IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)

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ECN300CB(経済学 / Economics 300)
SeminarⅢ

Kalenga NGOY JOHN

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Faculty/Graduate school IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)
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Year 2021
Class code K7022-301
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Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 木4/Thu.4
Class Type
Campus 多摩
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Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
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 Advanced Courses/専門科目
Disciplinary Courses/IGESS科目
Ⅶ. Seminar
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Outline and objectives

Our seminar provides a good learning environment in order to prepare your graduation thesis. You will improve your skills in conducting a research project.

Goal

The goals are to improve your studying skills and deepening your knowledge of economics.

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. )

During the year 2021, I use the hybrid method combining both online lectures through zoom and face to face lectures in the classroom. All students are expected to prepare the group presentations, group discussion, debate, and more.

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

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

あり / Yes

Schedule

※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。

Lecture 1:Introduction

Self-introduction / guidelines

Lecture 2:Critical thinking 2 Global economic history

Self-understanding; The Logic of the Malthusian Economy

Lecture 3:Critical thinking 2 Global economic history

Design your life / Individual presentations 1; Institutions and growth

Lecture 4:Critical thinking 3 Global economic history

The standard for thinking / Individual presentations 1

Lecture 5:Critical thinking 4 Global economic history

The art of making intellectual decisions; The proximate sources of divergence

Lecture 6:Critical thinking 5 Global economic history

The parts of thinking / group presentation 1; Technological advance

Lecture 7:Critical thinking 6 Global economic history

Analyzing and evaluating thinking; The Emergence of Modern Man

Lecture 8:Academic writing 1 Global economic history

Strategic thinking / Individual presentations 2; Modern growth

Lecture 9:Academic writing 2 Global economic history

The three parts of a thesis / Individual presentations 2; The Industrial Revolution

Lecture 10:Academic writing 3 Global economic history

The writer; Why whole the world is not developed?

Lecture 11:Academic writing 4 Global economic history

College writing 1 / group presentations 2; Living Standards

Lecture 12:Academic writing 5 Global economic history

College writing 2; Why England? Why Not China, India, or Japan?

Lecture 13:Academic writing 6 Global economic history

Writing well1 / Individual presentations 3; Life Expectancy

Lecture 14:Final evaluation

Writing well 2 / Individual presentations 3

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

Students are encouraged to prepare their assignments in the library or at home on a weekly basis. Please take about six hours per week to prepare for the seminar's activities.

Textbooks

Gregory Clark, A Farewell to Alms: a brief economic history of the world, Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press, 2007

References

1.Richard Paul and Linda Elder, Critical Thinking: Tools for taking charge of your professional and personal life, New Jersey: Pearson Education Inc., 2014.
2. Gregory Bassham [et al.]., Critical thinking: a student’s introduction, 4th ed., New York: McGraw-Hill, 2011.
3. Jamie Smart, Results: Think less, Achieve more, First edition, 2017, West Sussex: John Wiley and Sons Ltd.

Grading criteria

Attendance and contributions: 20%; Individual research presentation: 30%, group discussions and debates: 20%; group presentations: 30%; total: 100%.

Changes following student comments

N/A

Equipment student needs to prepare

Please prepare a Personal Computer with a good internet connection and webcam. You are required to turn on the camera when attending online lecture through zoom.

Others

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