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This course encourages students to pursue a specific and in-depth research topic related to social and information studies and organize their thoughts toward their master's thesis.
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The aim for students is to make preparation for their master's theses: to create their own ideas and express them in an organized and convincing way.
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Link to Diploma Policy is as follows:
A : Basic knowledge and understanding of various sciences subjects. ◎
B : The ability to think logically and creatively. ◎
C : The ability to communicate effectively. ◎
D : Gained a sense of social ethics and an international perspective. ○
(◎:Especially important, 〇:Important, △:Subject to evaluation, －:Not subject to evaluation)
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In the first semester, the focus is on understanding of the concepts of sociological theories and the sociological way of thinking, while in the second semester, each student will work on advanced research efforts to narrow down their specific academic interest with the master's thesis in mind.
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Tutorial, presentations, question-and-answer sessions, and discussion
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The schedule week will be decided according to discussions with students, but generally it will be as follows:
1st Week: Introduction
2nd Week: Presentation by the teacher
3rd Week: Presentation of study plan by the students
4th Week: Textbook reading (1)
5th Week: Textbook reading (2)
6th Week: Textbook reading (3)
7th Week: Textbook reading (4)
8th Week: Textbook reading (5)
9th Week: Textbook reading (6)
10th Week: Textbook reading (7)
11th Week: Textbook reading (8)
12th Week: Textbook reading (9)
13th Week: Presentation by the students
14th Week: Presentation by the students
15th Week: Summary of the course
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Each student must have his/her own research interest and make preparation to his/her own master's thesis.
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Attendance: obligatory
Presentations: 60% (A, B, C, D)
Contribution to discussion: 40% (A, B, C, D)
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Students are required to have interest in sociology or sociological research topic.
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Because students have to make preparation to their master's theses, they are desired to narrow down their specific academic interest with the master's theses in mind.
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Sociology, Research Methods, Positivity, Academic Writing, Active Learning
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Advanced studies of Information Society
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The language used: Japanese only
Handouts: Japanese only
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