course is to raise awareness among students about various issues that emerge from global political, economic and social trends and affect local communities. and to encourage them to think about such problems from different viewpoints.
Another objective is to, through the study of important terms from various fields, such as political science and economics, and brief debates, enable students to improve their ability to discuss political, economic, cultural and environmental issues.

【Course Contents】

While looking at how accelerated globalization has affected communities around the world, we shall examine the relationship between global conditions and changes on one hand, and various problems faced by local communities (such as political and military conflict, poverty, social and economic disparity, or environmental destruction) on the other.

Japanese Items

【授業計画 / Course Schedule】

1 Course introduction

During this class the students will be informed about the goals and contents of the course, as well as about the grading criteria and expected attitude in the class.
2 What are global society, globalization and local communities?

Here, we shall examine the concept of global society, definitions of globalization and some main approaches to studying the effects of globalization on countries and local communities.
3 How global political changes and relations affect local communities I

Here we shall examine how global changes in political systems, political trends and power relations affect individual countries and local communities in them by focusing on the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of communism in Europe and elsewhere.
4 How global political changes and relations affect local communities II

During this class we will turn our attention to the issues of interethnic conflict, ethnic cleansing and refuge crises while focusing on the civil war in former Yugoslavia, which followed the collapse of communism in that country.
5 How global political changes and relations affect local communities III

In this class we shall address the issue of large-scale migrations caused by political instability and persecution and how they affect local communities in the countries which receive large numbers of immigrants.
6 Globalization, religion and local communities I

In this class we shall address the issue of the relationship between globalization and religion on a theoretical level.
7 Globalization, religion and local communities II

Here, by focusing on the case of Muslim communities in France and the relationship between traditional Muslim religious values and modern French secular values, we shall examine how global trends such as increased migration and mixing of different cultures affect the life in local communities.
8 Guidance regarding the term-end paper

During this class, students will be given information regarding the format of the term-end paper and grading criteria. Instructions will also be given regarding how to write a persuasive, objective paper.
9 Globalization and Economy I

In this lecture, while also introducing the economic and social benefits of globalization, we shall theoretically discuss economic problems in local communities brought about by globalization, global markets and the pursuit of profit, such as the income gap, poor working conditions, etc.
10 Globalization and Economy II

Here, by focusing on the case of Bangladesh, we shall talk about the problem of poor working conditions and the exploitation of workers as a consequence of the global integration of markets and supply chains.
11 Globalization and Economy III

In this class we shall take up the issue of child labor in Africa and examine how it is related to global trends in technology and economy.
12 Globalization and Environmental Destruction I

Here we shall broadly examine how the global demand for resources affects the natural environment and how environmental destruction affects human health.
13 Globalization and Environmental Destruction II

In this class, while focusing on the case of the gold rush in Peru, we will examine the consequences of environmental destruction brought about by economic globalization on local communities in the Amazon region.
14 Course summary

Here, we shall look back at the entire course and think about the relationship between global and local issues.

【活用される授業方法 / Teaching Methods Used】

板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド(パワーポイント等)の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above

【授業時間外(予習・復習等)の学修 / Study Required Outside of Class】

Students will be required to read an academic paper or a book on globalization-related issues, so as to be able to write their term-end paper.

【成績評価方法・基準 / Evaluation】

種類 (Kind)割合 (%)基準 (Criteria)
レポート試験 (Report Exam) 80
平常点 (In-class Points)20 Attitude in class(20%)
備考 (Notes)

【テキスト / Textbooks】

その他 (Others)
Students will be given a Power Point file containing all the lectures.

【参考文献 / Readings】

【履修にあたって求められる能力 / Abilities Required to Take the Course】

A high level of English ability is required.

【学生が準備すべき機器等 / Equipment, etc., that Students Should Prepare】

【その他 / Others】

【注意事項 / Notice】