Syllabus data

Teacher name ： Ikuya KANO
Course Title
Seminar II (D)
Course Title in English
Seminar II (D)
Course Type
-
Department of Global Business
Eligible Students
Graduate School of Social Sciences
Target Grade
2Year
Course Numbering Code
KCWMS6MCA3
Credits
4.00Credits
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Type of Class
演習 (Seminar)
Eligible Year/Semester
Spring semester 2026,Fall semester 2026
(Year)
Instructor
Ikuya KANO
Affiliation
Graduate School of Social Science
Language of Instruction
English
Related SDGs
5／8／10
Office Hours and Location
If you contact by e-mail in advance, I'll adjust my schedule.
Research Building Ⅱ, B212
Contact
kano@em.u-hyogo.ac.jp

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

Course Objectives and Learning Outcome
Purpose
This course aims to encourage students to engage in previous research on business administration and to carry out theoretical research.

Intended Outcomes
Students will be able to write academic papers on human resources management.
Subtitle and Keywords of the Class
Management, Business Administration, Human resource, Organizational Behavior
Course Overview and Schedule
Course Contents
The main contents of this seminar are organizational behavior and human resource management. We conduct a personalized survey to write an academic paper.

Course Schedule
1. Introduction
2-10. Explore research topics, existing literature, and set the research questions.
11-14. Presentation on research and receiving feedback.
15. Summary

In-person/Remote Classification
In-person
Implementation Method and Remote Credit Limit Application
Uses of Generative AI
Fully permitted
Precautions for using Generative AI
Students must comply with “Guidelines on the Use of Generative AI in Education at This University (for Students)” when using generative AI.

In this course, the use of generative AI is permitted for all learning activities, including in-class work, preparation and review, and the creation of assignments, reports, and other deliverables. However, students must not submit AI-generated outputs as their own work without appropriate revision. Students are required to verify the accuracy of AI-generated content and to check, add, and clearly indicate relevant sources and references.

Whether disclosure of generative AI use is required in assignments or reports shall follow the instructions of the supervisor.
Textbook
We will show as appropriate according to the interests of the students.
References
Supplementary articles and materials are provided in class, as appropriate.
Contents and Estimated Time for Pre- and Post- Learning (Preparation and Review)
Contents of Active Learning
Through discussions in the seminar as a whole, I will support the students in their theoretical analysis and consideration. Also, to encourage students to view things logically, from multiple perspectives, and objectively.
Grading Criteria and Methods

Grading System
Give credits with the grades ranging from “S” to “C,” based on the achieved capabilities referred to in “Purpose" & "Intended Outcomes” in this syllabus.

Evaluation of elements
・ Participation in discussions and presentations: 50%
・ End-of-term essay: 50%

How to Disclose Assignments and Exam Results
Feedback on the reports from the exercise will be provided through discussion by the participants and comments from the academic supevisor.
Precautions and Requirements for Course Registration
All of the students should have an interview with the instructor in advance to avoid a mismatch or unfit between the student's interests and what we are doing in the exercise and to hold a better seminar. (Schedule will be announced as appropriate).

To complete this course, you need to prepare and review for the lesson.
Practical Education
Not applicable
Remarks
The majors of the instructor are business administration, especially organizational behavior and human resources management.
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.