G30 Fall AY2021

Special Lecture (Studium Generale I)
Undergraduate / Graduate

Undergraduate

Registration CodeCourse Category

InterD LiberalCredits

Term (Semester) / Day / Period

G-I (1st year, Fall Semester) / Fri. / 5 (16:30～18:00)

Instructor

VASSILEVA Maria0065511

Contact e-mail of the Instructormnvassileva@ilas.nagoya-u.ac.jp●Goals of the Course
The name “Studium Generale” means “General Studies” in Latin and comes from old European universities,
still used in many German universities. The course focuses on “diversity”. The goal is for students to get
exposure to different ideas – from both the speakers and other participants. The course cultivates a multifacetedview of the world and communication skills, which are fundamental competencies for future members of thesociety. ストゥディウム・ゲネラーレとはヨーロッパで 800 年の伝統を持つ「開かれた⼤学」です。
その理念に基づいた講義を体験することを狙う。様々なトピックで初⼼者にも分かりやすく噛み砕いた講義を英語で開講します。対象者は皆さんです！使⽤⾔語は英語。学内留学の気分!
●Objectives of the Course
Students will increase their understanding and appreciation of wide range of scientific fields, as well as
business, careers and arts topics. Students will gain experience discussing with participants from other majors
and countries. Student develop these competencies while using English language.
●Course Content or Plan
The format of the course includes talks by invited speakers and guided discussions among participants.
A different speaker, from Nagoya University or elsewhere, gives each talk thus the content of each session isdifferent.
This course is conducted entirely online. The lectures are provided as recorded videos and are accessible any
time (on-demand online). Class time is used for interactive group discussions (live online).
The exact schedule and instructions on how to access the course materials will be provided on NUCT.
●Course Prerequisites and Related Courses
No prior scientific knowledge in any field is required. Everyone is welcome!
●Course Evaluation Method and Criteria
This course provides a choice of TWO LEARNING TRACKS, to encourage students to make proactive
decisions on how they engage with the course content, and to manage their work load.
Individual Learning Track:
Written report for each lecture (70%); Participation in 5 discussion sessions (30%)
Team Project Learning Track:
Written report for 5 lectures (40%); Participation in 5 discussion sessions (30%); Team project (30%)
Lecture reports grading criteria: Each report should answer the provided questions and be several sentences
long. Grading criteria for reports: (1) understanding lecture content, (2) logical thinking and analysis of lecture
content, (3) organization of text, and (4) English language usage. A detailed grading rubric is provided on thecourse site.
Team project grading criteria: Each team should prepare one project using a topic related to one course
lecture. The project should be the work of the entire team and be presented in English during the designatedclass at the end of the course. The project is graded based on (1) team effort, (2) topic development, (3)presentation and (4) English language usage.
Withdrawal (W) grade: Students who do not intent to complete the course need to submit a Course
Withdrawal Form. This can be done at any time during the course. Students who register but never come toclass will receive an W grade. この講義を最後まで履修しない場合には、履修取り下げ届を提出すること。この手続きは、授業期間中いつでも可能。
●Study Load (Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours)
This course will expect watching lecture videos and submitting report on the lecture content outside classhours. The report completion may sometime involve independent small online research.
Students who choose Team project learning track will work on their project outside class hours.

G30 Fall AY2021●How to Respond to Questions
Email course manager Prof. Vassileva at mnvassileva@ilas.noagoya-u.ac.jp●Notice for Students
1. This course uses the second Nagoya University online platform – Canvas. Access instructions will beprovided on the course NUCT site.
2. Note that this course is also an open course! Participants who are not undergraduate university students
register through a separate course website. ILAS students do not need to register there.
Participants registering for the Open Course (through the course website) follow separate requirements to receive
a Certificate of Completion. These requirements DO NOT apply to credit-seeking students registering as ILAScourse.
●Message from the Instructor
Videos of some previous talks may be seen on Nagoya University OCW page:
http://ocw.nagoya-u.jp/index.php?lang=en&mode=c&id=624&page_type=index
Some lectures have been translated into Japanese and added to the NUAcL webpage:
http://nuact.ilas.nagoya-u.ac.jp/ocw/index.html●Courses taught by Instructors with practical experience

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