Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
50966:[2025 Spring]Field Research Work Shop (EPS-A) (A) 2025 Spring Thu3 College　Of　Policy　Science THELLE ANNE HELENE 2

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AS356

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

This course is an introduction to field research methods and is designed to enable students to be more independent and capable of doing field research, as well as conducting research in English, either abroad or in Japan. Using topics based on research interests, students will learn how to: develop research questions and goals; research and write a literature review and learn how that informs the research project; practice different research methodologies such as how to conduct interviews and ask follow up questions, design short paper surveys, conduct observations, etc. This class will be conducted 100% in English. This course is highly useful for students who want improve their academic skills and confidence in English for study abroad, a field research project or seminar study or other related goals.

Student Attainment Objectives

The goals of this class are to:
●increase English language communication skills
●build confidence in intercultural communication
●learn practical interview skills, presentation skills, question and answer skills
●learn and practice a variety of field research methodologies
●learn strategies and skills for effective group participation in field research
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[S(B2.1-B2.2)], [L(B2.1-B2.2], [W(B2.1-B2.2)]

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1

Brief Introduction and Orientation

【+R-Jugyo】Information for “+R-Jugyo” will be posted on manaba+R.
Watch the video-on-demand before the first class

Introduction to course goals, assignments and teaching methods

2

Mini-fieldwork project - Conducting primary research I

Note taking skills

3

Mini-fieldwork project - Conducting primary research II

Survey skills

4

Mini-fieldwork project - Conducting primary research III

Survey skills cont. Interview skills

5

Mini-fieldwork project

Conducting an interview
Summary report

6

Evaluating textual sources

Bibliographic citations and digital sources

7

Using research

Quotation and Paraphrasing

8

Using research and strategies for fair use

Summarizing

9

Developing an individual research project

Developing research question and finding sources

10

Developing an individual research project

Describing your method

11

Developing an individual research project

Oulining - making a PPT of your project

12

Developing an individual research project

Writing a literature review

13

Final individual presentations

Presenting your literature review

14

Closure

Evaluation and reflection

Class Format

Apart from a 20 minute course introduction on VOD, all 14 classes will be on Face to Face basis

Recommendations for Private Study

Listen to lectures such as TED talks, news shows, and podcasts in English. Pair up with a study partner.
Do the recommended reading and homework assignments given week to week on Manaba.
Approximate time required outside of class: 1 hour/week.

Grade Evaluation Method

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

Continuous assessment based on participation, presentations, and writing assignments.

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Active participation in class room activities is required.
Further details will be given in the first week of class.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

No textbook purchase is required

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Learning Management System （manaba+R）,Talk with Students

Other Comments

This class will be conducted 100% in English and students are expected to engage in active learning for the entire 95 minutes of class time.
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