Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
33904:[2025 Fall]Applied Economics (EB) 2025 Fall Thu3 College　Of　Economics INASAWA IZUMI 2

Campus

BKC

Class Venue

BKC

Language

English and Japanese

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.

Recommended Preparatory Course

None

Course Schedule

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

Introduction / Communications among students and the lecturer

As for "+R-Jugyo", please refer to manaba+R. The URL of "this "+R-Jugyo" will be shown in the "Course News" section. Students are expected to take this "+R-Jugyo" before the 1st session.

2-13

Readings of the materials (basically the textbook)

With discussions, students will deepen the understandings.

14

Wrap-Up

check the understanding

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.

If students need to take absence, she or he is highly expected to find other attending students to take her or his assignments.

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.

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

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 could be the candidate of the reading textbook: 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 (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments

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