Syllabus data
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Teacher name ： Bishnu Kumar Adhikary
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Course Title
Thesis Seminar 1
Course Title in English
Thesis Seminar 1
Course Type
Major Courses
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Eligible Students
School of Economics and Management
Target Grade
3Year
Course Numbering Code
KCCBG3MCA3
Credits
2.00Credits
The course numbering code represents the faculty managing the subject, the department of the target students, and the education category (liberal arts / specialized course). For detailed information, please download the separate manual from the upper right 'question mark'.
Type of Class
演習 (Seminar)
Eligible Year/Semester
Spring semester 2026
(Spring semester)
Instructor
Bishnu Kumar Adhikary,Bishnu Kumar Adhikary
Affiliation
School of Economics and Management
Language of Instruction
English
Related SDGs
1／3
Office Hours and Location
10:00-17:00
Room A317 (Research Building 1) School of Economics and Management Contact
yokoyama@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◎／3◎
Corresponding Graduate School DP
ー
Corresponding University-Wide DP
N/a
Academic Goals of Teacher Training Course
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Course Objectives and Learning Outcome
This thesis seminar focuses on writing academic papers and a thesis. This research seminar will review the performance ofResearch Seminar III. Then, it will shed light on how to produce a thesis systematically. It will discuss how to synthesize academic literature, identify research questions, draft a hypothesis, and test the hypothesis using necessary statistical and econometric tools. After completing the seminar, students will learn how to write an academic paper and a thesis.
Subtitle and Keywords of the Class
Subtitle:
Writing an academic paper systematically Keywords: Problem identification, research questions, literature review, hypothesis, research methods, statistical and econometric tools. Course Overview and Schedule
Lecture 1
How to write an introduction to a thesis Lecture 2 How to synthesize a literature review and draft research questions Lecture 3 How to write hypotheses Lecture 4 How to measure dependent, independent, and control variables Lecture 5 How to apply appropriate quantitative and statistical tools Lecture 6 How to present research results Lecture 7 How to discuss research results Lecture 8 How to write conclusions and directions of future research Lecture 9 How to write references and table of contents Lecture 10 Presentation of research by students Lecture 11 Presentation of research by students Lecture 12 Presentation of research by students Lecture 13 Presentation of research by students Lecture 14 Peer review of research papers prepared by students Lecture 15 Review of the seminar outcome/final paper 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
The use of AI is completely forbidden.
Textbook
Research Methods, Design, and Analysis, by Larry B. Christensen, R Burke Johnson, and Lisa A Turner, 13 Edition, 2020, Pearson International, ISBN: 978-0135719305
Social Research Methods: Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches, by W Laurence Neuman, 8 Edition, 2020, PearsonInternational, ISBN: 978-0135719732 References
None
Contents and Estimated Time for Pre- and Post- Learning (Preparation and Review)
Students must attend every class on time and actively participate in classroom discussions. The seminar is interactive andfocused on writing a thesis. So, students must study for 4 hours weekly to produce a good academic paper. Students shouldspend at least 60 hours outside the classroom to achieve good grades in this course.
Contents of Active Learning
Students will learn how to conduct research by reviewing academic papers, collecting data, and using necessary statistical software
Grading Criteria and Methods
Class contribution 25%
Presentations 25% Final report 50% How to Disclose Assignments and Exam Results
In the classroom
Precautions and Requirements for Course Registration
Must have a solid motivation to research
Practical Education
Not available
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.
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