IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)

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BSP100CB(初年次教育、学部導入教育及びリテラシー教育 / Basic study practice 100)
First Year Seminar

Julia YONGUE

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school IGESS (Institute for Global Economics and Social Sciences)
Attached documents
Year 2024
Class code A9601
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 木2/Thu.2
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 0604
Grade 1~4
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 General Education Courses/総合教育科目
Core Courses/基礎教育科目
Faculty Sponsored Department IGESS

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Outline and objectives

The two main aims of this first-year introductory course are (1) to prepare students for their study of global economics and social sciences and (2) to help them to adapt to their new life at a Japanese university. Over the course of the semester, they will also improve their academic skills by preparing a presentation and writing a short report.

Goal

Course goals: (1) building academic and critical thinking skills through assigned readings, discussions, and class activities and (2) acquiring knowledge of the global economy and social sciences through guest lectures.

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

IGESS Dipromapolicy DP2/DP5/DP9/DP10

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. )

This course provides students with the basic academic skills they need to succeed in their studies. The methods include skill-building assignments, lectures on the global economy and social sciences by guest speakers, group discussions, fieldwork, presentations, etc.
*Feedback on assignments/tests during office hours and/or during class.

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

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

あり / Yes

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[対面/face to face]:Introduction

Explanations and expectations; in-class survey

WEEK 2[対面/face to face]:Presentation skills

Self-introductions using PPT; group discussion

WEEK 3[対面/face to face]:Cultural literacy

Communicating across cultures: high versus low context cultures

WEEK 4[対面/face to face]:Research tools

Using the library database to collect data for final presentations

WEEK 5[対面/face to face]:Quantitative skills

Interpreting and presenting economic data using Excel

WEEK 6[対面/face to face]:Qualitative skills

Field work at Teikoku Databank Museum

WEEK 7[対面/face to face]:Academic integrity

Plagiarism and how to avoid it

WEEK 8[対面/face to face]:Midterm assessments

Presentations, feedback, and discussion

WEEK 9[対面/face to face]:Introduction to the global economy and social sciences

Guest lecture and discussion

WEEK 10[対面/face to face]:Introduction to the global economy and social sciences

Guest lecture and discussion

WEEK 11[対面/face to face]:Understanding Japan's recruitment system/process

Guest lecture and discussion

WEEK 12[対面/face to face]:Japanese economy, business, and society

Presentations and discussion

WEEK 13[対面/face to face]:Japanese economy, business, and society

Presentations and discussion

WEEK 14[対面/face to face]:Japanese economy, business, and society

Presentations and discussion; wrap-up

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

(1) preparation (presentations, reading assignments, group discussions, etc.), (2) assignments, (3) final report due on the last day of class. Regular (daily) study of 2 to 3 hours per week is key to academic success.

Textbooks

None. Reading assignments will be made available via Hoppii.

References

Selected references:
(1) Bill Colpin (2006), 10 things employers want you to learn in college: the know-how you need to succeed, Ten Speed Press.
(2) Erin Meyer (2016), Culture Map: Breaking through the boundaries of global business, Public Affairs.
(3) Hans Rosling (2018), Factfulness: the reasons we're wrong about the world--and why things are better than you think, Sceptre.
(4) Pierre-Yves Donzé and Julia S. Yongue (2024), Japanese Capitalism and Entrepreneurship: a history of business from the Tokugawa era to the present, Oxford University Press.

Grading criteria

Participation (30%), reflection papers and assignments (30%), presentation and report (40%). Attitude, punctuality, and overall effort are also important factors for evaluating student performance. Students who miss more than three classes will NOT receive credit for the course.

Should the class be held via zoom, students must keep their video camera on at all times, unless doing so would compromise their internet reception.

Changes following student comments

N/A. Students are welcome to voice complaints or make suggestions at any time during the semester.

Equipment student needs to prepare

PC

Others

To limit the class size, students who are not enrolled in the IGESS program are NOT permitted to enroll.

Students should always notify the instructor before the start of class if they will be tardy or unable to attend.