SCOPE (Sustainability Co-Creation Programme)

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SOC200HA(社会学 / Sociology 200)
Research Methods 1

Kohtaro ITO

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school SCOPE (Sustainability Co-Creation Programme)
Attached documents
Year 2022
Class code C3650
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Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 木4/Thu.4
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 各学部・研究科等の時間割等で確認
Grade 1~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Courses
Open Courses (Notes)
Global Open Courses
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Category (2024~)
Category (~2023) 展開科目/Disciplinary & Elective Courses
フィールド型・双方向型科目/Field Based & Interactive Learning

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Outline and objectives

This course is an introduction to theory and practice of social science research, particularly qualitative methods. Students become familiar with the core concepts and basic principles of social science research and learn to develop research questions, think systematically, collect reliable and valid data, and how data, key concepts and theory fit together. The course encourages students to develop critical analytical and evaluative skills.

Goal

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1) have a comprehensive understanding of key components of research paper.
2) formulate a meaningful research question.
3) improved ability to complete a research project on their own.
4) write a concrete research proposal.

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

Among diploma policies, "DP2" is related

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

The course consists of lectures, discussions, midterm exam and final paper. Students will conduct an in-class group research project. This course is provided as an online live course using Zoom.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching:対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

Week 1:Introduction to the course

What is research?

Week 2:Research question

How to start research

Week 3:Preparing for your project

Project management, research ethics

Week 4:Literature review

Sources, reading techniques, referencing systems

Week 5:Coming back to research question

Redefine your research

Week 6:Methodology I

Research design, research approach

Week 7:Methodology II

Design frames: case study. ethnography, comparative study

Week 8:Data gathering

Documents, observation

Week 9:Data gathering

Interviews, questionnaires

Week 10:Analysis

How to analyse words. Methods and analysis

Week 11:Writing up I

Writing a conclusion

Week 12:Writing up II

How to present research paper

Week 13:Presentations

Student presentations

Week 14:Conclusion

Reflections and discussions

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

Textbooks

Thomas, G. 2017. How to Do Your Research Project: A Guide for Students. (Sage Publications)

References

References will be introduced in class

Grading criteria

Class participation and discussions: 50%
Presentations: 20%
Final assignment: 30%

Changes following student comments

Because the course is designed as interactive, I encourage students' active participation.

Equipment student needs to prepare

In order to have access to all the information and course materials necessary, every student taking this course is required to sign up in the course website . All the assignments must be submitted through this website. I may send occasional announcements and messages as well. For this reason, it is very important that you use this website actively and check your registered email account.

Others

Please note that if the number of students attending the first class significantly exceeds expectations, in order for the instructor to effectively manage the class, the number of students who are allowed to register for the course may be limited.