KIC

RYOYUKAN　RY405

English

This seminar will offer a space in which students can develop their thinking and understanding on aspects of the mass media that interest them, it will also offer a supportive environment where reasoned opinions and rational discourse can flourish. It will also offer students the opportunity to learn about many aspects of the mass media, with particular emphases as follows.
The primary areas of research will be:
• News and informational content of the mass media
• Visual expression in the mass media.
• Media and relationship with society: Reality, realism and objectivity.
• Media industries and influence of industry formations on content.
This seminar will place emphasis on the following:
• Importance of matching theoretical approach with objectives and aims of research project.
• Learning to ask ‘good questions’.
• Openness to ideas and research techniques from a variety of disciplines.


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• Develop the skills to ask good academic questions.
• Identify techniques by which these can be addressed in an appropriate and fruitful manner.
• Present research in a variety of forms, such as spoken presentations and essays.
• Produce a worthwhile final undergraduate thesis.


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Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors)	Theme
	Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1-15	Seminar Management Method
	To be confirmed in collaboration with attendees.

BCP停止の場合は、BCPレベル0～2の記載どおりに授業が行われます。
During the suspension period of BCP, classes will be as described in BCP levels 0-2.

The class Format for each class will be announced on manaba+R’s course news. Also, the class format for the first class will be notified on manaba+R’s course news before the first class(*).
For “Special Consideration”, please check manaba+R’s College of IR Student Page and the “Study Support Site”.

College of IR Student Page：https://ct.ritsumei.ac.jp/ct/course_1728150
Study Support Site：https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/pathways-future/eng/

(*)To check the class format for the first class of the course, you will need to apply for the “early use request function.” Refer to the Registration Guidebook AY 2023 for details. Please be careful that applying for the early use request does not sign you up for the course. You will need to register for courses during the designated period separately.

This course requires you to prepare class materials before each session; please read as much as possible and be prepared to ask and answer questions about the ideas contained in the readings during each class. You should also be proactive in looking for material that will contribute to helping you write your graduation thesis.
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“It is important the students understand that study both in and out of class are factored into credit calculations. According to the Standards for Establishment of Universities, a minimum of 45 hours of study is required to earn one credit.”

This is a two credit course so the total work time expected for this course is 90 hours; 22.5 hours in class and 67.5 hours outside of class. Averaged over the 15 week semester this is about 4.5 hours per week. Good luck!

Kind	Percentage	Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written)
Report Examination (A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)
Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　 (Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)	100	Term Paper 35% Continuous Assessment 65% (Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class) Attendance/participation

Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

【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:http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp//students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html