Kobe Institute of Computing, Syllabus 2022

1. Course Code2286
2. Course Title
S21e: Social Development
3. Teacher
TAKAHARA, Toshiro
4. Term
Fall 1
5. Course Requirements (Courses / Knowledge prerequisite for this course)
None

6. Course Overview and Objectives
Social Innovation by ICT and Yourself: To understand this phrase, this course will
explore our own cultural assets, learn how to use them as strength, and learn how
an individual is connected to big social dynamics such as social innovation. Throughvarious discussions and thought experiments, the students will acquire thenecessary skill to navigate social transformation and to build an appropriate
development projects.
7. Course Outline
1 Lesson 1: Course introduction/ Kick off/ Method introduction
2 Lesson 2: Cultural diversity and intercultural communication (What is identity?)
3 Lesson 3: Anthropology, sociology and development
4 Lesson 4: Concept of Development, Social development and Social Innovation
Lesson 5: Concept of Innovation (disruptive innovation and sustainable
5innovation)
6 Lesson 6: Social Change/ Paradigme shift
7 Lesson 7: Technological Singularity/ Moore’s Law and Problem 2045
8 Lesson 8: Ethical framework (Right or Wrong)
9 Lesson 9: Empowerment and participatory method
10 Lesson 10: Inclusive development
11 Lesson 11: Space, time and people for ICT4D Project
12 Lesson 12: Case study and discussion
13 Lesson 13: Case study and discussion (Report preparation)
14 Lesson 14: Presentation session (Group or Individual)
15 Lesson 15: Sum up and evaluation
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8. Textbooks (Required Books for this course)
None9. Reference Books (optional books for further study)
The singularity is near -Ray Kurzweil
Pedagogy of the oppressed -Paulo Freire
10. Course Goals (Attainment Targets)(1) To acquire the knowledge on basic concepts of social development(2) To understand his/her own strength and to know how to use it(3) To acquire the ability to adapt the social changes(4) To understand the basic concept of social development project
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11. Correspondence relationship between Educational goals and Course goals
Educational goals of the school
Course Goals
High level ICT Basic academic skills
Specialized knowledge and literacyskills
Ability to continually improve own strengths(1)(2)(3)(4)Problemsetting(1)(2)(3)(4)
Ability to discover andHypothesis planning(1)(2)(3)(4)
Human skill resolve the problem Hypothesis testing
Practice(Tankyu skill） in society
Fundamental
Ability to step forward(2)
Ability to think through(3)(4)
Competencies for
Ability to work in a team(3)
Working Persons
Professional ethics
12. Evaluation
Goals
Evaluation method & point allocation
examination

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Allocation
13. Evaluation Criteria
Examination

Quiz

Reports PresentationDeliverables〇〇〇〇〇〇〇〇〇503020

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Quiz

ReportsAll the analysis method should be used to construct a storyline andsocial phenomenon must be clearly explained in this report.

Presentation

Deliverables

The situation should be well analysed and the specificity and uniquefeatures should be clearly outlined.
The statement must be correctly composed and reflect the author'soriginal idea.

Other
14. Active Learning
Hourly percentage of active learning within the whole class time40%
1 Active learning such as problem solving assignment using theknowledge and skills acquired in class.

Sometimes

2 Active learning such as group works and discussions.

All the time

3 Outcome presentations and feedbacks.

Sometimes

4 Students actively make decisions on how the class should beconducted.

Sometimes

15. Notes
This course does not use any textbook, but course materials will be provided onMoodle.
16. Course plan(Notice) This plan is tentative and might be changed at the time of delivery

Lesson 1: Course introduction/ Kick off/ Method introduction

Lecture & Discussion:
90min

1. Course introduction and kick off
2. Skills to be obtained at the end of the course
3. Mindset and sharing
4. Grading method: theme of the presentation and report

Lesson 2: Cultural diversity and intercultural communication(What is identity?)
1. What is the cultural diversity?
2. How to use the diversity as strength.
3. Basics of intercultural communication
4. Question of identity

Lecture & Discussion:
90minLesson 3: Anthropology, sociology and development

Lecture & Discussion:
90min

1. Introduction of antholopology & sociology
2. Why they are important to plan a development project?
3. How to use efficiently the knowledge of antholopology and sociology in adevelopment project
4. Discussion
Lesson 4: Concept of Development, Social development andSocial Innovation

Lecture, 45 min,Discussion, 45 min

1. Concept of development
2. Different models of development
3. Concept of Social Development
4. Social Innovation (by ICT and yourself)
Lesson 5: Concept of Innovation (disruptive innovation andsustainable innovation)

Lecture, 45 min,Discussion, 45 min

1. Lecture: Different definition of innovation, common point and synonymes
2. Discussion: What is innovation?

Lesson 6: Social Change/ Paradigme shift

Lecture, 60 min,Discussion, 30 min

1. Theory of social change: Robert E. Park and “Marginal Man”
2. Paradigm shift and disruptive innovation: Example3. Pros & Cons of social change
4. Future Prediction and dystopia
Lesson 7: Technological Singularity/ Moore’s Law andProblem 2045

Lecture, 60 min,Discussion 30 min

1. Technological singularity (hypothesis, theoretical background and reality)
2. Explore the ability of A.I. and its limit
3. What is “Proust Effect”?
4. Chinese room experimenrt
5. Discussion: Will the technological singularity really happen?
Assignment (Essay) : Artificial Intelligence, fantasy or reality?
Lesson 8: Ethical framework (Right or Wrong)
1. What is ethical framework? Why is it important?
2. Minimize the risk and make a failure into success
3. Discourse systems and critical pedagogy

Presentation, 80 min,Discussion, 10 min

Lesson 9: Empowerment and participatory method

Lecture 60min,
Discussion 30min

1. Definition of empowerment
2. Methodology of empowerment
3. Discussion: "Equality and Equity"
4. Participatory Method: Possibility and limitation

Lesson 10: Inclusive development

Lecture: 60min,
Discussion: 30min

1. Definition of empowerment
2. Methodology of empowerment
3. Discussion: "Equality and Equity"
4. Participatory Method: Possibility and limitation
Assignment: Presentation on City Landscape "What is the iconic landscape in yourcountry? Why is it important for you?"
Lesson 11: Space, time and people for ICT4D ProjectLecture, 60 min,Discussion, 30 min

1. Human and its habitat (Design of the cities)
2. How ICT can contribute to design cities?
3. Discussion session
Lesson 12: Case study and discussion

Discussion: 90min

1. Case study discussion: What is the proper form of development in Africa?
Imagine how the technology contributes to increase the unity and happiness in theafrican society.
Lesson 13: Case study and discussion (Report preparation)

Individual/ Group
work: 90min

1. Preparation for report on "What is the proper form of development in Africa?
Imagine how the technology contributes to increase the unity and happiness in theafrican society."

Lesson 14: Presentation session (Group or Individual)

Presentation: 90min

1. Presentation session for report on "What is the proper form of development inAfrica? Imagine how the technology contributes to increase the unity and happinessin the african society."

Lesson 15: Sum up and evaluation

Discussion: 90min

1. Revision of the course, important points to remember, and class feedback