授業科目名 年度 学期 開講曜日・時限 学部・研究科 全担当教員 単位数
51346:Field Research Work Shop (EPS-A)(A) 2024 春セメスター 金3 政策科学部 GERRY YOKOTA 2

キャンパス

OIC

授業施設

AS452セミナールーム

授業で利用する言語

English

授業の概要と方法

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.

受講生の到達目標

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)]

事前に履修しておくことが望まれる科目

授業スケジュール

授業回数/
担当教員(複数担当の場合)
テーマ
キーワード・文献・補足事項等

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

授業実施形態

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.

授業外学習の指示

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

成績評価方法

種別 割合(%) 評価基準等
定期試験(筆記)

レポート試験
(統一締切日を締切とするレポート)

上記以外の試験・レポート、平常点評価
(日常的な授業における取組状況の評価)
100

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

成績評価方法(備考)

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

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

教科書

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

No textbook purchase required.

参考書

参考書(使用頻度、その他補足)

参考になるwwwページ

授業内外における学生・教員間のコミュニケーションの方法

学生との直接対話,その他(教員より別途指示)

備考

【科目ナンバリング・カリキュラムマップはこちらから/Click here to see the Curriculum-Map and Course-Numbering】
URL:http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp//students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html