Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
15902:IR18‐HE301 Advanced Seminar (80) § 15903:RUIR-3303 Advanced Seminar (Research Methods)(80) § 15904:IR-GS301 Advanced Seminar (80) 2023 Spring Thu4 College　Of　International　Relations YANE HARUKA 2

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

RYOYUKAN　RY301

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

This seminar is designed for students who plan to write their bachelor thesis using empirical tools. We will cover data analysis methods and technique on which students are expected to base their research. Throughout this course, students will also explore and deepen their knowledge and understanding of how the study of economics approaches various issues in the world.
The main aim of this course is to help equip students with skills to carry out data analysis for their topics of interest. Economic theories will also be introduced. Students are expected to choose a subject area for their thesis and conduct research based on empirical analysis and economics.

Student Attainment Objectives

The goals of this seminar are to help students acquire skills in data analysis, expand their understanding of economic theory, develop presentation skills and write an effective research paper.

Recommended Preparatory Course

There are no prerequisite courses, but basic knowledge in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics and Statistics will be useful.

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1-15

Seminar Management Method

Specific topics to be covered will be decided at the first session based on students’ interests. In general, this seminar will start with a number of sessions introducing basic economic theories and statistics. Students are expected to familiarize themselves with key concepts in economics and statistics.
3rd year students: Focus will be on discussions of economic approach to answering questions, covering various topics. Students will learn how to use basic statistics and data analysis tools, such as statistical software R. One main goal is for students to enhance their presentation skills. Students are expected to start narrowing down their research questions by studying and reporting existing literature related to their topic of interest.
4th year students: Focus will be on presenting and writing papers based on economics concepts and previous studies on their topics, using empirical research methods. A great focus will be on brushing up students’ writing skills. Students are to give an oral presentation of their findings and finish writing their thesis.
Throughout the course, students are expected to prepare papers outlining key features of their thesis including a working title, background and motivation, literature review, research design and references. We will then move on to structuring, drafting, revising and finalizing their thesis under the instructor’s guidance.

Class Format

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.

Recommendations for Private Study

Keeping up with current developments in the world economy by reading various newspapers and magazines is strongly advised.

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

Term Paper 40%

Continuous Assessment 60%
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)
Presentation and class participation

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Economics is a study of decision-making. It is a broad discipline that helps understand human behavior and explain social phenomena, and ultimately, make predictions.
Also, beware of plagiarism.

Textbooks

Title Author Publisher ISBN Code Comment
The Economics of Public Issues Roger LeRoy Miller, Daniel K. Benjamin and Douglass C. North Pearson Education 20th edition

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

Students are required to give presentations based on this textbook.

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 (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

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