Syllabus data

Course Title
Research Seminar 2 (J)
Course Title in English
Research Seminar 2 (J)
Course Type
Major Courses
Eligible Students
School of Economics and Management
Target Grade
3Year
Course Numbering Code
KCCBK3MCA3
Credits
2.00Credits
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Type of Class
演習 (Seminar)
Eligible Year/Semester
Spring semester 2026
(Fall semester)
Instructor
Takahide YAMAGUCHI
Affiliation
School of Economics and Management
Language of Instruction
Other
English and Japanese
Related SDGs
N/a
Office Hours and Location
After class. Contact me via class-profile
Contact
Contact me via class-profile

Corresponding Diploma Policy
A double circle indicates the most relevant DP number and a circle indicates the associated DP.
Corresponding Undergraduate School DP
1◎/2◎/3◎
Corresponding Graduate School DP
Corresponding University-Wide DP
N/a
Academic Goals of Teacher Training Course

Course Objectives and Learning Outcome
Lecture objectives
To learn about international business management, set issues related to international business management, critically examine past research, and learn how to conduct your own research.

Achievement objectives
To be able to understand theories related to international business management.
To be able to critically examine past research on issues related to international business management.
To be able to set issues and gather the information necessary for research.
To be able to conduct field research.
To be able to report and summarize the results of research.

Subtitle and Keywords of the Class
Research project on the internationalization of the music industry
Course Overview and Schedule
Lecture Content
Based on research activities conducted in Thailand, prepare a research report on the internationalisation of Japan's music industry.

Course Schedule
1. Preparing for the Report (Part 1)
2. Team Work
3. Team Presentation of Findings 1
4. Team Presentation of Findings 2
5. Team Presentation of Findings 3
6. Preparing for the Report (Part 2)
7. Team Work
8. Presentation of Team Reports 1
9. Presentation of Team Reports 2
10. Presentation of Team Reports 3
11. Preparing the Report (Part 3)
12. Presentation of Team Reports 1
13. Presentation of Team Reports 2
14. Presentation of Team Reports 3
15. Summer Holiday Assignment

In-person/Remote Classification
In-person
Implementation Method and Remote Credit Limit Application
Uses of Generative AI
Fully permitted
Precautions for using Generative AI
The use of AI is permitted, but the final report will be checked for its AI generation rate. Should the AI generation rate be 30% or higher, submissions may not be accepted.
Textbook
Handouts will be distributed.
References

山口他編『安室憲一の国際ビジネス入門』白桃書房

Contents and Estimated Time for Pre- and Post- Learning (Preparation and Review)
【Preparation】 Research and discussion in teams (15 hours), preparation for presentations (15 hours)
【Review】 Report writing (20 hours), group discussions to deepen and consolidate understanding of the lecture content (10 hours)

Contents of Active Learning
Group presentations, literature research, and field research are carried out mainly by the students taking the course.
Grading Criteria and Methods
Group presentation 35%
Report 35%
Contribution to class discussions 30%

How to Disclose Assignments and Exam Results
I will comment on reports and presentations.
Precautions and Requirements for Course Registration

Please note that there may be cases where things do not go as planned due to external relationships in order to conduct research activities.
I plan to conduct field research abroad.
Practical Education
Not applicable
Remarks
In cases where any differences arise between the English version and the original Japanese version, the Japanese version shall prevail as the official authoritative version.