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
50966:[2025 春セメスター]Field Research Work Shop (EPS-A)(A) 2025 春セメスター 木3 政策科学部 THELLE ANNE HELENE 2

キャンパス

OIC

授業施設

AS356セミナールーム

授業で利用する言語

English

授業の概要と方法

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.

受講生の到達目標

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
<政策科学部学生のためのCEFR Can-Do listを参照のこと>
[S(B2.1-B2.2)], [L(B2.1-B2.2], [W(B2.1-B2.2)]

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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
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

授業実施形態

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

授業外学習の指示

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.

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 assessment based on participation, presentations, and writing assignments.

成績評価方法(備考)

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

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

教科書

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

No textbook purchase is required

参考書

参考書(使用頻度、その他補足)

参考になるwwwページ

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

manaba+R,学生との直接対話

備考

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.
【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/