GBP (Global Business Program)

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EDU100FB-A5510(教育学 / Education 100)
Introduction to University Study

LASSEGARD JAMES

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school GBP (Global Business Program)
Attached documents
Year 2024
Class code A5510
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 木3/Thu.3
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 市BT‐0905
Grade 1~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes Not Available for ESOP Students.
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 専門教育科目/Business Administration Courses
専門基礎科目/Introductory Courses of Business Administration

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Outline and objectives

This course is designed primarily to help students in GBP/SCOPE Programs improve the academic/study skills they are expected to use while at university. Course topics include research skills, writing, making references and citations, critical reading and thinking skills.

Goal

Throughout this course, students will acquire academic strategies and attitudes that will enhance your ability to function effectively in a university environment.

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

This course is strongly related to the "DP2-1", "DP2-2" and "DP5" diploma policies and fairly related to the "DP4" policy.

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. )

A range of teaching methods will be used including mini-lectures (slideshows), group discussions, and individual exercises. Each lesson will include group and individual exercises to practice the skills discussed, and feedback on assignments will be given individually to students. Students will also give short presentations on the course contents.

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。

1[対面/face to face]:Introduction

Syllabus guidelines, self-introduction and goals setting

2[対面/face to face]:Library Research

How to use the library

3[対面/face to face]:Reading Strategies

How to read effectively and critically--finding good sources.

4[対面/face to face]:Writing article summaries

Students share an article summary they've written with their group members.

5[オンライン/online]:Preparation for a Book Review Presentation

Navigating various cultural identities. How to create and organize presentations Part 1.

6[対面/face to face]:First presentation event

Groups give presentations on various topics.

7[対面/face to face]:Intercultural Team building Pt2

Feedback on presentations; Exploring cultural values and how to become more ethnorelativistic.

8[対面/face to face]:Plagiarism

How to avoid a plagiarism and other academic dishonesty.

9[対面/face to face]:Critical Thinking

Students form new research groups. Clarifying the differences between inductive and deductive thinking

10[対面/face to face]:Literature Review I

Not all references are equal. Instruction on giving organized and logical presentations.

11[対面/face to face]:Literature Reviews II

Literature Review. Groups prepare for final Presentation

12[対面/face to face]:Final presentations

Group Presentations. Instruction on writing the final report.

13[対面/face to face]:Student presentations

Group presentations; Students' final report due.

14[対面/face to face]:Review and Self-Reflection

Reviewing what you have learned in this course and reflecting on your academic performance

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

Students do assigned readings and assignments every week. Students are required to do approximately one to two hours of study and review prior to every class session.

Textbooks

Handouts

References

To be advised during the course; Students should have a good English dictionary that they bring to class every week.

Grading criteria

Class participation/contribution: 20%
Midterm paper/Final paper: 50%
Presentations: 30%

Changes following student comments

More Japan-related topics will be introduced throughout the semester, and debate may be incorporated into some class sessions.

Equipment student needs to prepare

Students should have access to a computer for writing and in order to make power point slides for presentations.

Others

Students are expected to participate in this class actively. Good manners and collaborative learning are important in this class.
Students are allowed up to three absences for this class. Important: Coming to class late twice = one absence.
Students must notify instructor ASAP if they are absent due to illness.

Prerequisite

None

Career background of the lecturer

None