Ritsumeikan University Syllabus

Course Name	Year	Term	Period	Faculty / Graduate School	All Instructors	Credits
51346:Field Research Work Shop (EPS-A) (A)	2024	Spring	Fri3	College　Of　Policy　Science	GERRY YOKOTA	2

Campus

OIC

Class Venue

AS452

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

This course is an introduction to field research methods and is designed to enable students to be more independent and capable of doing field research, as well as conducting research in English, either abroad or in Japan. Using topics based on research interests, students will learn how to: develop research questions and goals; research and write a literature review and learn how that informs the research project; practice different research methodologies such as how to conduct interviews and ask follow up questions, design short paper surveys, conduct observations, etc. This class will be conducted 100% in English. This course is highly useful for students who want improve their academic skills and confidence in English for study abroad, a field research project or seminar study or other related goals.

Student Attainment Objectives

The goals of this class are to:
●increase English language communication skills
●build confidence in intercultural communication
●learn practical interview skills, presentation skills, question and answer skills
●learn and practice a variety of field research methodologies
●learn strategies and skills for effective group participation in field research

<政策科学部学生のためのCEFR Can-Do listを参照のこと>
[S(B2.1-B2.2)], [L(B2.1-B2.2], [W(B2.1-B2.2)]

Recommended Preparatory Course

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors)	Theme
Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors)	Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
	Week 1. Orientation
	Introduction to course goals, assignments and teaching methods.
	Week 2. Conducting Primary Research 1
	Interviewing skills
	Week 3. Conducting Primary Research 2
	Survey skills
	Week 4. Observation and Analysis
	Recording and note-taking skills
	Week 5. Evaluating Textual Sources
	Bibliographic citations and digital sources
	Week 6. Using Research
	Quoting
	Week 7. Using Research
	Paraphrasing
	Week 8. Using Research
	Summarizing
	Week 9. Statistics
	Writing with statistics
	Week 10. Strategies for Fair Use
	Avoiding plagiarism
	Week 11. Developing Research Questions
	First step toward the final presentation
	Week 12. Outlining
	Designing a PowerPoint slideshow
	Week 13. Writing a Literature Review
	Preparing your presentation script
	Week 14. Presenting Your Literature Review
	Final Presentation
	Week 15. Closure
	Evaluation and reflection

Class Format

In principle, 15 classes face-to-face.
However, media classes (either live-streamed classes or on-demand classes) may be held when necessary.
Consult Manaba weekly schedule and news announcements for class format updates.

* In order to protect public health and reduce the spread of disease, remember to wear a mask if you feel any virus-type symptoms.

Recommendations for Private Study

Listen to lectures such as TED talks, news shows, and podcasts in English. Pair up with a study partner.

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	Continuous assessment based on participation, presentations, and writing assignments.

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Further details will be given in the first week of class.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

No textbook purchase required.

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/

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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