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COMPUTERS IN JAPANESE SOCIETY AND BEYOND
| Lecturer(s) | SEABORN, KATIE |
|---|---|
| Credit(s) | 2 |
| Academic Year/Semester | 2023 Spring (2nd Half) |
| Day/Period | Tue.2/Thu.2 |
| Campus | Mita |
| Class Format | Face-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person) |
| Registration Number | 26311 |
| Faculty/Graduate School | INTERNATIONAL CENTER |
| Year Level | 2, 3, 4 |
| Course Description | A course to aim to learn fundamental theory and practice in the social, political, legal, and ethical implications of computer-based technologies in Japan. |
| K-Number | CIN-CO-90313-212-83 |
| Course Administrator | Faculty/Graduate School | CIN | INTERNATIONAL CENTER |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department/Major | CO | ||
| Main Course Number | Level | 9 | Others |
| Major Classification | 0 | Other Course | |
| Minor Classification | 31 | International Center Course (Natural Sciences) - Science | |
| Subject Type | 3 | Elective subject | |
| Supplemental Course Information | Class Classification | 2 | Lecture |
| Class Format | 1 | Face-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person) | |
| Language of Instruction | 2 | English | |
| Academic Discipline | 83 | Science and Engineering (Science and Technology) | |
Course Contents/Objectives/Teaching Method/Intended Learning Outcome
Course Description
This course will introduce students to fundamental theory and practice on the social, political, legal, and ethical implications of computer technologies in Japan and abroad. Through in-class activities, group assignments, and reflection work, students will gain a basic understanding of essential concepts, modern and historical cases, and guidelines for best practice. Key concepts include AI bias, privacy in the social media era, personal data and digital behaviour tracking, vectors of misinformation, stereotypes in design, digital inclusion, and more. The main objective is to inform and encourage critical thinking in students who will be playing key roles in deciding, creating, marketing, governing, and disseminating computer technologies in Japan.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. Describe the key concepts in society relevant to computing in the modern era.
2. Explain the roles of social, political, legal, and ethical factors in contemporary computing research and technology innovation practice.
3. Critically reflect on these factors in their own thinking, orientations, and practice within the contexts of their education, daily lives, workplaces, and future aspirations for the development of new technologies.
4. Communicate these reflections to others as well as collaborate with others to evaluate and debate praxis and case studies.
5. Extend this knowledge and practice to future coursework and beyond.
Teaching Method
Typically, the first class each week will introduce a new topic, with interactive activities (e.g., hands-on demos, brainstorming, quick activities), individual reflection, and group discussion. Students will be given a homework assignment to be completed before the second class that week. That second class will start with a discussion of the homework and introduce the next topic for that week. Students will be expected to complete readings from the text and/or other sources before the next week of classes. Attendance is taken randomly in every class.
This course will introduce students to fundamental theory and practice on the social, political, legal, and ethical implications of computer technologies in Japan and abroad. Through in-class activities, group assignments, and reflection work, students will gain a basic understanding of essential concepts, modern and historical cases, and guidelines for best practice. Key concepts include AI bias, privacy in the social media era, personal data and digital behaviour tracking, vectors of misinformation, stereotypes in design, digital inclusion, and more. The main objective is to inform and encourage critical thinking in students who will be playing key roles in deciding, creating, marketing, governing, and disseminating computer technologies in Japan.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. Describe the key concepts in society relevant to computing in the modern era.
2. Explain the roles of social, political, legal, and ethical factors in contemporary computing research and technology innovation practice.
3. Critically reflect on these factors in their own thinking, orientations, and practice within the contexts of their education, daily lives, workplaces, and future aspirations for the development of new technologies.
4. Communicate these reflections to others as well as collaborate with others to evaluate and debate praxis and case studies.
5. Extend this knowledge and practice to future coursework and beyond.
Teaching Method
Typically, the first class each week will introduce a new topic, with interactive activities (e.g., hands-on demos, brainstorming, quick activities), individual reflection, and group discussion. Students will be given a homework assignment to be completed before the second class that week. That second class will start with a discussion of the homework and introduce the next topic for that week. Students will be expected to complete readings from the text and/or other sources before the next week of classes. Attendance is taken randomly in every class.
Course Plan
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Method of Evaluation
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Textbooks
Baecker, Ronald M. (2019). Computers and Society: Modern Perspectives. Oxford University Press: Oxford, UK.
Reference Books
Baase, Sara & Henry, Timothy M. (2017) A Gift of Fire: Social, Legal and Ethical Issues for Computing Technology (5th ed.). Pearson: Upper Saddle River, NJ.
Lecturer's Comments to Students
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