授業科目名 年度 学期 開講曜日・時限 学部・研究科 全担当教員 単位数
50960:[2025 秋セメスター]Research Workshop (EPS-A)(A) 2025 秋セメスター 金3 政策科学部 CHEN DAVID 2

キャンパス

OIC

授業施設

AS453セミナールーム

授業で利用する言語

英語

授業の概要と方法

This course is an introduction to research methods. Students will learn how to develop, design, administer and report on a pilot research project. The first part of the course introduces students to the basics of how to do group field research. Students will discuss and research about different topics. As well, students will learn different research methodologies such as how to: conduct interviews and ask follow up questions; design short paper surveys; and conduct observation research. Then students will learn how to design their research project and how to write a group research proposal and report. Finally, students will write and present their final research report. Project themes are decided either by the instructor or by each group with guidance and supervision from the instructor. This class will be conducted 100% in English, is highly interactive, and will be useful for students who want to enroll in a CRPS course, do study abroad, or do a field research project or seminar study.



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受講生の到達目標

The goals of this class are to:
● increase English language communication skills, presentation skills
● learn basic research proposal and research skills including citation and referencing
● create, administer and report on a group research project
● practice a variety of types of research methodologies
● write a well-argued collaborative research paper.

＜政策科学部学生のためのCEFR Can-Do listを参照のこと＞
[W(B2.1)], [S(B2.1)]

事前に履修しておくことが望まれる科目

Academic Workshop (EPS-A) is recommended but not required.
Students should practice listening, speaking, reading and writing in English as much as possible. Students
can listen to a recording in English and repeat in a spoken voice in order to practice pronunciation and
fluency.

授業スケジュール

授業回数/
担当教員（複数担当の場合） 		テーマ
キーワード・文献・補足事項等

Course guidance

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1-2

Research Methodologies.

 Writing references and surveys, using interviews and the value of observations

3-4

Creating the research project.

narrowing your topic, research questions; background research

5-7

How to write a research proposal.

The structure and style of a written research proposal.

8-9

Administering the research.

 Collecting and analyzing data.

10-12

Writing the research report.

Identifying what is ‘unique’ in your research data. Organizing your presentation topics.

13-14

Final research presentations

Final course feedback.

授業実施形態

1. Conduct face to face classes from lecture 1 to 14.

授業外学習の指示


English-English learner’s dictionaries (either paper or online) are useful to help you think directly in English and avoid translating. This is a good way to practice and build new vocabulary. To keep track of contemporary issues and improve your English language skills, access English news publications, e.g. Japan Times, the Asahi Shimbun, Japan Today https://japantoday.com/, as well as BBC Learning English https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/ and NHK News 7 https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/

成績評価方法

種別 割合(%) 評価基準等
定期試験（筆記）

レポート試験
（統一締切日を締切とするレポート）

上記以外の試験・レポート、平常点評価
（日常的な授業における取組状況の評価）		 100

Continuous Assessments may be based on:

●Homework assignments
●Participation and preparation
●Research Projects
●Skills tests

成績評価方法(備考)

The instructor will give a more detailed course outline in the first week of class including topics for discussion, evaluation criteria and learning methods. Some topics for discussion may be different than the topics listed in the weekly schedule in this syllabus.

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

If you do not understand the teacher’s instructions make sure you ask for clarification. Teachers want to support their students whenever and however they can. Make sure you are prepared for each class but if for some reason you cannot do your homework please attend class anyway. The time you spend in the class is very important to your learning and improving.

The use of English-English dictionaries is recommended (online or paper) both to use English regularly in studying and enable critical and creative thinking in English.

教科書

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

参考書

参考書(使用頻度、その他補足)

To be announced by the instructor.

参考になるwwwページ

To be announced by the instructor.

授業内外における学生・教員間のコミュニケーションの方法

コミュニケーションペーパー,インタラクティブシート,manaba+R,学生との直接対話,その他(教員より別途指示）

備考

【科目ナンバリング・カリキュラムマップはこちらから/Click here to see the Curriculum-Map and Course-Numbering】
URL:https://secure.ritsumei.ac.jp/students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html/