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Class introduction
Introduction to Gamenics
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The mechanism that makes games so addictive.
Unraveling that secret and applying it to society
Instructor: Professor SAITO AkihiroUnraveling that secret and applying it to society
Based on his experience as a game creator at Nintendo, the lecturer has systematized the mechanisms that make people engrossed in games as "Gamenics Theory." In this Lecture, we will use famous game footage to unravel its secrets. You will learn the mechanism of services that people want to do because they are fun. This is a unique Lecture that will explore applications to various aspects of society, such as education and healthcare.
consumer society theory
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Hobbies that require money and time,
It is connected to society and culture.
Instructor: Professor Takayuki TerashimaIt is connected to society and culture.
We will explore the mechanisms of society and culture, and how they change over time, using our consumer behavior, such as entertainment and hobbies, as a starting point. By incorporating the latest data and relatable topics, and comparing them with other fields such as marketing and economics, we will cultivate the ability to re-examine our own consumption and think about future lifestyles.
Local community theory
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This class explores regional revitalization from the perspective of community. Communities take many forms, including neighborhood associations, NPOs working to solve social problems, hobby groups, and connections on social media. As a staff member of a social welfare council, I have been involved in community development firsthand and have witnessed how connections between people lead to the resolution of local issues and enrich the lives of those involved. I will share my experiences and together we will consider how communities can connect people to each other and to society.
In a society with a declining population
Thinking about the nature of communities
Instructor: Lecturer Hodai IwagakiThinking about the nature of communities
This class explores regional revitalization from the perspective of community. Communities take many forms, including neighborhood associations, NPOs working to solve social problems, hobby groups, and connections on social media. As a staff member of a social welfare council, I have been involved in community development firsthand and have witnessed how connections between people lead to the resolution of local issues and enrich the lives of those involved. I will share my experiences and together we will consider how communities can connect people to each other and to society.
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Department of Studies of Contemporary Society