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The goal of this course is to encourage students to study sociological theories and to acquire an ability to investigate their own research topics with the help of the knowledge of sociological “instruments”. Issues of this course will be decided according to discussions with students.
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After completing this course, you will be able to:
1). Understand and give an outline of the textbook, and give a presentation to other students.
2). Understand what other students report or talk, and give your own ideas about them.
3). Acquire an attitude for research activities.
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This course is related to the following diploma policy
A: Basic knowledge and understanding of various sciences subjects 〇
B: The ability to think logically and creatively ◎
C: The ability to communicate effectively 〇
D: Gained a sense of social ethics and an international perspective 〇
E: Understanding of Social-Information process 〇
F: Concerns about problems in organizations or societies ◎
G: The ability of scientific analysis and persuasion ◎
H: The ability of data collection and analysis ◎
I: Foreign language skills △
(◎: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 basic concepts of sociological theories and the sociological way of thinking, while in the second semester, students work on the basic research efforts to narrow down their specific academic interests with the graduation theses in mind.
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Tutorials, presentations, question-and-answer sessions, and discussions
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1st Week: Introduction
(The schedule after the 1st week will be decided according to discussions with students)
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Students are required to read the textbook in advance and to prepare for their graduation theses.
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The graduation thesis will be evaluated according to the following view points:
(1) Clearly formulated problem setting: 10% (B, G)
(2) Well-organized previous research 20% (E, F)
(3) Originality as a thesis with criticisms and supplements to previous studies 20% (B, H)
(4) Some empirical data must be presented to support the claims 40% (H)
(5) Correct formatting of references and citations 10% (B)
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Students are required to have interest in sociology or sociological research topics.
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Because students have to prepare for their graduation theses, they are desired to narrow down their specific academic interest with the graduation theses in mind.
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Sociology; social theories; information societies; mass media; values
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Sociological theories I, II; Sociological Communication
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Textbook will be decided according to the discussion with students.
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