| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13444:[2025 Spring]IR18‐HE301 Advanced Seminar (76) § 13445:RUIR-3303 Advanced Seminar (Research Methods)(76) | 2025 | Spring | Wed4 | College Of International Relations | FUKUMI SAYAKA | 2 |
Campus
KIC
Class Venue
RYOYUKAN RY307
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 intends to explore and investigate the issues related to Security Studies, i.e., from classic security fields of wars and conflicts to non-traditional security threats, such as transnational organized crime and international terrorism.
The end of the Cold War expanded the concept of “security”, and led to “securitization” of various phenomena including drug/human trafficking, migration, environmental change and children’s well-being. At the same time, classic military disputes still remain and hold significance; some states waging war against others, and internal disputes spread to the neighbouring states and trigger regional unease.
This seminar’s aiming to deepen the knowledge and cultivate thoughts on issues in Security Studies field as well as to develop the analytical and research skills. In order to achieve these goals, discussions and presentations to the class are encouraged.
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 intends to explore and investigate the issues related to Security Studies, i.e., from classic security fields of wars and conflicts to non-traditional security threats, such as transnational organized crime and international terrorism.
The end of the Cold War expanded the concept of “security”, and led to “securitization” of various phenomena including drug/human trafficking, migration, environmental change and children’s well-being. At the same time, classic military disputes still remain and hold significance; some states waging war against others, and internal disputes spread to the neighbouring states and trigger regional unease.
This seminar’s aiming to deepen the knowledge and cultivate thoughts on issues in Security Studies field as well as to develop the analytical and research skills. In order to achieve these goals, discussions and presentations to the class are encouraged.
Student Attainment Objectives
By the end of this course, students are expected to:
establish knowledge in the field of Security Studies;
establish skills in research and analysis;
be able to express own opinion in logical manner; and
produce a dissertation;
establish knowledge in the field of Security Studies;
establish skills in research and analysis;
be able to express own opinion in logical manner; and
produce a dissertation;
Recommended Preparatory Course
It depends entirely on your interests, but taking courses related to IR theories, International Law, Criminology and Sociology can be an advantage. This, however, is not ‘must-have-elements’.
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
|---|---|
| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| 1-14 | Seminar Management Method |
Topics dealt in the seminar will be decided at the first session based on the students’ interests. Activities and events in/outside classroom can be proposed.
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Class Format
Recommendations for Private Study
Please read newspaper and related books, watch films and news, and go to event, seminars and workshops outside department.
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：40%.
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Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
Enjoy research and exchange of opinions with your peers.
Textbooks
Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）
Reference Books
| Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN Code | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Evolution of International Security Studies | Buzan, B. and Hansen, L. | Cambridge University Press | ISBN-10: 0521694221 ISBN-13: 978-0521694223 |
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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