Regional theory

Every year, Shimonoseki City University opens up local theory classes for students to citizens. In the fall semester of 2009, lectures will be held 14 times from September 28 to January 26 as follows on the theme of "Thinking about the Region from Regional Transformation". Any citizen can take the course freely, so please join us (no application required, free tuition fee).

Time	September 28, October 5, 19, November 2, 9, 16, 30, December 7, 14, 21, 24 (Thu), January 18, 25, 26 (Tue) Every Monday 5 hours from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm (The 11th December 24 is Thursday, and the 14th January 26 is the same time on Tuesday.)
Place	121 classroom on the second floor of Lecture Block A, Shimonoseki City University (planned)

[Objects of the lecture]

　In this lecture, we will consider society from the viewpoint of place, especially the familiar living space. In the past, everyday life was almost complete in the territorial area, and it was also called a community. However, due to the development of transportation and communication means and the emergence of various opportunities, division of labor has progressed, and community-like local communities have become hardly seen. These changes have made people's lives substantially substantially rich, but they cannot be said to have become spiritually rich.
　In today's society, the gap between rich and those that are not rich is gradually increasing. In terms of location, the "regional disparities" between rich and declining regions is expanding. How this happened, how the region changes due to changes in the situation, such as areas that are well managed and lively, and on the contrary, areas that are sick with major problems. Think while showing specific examples.

[Main Class Plan (Shirabass)]

１．First of all,
2 to 4. Reorganization of local governments and organizations and regions
(Regional merger) Shimonoseki City (non-merger municipalities) Yamatsuri-cho, Fukushima Prefecture, Abu-cho, Yamaguchi Prefecture, Kue-cho, Oita Prefecture
5 to 7. Changes in Corporate Locations and Region
(Automotive Industry) Toyota City, Kanda Town, Fukuoka Prefecture, Zama City (shipbuilding industry) Innoshima City, Shimonoseki City 　(Petochemicals) Niihama City (Chemistry) Ube City, Omuta City
8-10. Changes in Traffic Conditions and Region
(From terminal to passing cities) Shimonoseki, Hakodate, Takamatsu 　(Improvement of traffic access) Kakunodate Town, Akita Prefecture, Obuse Town, Nagano Prefecture, Kurokawa Onsen in Kumamoto Prefecture, Yufuin Town, Yufu City
11-13. Changes in Agricultural Administration and Region
(Green tourism and rural development) Iiyama City, Yamaguchi Prefecture (Nagato City, etc.), Usa City Ajimu, Matsuura City 　　Totsukawa-mura, Nara
１４． At the end

[Graster evaluation, etc.]

　Citizens do not have exams or grade evaluations.

[Textbooks and reference books]

　We do not use textbooks, but we will distribute materials during class. Reference books will be provided at the time of class.

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

Inquiries and applications

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