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科目名 Intensive Topic Studies  Understanding Digital Society
担当教員 Denison, G. Clinton
授業の目的、または到達目標 To understand and explore how computing and digital technology have influenced society in the past and present, with a critical look at what the future might hold.
Learning Goals: Students can
* Understand how key people and events in computing and digital technology have influenced society
* Understand the positive and negative effects that moving towards a digital society has caused
* Understand the extent to which their own lives are impacted by computing
* Improve and develop overall computer literacy
授業の概要 The course will cover how the development of computing has drastically changed our world-for better and for worse. To this end, we will explore a range of topics and people related to digital society. For example, Social Networking Services, smartphones, and new ways that people interact with computers. Students will discuss and debate issues as we critically examine past and current events to look at the roles played by computing and digital technology. Students will research and present on important people and events that have influenced digital society. In addition, students will apply this knowledge in practical ways to develop computer literacy.
科目群/ベンチマーク 共通英語科目　Standardﾚﾍﾞﾙ必修　
授業の形態 Classes will include a variety of discussions, short lectures, presentations, and skill-based activities (reading, writing, listening, and speaking).

Participating in class is important to improve your English ability and understand the material. Do your best to use English as much as possible in this course. Just coming to class is not enough.
* You will lose points if you do not participate actively in class discussions and activities.
* You will lose points if you use Japanese during English activities.
* You will lose points if you are not prepared for class.
* You will lose points if you are using your phone in class.
時間割   概要 宿題(予習・復習等)
1
  • Introduction to the class
  • Assign first research topics
  • Research first topic: 1 hour
2
  • A brief history of computing
  • Research and writing for first paper: 1 hour
  • Readings and worksheets: 1 hour
3
  • The digitization of our world
  • Response Paper 1 due
  • Assign second research topics
  • Research second topic: 1 hour
  • Readings and worksheets: 30 min
  • Study for quiz: 30 min
4
  • How technologies come together
  • Quiz 1
  • Research and writing for second paper: 1 hour
  • Readings and worksheets: 1 hour
5
  • Humans and machines
  • Research and writing for second paper: 1 hour 30 min
  • Readings and worksheets: 30 min
6
  • The Internet, accessing information, and the digital divide
  • Response Paper 2 due
  • Assign third research topics
  • Research third topic: 1 hour
  • Readings and worksheets: 30 min
  • Study for quiz: 30 min
7
  • Social Networking Services (1)
  • Quiz 2
  • Research third topic: 1 hour
  • Readings and worksheets: 1 hour
8
  • Social Networking Services (2)
  • Research and writing for third paper: 1 hour 30 min
  • Readings and worksheets: 30 min
9
  • Personal devices and Scams
  • Response Paper 3 due
  • Choose fourth research topics
  • Research fourth topic: 1 hour
  • Readings and worksheets: 30 min
  • Study for quiz: 30 min
10
  • Businesses and people in digital society
  • Quiz 3
  • Research fourth topic: 1 hour
  • Readings and worksheets: 1 hour
11
  • Protecting personal security online
  • Research and writing for fourth paper: 1 hour 30 min
  • Readings and worksheets: 30 min
12
  • Protecting personal privacy online
  • Response Paper 4 due
  • Research for final paper/presentation: 1 hour
  • Readings and worksheets: 30 min
  • Study for quiz: 30 min
13
  • The future of computing and digital society
  • Quiz 4
  • Writing and preparation for final paper/presentation: 2 hours
14
  • Student presentations (1)
  • Written Summary & reflection of research due
  • Course review
15
  • Student presentations (2)
  • Course wrap-up
  • Course review
準備学習 Students are required to read articles and complete homework tasks before each class to prepare for discussions. Students are also required to research several topics and share their findings throughout the course. Students must review and study the class material to prepare for quizzes.
教科書 Readings will be provided by the instructor in class.
参考文献 You will need a good dictionary (digital or paper).
You will need the Writing in English (WE) iBook on your iPad.
成績評価方法・基準 Classwork & quizzes: 40%
Research presentation: 20%
Written summary & reflection of research: 10%
Reflection & response papers (4): 30%

Feedback for assignments will be provided both in-class and through Google Classroom. Students will receive comments on their classwork, quizzes, and writing assignments. The research presentation will be scored using a rubric that will be given to students in advance.
備考 使用言語：英語