Seminar I (B)

Seminar I (B)

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社会科学研究科

学年指定なし

KCWMS5MCA3

4.00単位

演習 (Seminar)

2024年度前期、2024年度後期

(Year)

ステファニー　アスマン　テラダ

Graduate School of Social Sciences
Department of Global Business

英語

Not applicable.

目標8／目標9／目標12

Thursday
13: 00-14: 30
Research Building I
Room A-231

E-Mail: assmann@em.u-hyogo.ac.jp

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目標１:磨き続ける力／目標２:教え、寄り添う力／目標３:協働する力

This course provides guidance and support for students who pursue research towards completing a Master's degree. The instructor guides the students through the process of selecting appropriate research questions and research methods for their research projects. Students obtain an overview of research ethics and will have an opportunity to refine their presentation skills. Within one year, students are expected to present the research framework of their Master's thesis in the interim report meeting. Within two years, students are expected to complete their Master's thesis.

Research methods, research design, research ethics, presentation skills

【講義内容】

Students learn how to ask (a) relevant research questions, and (b) how to search for relevant research literature. Students will be provided with the tools for selecting adequate research methods.
Furthermore, students learn how to structure a thesis and how to present their research design and results in an oral presentation. Students will also be familiarized with research ethics and critical thinking skills.

【授業内容　前期】

1. Introduction
2. How to begin research (1)
3. How to begin research (2)
4. How to access written and visual data: libraries and electronic databases (1)
5. How to access written and visual data: libraries and electronic databases (2)
6. How to search for research literature (1)
7. How to search for research literature (2)
8. Midterm presentation
9. Identifying relevant research debates (1)
10.  Identifying relevant research debates (2)
11. How to write a literature review (1)
12. How to write a literature review (2)
13. Drafting a research design (1)
14. Drafting a research design (2)
15. Final presentation

【授業内容　後期】

1. Introduction
2. Collecting data (1)
3. Collecting data (2)
4. Collecting data (3)
5. Evaluating data (1)
6. Evaluating data (2)
7. Research Ethics (1)
8. Research Ethics (2)
9. Midterm presentation
10. How to structure a thesis (1)
11. How to structure a thesis (2)
12. Individual guidance on thesis completion
13. Individual guidance on thesis completion
14. Individual guidance on thesis completion
15. Final presentation

1. Kottmann, N. and C. Reiher. (Eds.) (2020). Studying Japan. Handbook of Research Design, Fieldwork and Methods. Nomos.
2. Elliot, D. and J.E. Stern. (Eds.) (1997). Research Ethics. A Reader. University Press of New England.

The instructor will suggest additional research literature for the individual research topics of the students.

To be announced.

[Preparation] Students are expected to conduct research independently and present preliminary research results in class and in the interim meeting (30 hours).
[Review] Students are expected to submit an initial draft of their Master's thesis (30 hours).

Students will have an opportunity to present and discuss their research in class.

[Grading criteria]

Students will learn how to develop appropriate (a) research question(s) and (b) select adequate research methods for their research project.
Students will have an opportunity to present the preliminary results of their research projects in class and at the interim report meeting.
Students will work on a preliminary draft of their Master's thesis. In addition, students need to demonstrate an understanding of research ethics.

Students who complete these assignments will be graded by the objectives and targets stated on the syllabus as follows: S (90 points or more), A (80 points or more), B (70 points or more), and C (60 points or more). Students need to score at least 60 points to obtain credit for this course.

[Grading method]

Presentation of research project 30%, submission of a preliminary draft of Master's thesis 30%, presentation at interim report meeting 20%, regular attendance and contribution to classes 20%.

The instructor will provide detailed comments on the initial draft of the Master's thesis and prepare students for the presentation of their research topics in the interim report meeting.

Regular attendance is required.

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