| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34900:Applied Economics (EC) § 34901:Topics in Economics (EC) | 2024 | Fall | Mon3 | College Of Economics | INASAWA IZUMI | 2 |
Campus
BKC
Class Venue
Ad-seminario210
Language
English
Course Outline and Method
Students will read a book written in English which focuses on a broad range of issues related to economics, especially, economic development. Each student is assigned to read part of the articles. Students are expected to actively participate in the discussions.
Student Attainment Objectives
The objective of the course is for the students to deepen the knowledge related to economic issues, especially in the field of development. Upon completion of the course, each student will:
--have a clear understanding of variety of economic issues,
--develop the ability to read academic articles written in English, and
--expand the ability to comprehend present economic systems.
--have a clear understanding of variety of economic issues,
--develop the ability to read academic articles written in English, and
--expand the ability to comprehend present economic systems.
Recommended Preparatory Course
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
|---|---|
| Keyword, References and Supplementary Information | |
| 1. | Introduction / Communications among students and the lecturer |
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| 2.-14. | Readings of the materials (basically the textbook) |
With discussions, students will deepen the understandings. |
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| 15. | Wrap-Up |
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Class Format
The course will be basically conducted by reading materials (a textbook) with in-person communications.
However, from time to time, students may be requested to take on-line lectures (Zoom) by utilizing PC or other electric device.
However, from time to time, students may be requested to take on-line lectures (Zoom) by utilizing PC or other electric device.
Recommendations for Private Study
Students will be required to read the textbook before the session, each week. The list of weekly required/recommended reading will be distributed via manaba+R.
Further instructions will be announced by the lecturer at the first session.
Further instructions will be announced by the lecturer at the first session.
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 | Students are evaluated based on understanding: i,e. quality of presentation for the reading (60%) and active participation in discussions (40%).Take-home assignment could be given and evaluated. |
Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
Textbooks
Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）
The Lecturer will announce the textbook before the starts of the sessions.Tentatively, the following is the reading book: Dasgupta, P. (2007) "Economics: A Very Short Introduction", Oxford University Press.
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
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