Regional theory

Every year, Shimonoseki City University opens community theory classes for students to citizens. In the fall semester of 2009, lectures will be given 14 times from September 28 to January 26, with the theme of "Thinking about the region from the transformation of the region." Any citizen can attend the course freely, so please join us (no application required, no tuition fee).

Time	September 28, October 5, 19, November 2, 9, 16, 30, December 7, 14, 21, 24 (Thursday), January 18, 25, 26 (Tuesday) Every Monday 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm (The 11th December 24 is Thursday, and the 14th January 26 is Tuesday at the same time.)
Location	121 classrooms on the 2nd floor of Lecture Block A, Shimonoseki City University (planned)

[Aim of the lecture]

　In this lecture, we will examine society from a place perspective, especially from a familiar living space. In the past, everyday life was completed almost within a territorial range, and it was also called a community. However, due to the development of transportation means and the emergence of various opportunities, the division of labor has progressed, and there are almost no community-based communities. Such changes have made people's lives significantly richer materially, but it cannot be said that they have become spiritually richer.
　In modern society, the gap between rich and non-existent is gradually widening. "Regional disparities" in regions rich and declining regions are expanding in terms of location. How this happened, how the region changes due to changes in the situation, such as areas that are well managed and lively, and conversely, areas that are suffering from major problems. Think while showing specific examples.

[Main class plan (syllabus)]

１．Introduction
2-4. Reorganization of Local Governments and Organizations and Regions
(Regional merger) Shimonoseki City (local government that does not merge) Yamatsuri Town, Fukushima Prefecture, Abu Town, Yamaguchi Prefecture, and Kuju Town, Oita Prefecture
5-7. Changes in location of companies and regions
Toyota City, Kanda Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, Zama City (shipbuilding industry) Innoshima City, Shimonoseki City 　(Petrochemicals) Niihama City (Chemicals) Ube City, Omuta City
8-10. Changes in traffic conditions and areas
(From terminal to passing city) Shimonoseki, Hakodate, Takamatsu 　(Improvement of traffic access) Kakudate Town, Akita Prefecture, Obuse Town, Nagano Prefecture, Kurokawa Onsen, Kumamoto Prefecture, Yufuin Town, Yufu City
11-13. Changes in Agricultural Administration and Regions
(Green Tourism and Rural Development) Iiyama City, Yamaguchi Prefecture (Nagato City, etc.), Usa City Ajimu, Matsuura City, etc. 　　Totsukawa-mura, Nara
１４． At the end

[School Evaluation, etc.]

　Citizens do not have exams or grade evaluations.

[Textbooks and Reference Books]

　No textbook will be used and materials will be distributed at the time of class. Reference books will be given at the time of class.

　We look forward to your participation. The date and time of the lecture and the classroom are subject to change. For the latest information, please refer to the Regional Co-creation Center page.

Inquiries and applications

Executive Office Academic Affairs Group, Shimonoseki City University
TEL. 083-254-8613 / FAX. 083-253-1622