Research Seminar 3 ｜ Syllabus data

Course Title

Research Seminar 3

Course Title in English

Research Seminar 3

Course Type

Major Courses

Not applicable.

Eligible Students

School of Economics and Management

Target Grade

3Year

Course Numbering Code

KCCBG3MCA3

Credits

2.00Credits

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Type of Class

演習 (Seminar)

Eligible Year/Semester

Fall semester 2026

(Fall semester)

Instructor

Stephanie Assmann Terada

Affiliation

School of Economics and Management
Global Business Course

Language of Instruction

English

Not applicable.

Related SDGs

4／5／8

Office Hours and Location

Thursday
10:40-12:10
Research Building I
Room A-231

Contact

E-Mail:
assmann@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

1◎／2◎／4◎

Corresponding Graduate School DP

ー

Corresponding University-Wide DP

N/a

Academic Goals of Teacher Training Course

ー

Course Objectives and Learning Outcome

Learning Objectives: This course is a continuation of the Research Seminars I and II. The objective is to create a dissertation.
Learning Targets: The aim of this course is to guide students towards composing a Bachelor's thesis.

Subtitle and Keywords of the Class

Research for composing a Bachelor's thesis

Course Overview and Schedule

I. Course Content

This course is a continuation of the Research Seminars I and II.
This course guides students toward composing a Bachelor's thesis.
Students are expected to select their research topics and work independently on their thesis.

II. Course Schedule

1. Introduction
2. Selecting a research topic
3. Selecting a research topic
4. Selecting a research topic
5. Selecting a research topic
6. Research ethics
7. Research ethics
8. Student presentations
9. Student presentations
10. Student presentations
11. Student presentations
12. Student presentations
13. Academic writing
14. Academic writing
15. Summary

In-person/Remote Classification

In-person

Implementation Method and Remote Credit Limit Application

• In-person classes only
• Not subject to the cap on distance-education credits

Uses of Generative AI

Completely forbidden

Precautions for using Generative AI

In this course, the use of generative AI is strictly prohibited. Any use during class is forbidden, and if a violation is discovered, credits may not be granted or may be revoked.
Regardless of whether generative AI is used or not, students must pay attention to the contents described in “Guidelines on the Use of Generative AI in Education at the University of Hyogo (For Students)”

Textbook

Selected readings will be provided in class.

References

To be announced in class.

Contents and Estimated Time for Pre- and Post- Learning (Preparation and Review)

[Preparation] Students are expected to conduct research on their Bachelor's thesis independently (15 hours) and present research results in class (5 hours).
[Review] Students are expected to draft a literature search about their selected research topics (20 hours).

Contents of Active Learning

Students will give a presentation about their research and comment on their fellow students' presentations.

Grading Criteria and Methods

[Grading Criteria]
Students who pursue research on their Bachelor thesis, complete a search of research literature, and present their research results in class will be graded according to the objectives stated on the syllabus as follows: S (90 points or more), A (80 points or more), B (70 points or more), C (60 points or more). Students must score at least 60 points to obtain credit for this course.
[Grading Method]
Two presentations of research results 40%, submission of a literature review 30%, active contribution to class activities 30%.

How to Disclose Assignments and Exam Results

The instructor will provide detailed comments on student presentations and the literature review.

Precautions and Requirements for Course Registration

Students are required to compose a literature review for their Bachelor's thesis and present their research results in class.
Regular course attendance is required. Unexcused absence of more than three times will result in failure of this course.

Practical Education

Not applicable.

Remarks

Not applicable.

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.