Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
53096:Sustainable Urban Policy Ⅱ (P) 2023 Spring Wed4 College　Of　Policy　Science ANDO YUKARI 2

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

B276

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

The main objective of this course is to familiarise students with the concepts of and major debates on sustainable development, and to further understanding of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Through this course students will be able to contextualise and analyse the issues and areas they are interested in role of sustainable development. The course is open to students of all disciplines.
At the beginning of every course, the designated chapter will be presented by the participants.

Student Attainment Objectives

(1) Students will be able to explain about SDGs.
(2) Students will be able to explain a significance role of SDGs in Global World.
(3) Students will be able to explain how SDGs affects to our lives.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1

Introduction

Class Guidance, Introduction to Sustainable Development

2

Goal 1: No Poverty

End poverty in all its forms everywhere

3

Goal 2: Zero Hunger

End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

4

Goal 3: Good Health and Well-Being

Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages

5

Goal 4: Quality Education

Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

6

Goal 5: Gender Equality

Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

7

Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

8

Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all

9

Goal 10: Reduced Inequality

Reduce inequality within and among countries

10

Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient and sustainable

11

Goal 13: Climate Action

Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

12

Goal 14: Life below Water

Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development

13

Goal 15: Life on Land

Protect, restore and promote sustainable use of terrestrial ecosystems, sustainably manage forests, combat desertification, and halt and reverse land degradation and halt biodiversity loss

14

Goal 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels

15

Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Strengthen the means of implementation and revitalize the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development

Class Format

BCP停止の場合は、BCPレベル0～2の記載どおりに授業が行われます。
During the suspension period of BCP, classes will be as described in BCP levels 0-2.

In the case of BCP Level 1 or 2: 8 classes on Face to Face basis, 7 classes on Media basis (either live-streamed classes or on-demand classes).
※The first class is likely to be a Media class. (The details will be announced on manaba+R course news.)
In the case of BCP Level 3 or higher: All the classes are to be conducted on Media basis.

BCPレベル1～2 ：対面授業8回、メディア授業7回
第1回目講義は、メディア授業となります（詳細はmanaba+Rコースニュースで通知）
BCPレベル3以上：メディア授業

Recommendations for Private Study

Students are strongly required to read the appointed reading in advance.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written) 0

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)		 0

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

1. Communication Paper 20%
2. Presentation 30%
3. Term Paper (Final Day of the Class) 50%

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

The schedule is subject to change.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
The Sustainable Development Goals Report 2022 United Nations United Nations

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Knowledge Platform
https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/?menu=1300

Millennium Development Goals (MDGs)
http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Communication Paper,Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

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