| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13440:[2025 Spring]IR18‐HE301 Advanced Seminar (74) § 13441:RUIR-3303 Advanced Seminar (Research Methods)(74) | 2025 | Spring | Wed4 | College Of International Relations | AVILES ERNULT JOSE RODOLFO | 2 |
Campus
KIC
Class Venue
RYOYUKAN RY404
Language
English
Course Outline and Method
【+R-Jugyo】
This course will not have +R-Jugyo. The number of class hours for “+R-Jugyo” will be covered by activities related to the course.
This seminar will offer a space in which students can develop their thinking and understanding on aspects of the mass media that interest them, providing 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.
This course will not have +R-Jugyo. The number of class hours for “+R-Jugyo” will be covered by activities related to the course.
This seminar will offer a space in which students can develop their thinking and understanding on aspects of the mass media that interest them, providing 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.
Student Attainment Objectives
• 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.
• 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.
Recommended Preparatory Course
None
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
|---|---|
| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| 1-14 | Seminar Management Method |
To be confirmed in collaboration with attendees. |
Class Format
Recommendations for Private Study
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. Good luck!
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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. Good luck!
Grade Evaluation Method
| Kind | Percentage | Grading Criteria etc. |
|---|---|---|
| Final Examination (Written) | ||
| Report Examination (A report to be submitted by the unified deadline) |
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| Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment (Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class) |
100 | Term Paper：35%
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Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
Textbooks
Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）
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)
Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)
Other Comments
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