SCOPE (Sustainability Co-Creation Programme)

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OTR400HA(その他 / Others 400)
Seminar

Shamik Chakraborty

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school SCOPE (Sustainability Co-Creation Programme)
Attached documents
Year 2022
Class code C3801
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 木2/Thu.2
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 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 展開科目/Disciplinary & Elective Courses
研究会/Seminars

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Outline and objectives

Seminar (Introductory)
The course is designed as an introductory seminar course for undergraduate students in the SCOPE programme. The course will be a continuation of the basic understanding and utilization of academic environments in universities presented in the first year seminar held in the fall semester. Students in this course will especially acquire basic knowledge on designing their research while developing their skill sets to debate, present, and write about their research coherently.

Goal

Students will gain basic knowledge and academic skills needed for their college studies. By completing this seminar, students will particularly be able to understand and apply methods of academic research into their studies. Students will also gain basic knowledge of sustainability studies as a theoretical viewpoint to gather their critical thinking and writing skills. The course will mainly be based on in-class discussions and assignments, Some field studies and workshops are planned, depending on the situation, for the students for reflecting their critical thinking and academic skills to report on these studies.

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

Among diploma policies, "DP3", "DP4" and "DP5" are 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 will be based on a combination of lectures, and class discussions. Students are required to complete assignments on time and come prepared to the class. Feedback on assignments submitted by students will be provided in class or through the Learning Management System. There will be opportunities for discussion and feedback on the individual projects undertaken by the students.

The class will be conducted on a face-to-face basis with availability of online platforms only for those students who are not in Japan at the time of conducting the classes. Please note that the teaching approach may vary according to which threat level of Covid -19. The details will be announced through the Learning Management System.

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

Guidance for the seminar course

Week 2[対面/face to face]:Literature review 1

Thinking about a topic and doing literature review. How to find a research gap

Week 3[対面/face to face]:Literature review 2

Using online databases and other materials for research

Week 4[対面/face to face]:Research design 1

Designing your research. Application of qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods for research

Week 5[対面/face to face]:Research design 2

Research purpose and statement

Week 6 [対面/face to face]:Research design 3

How to use theories in your research

Week 7[対面/face to face]:Introduction to academic skills 1

Critical writing skills. How to cite other researches properly and avoid plagiarism.

Week 8[対面/face to face]:Introduction to academic skills 2

Critical writing skills. How to cite other researches properly and avoid plagiarism (continued from Week 7).

Week 9[対面/face to face]:Fieldtrip

Location TBA (Reflections on the fieldtrip through home assignment)

Week 10[対面/face to face]:Introduction to academic skills 3

Limitations of research and how to bring it into focus

Week 11[対面/face to face]:Presentations, discussions and feedback 1

Research presentations and discussions

Week 12[対面/face to face]:Presentations, discussions and feedback 2

Research presentations and discussions

Week 13[対面/face to face]:Presentations, discussions and feedback 3

Research presentations and discussions

Week 14[対面/face to face]:Course summary

Wrap up, final guidance for writing report.

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

Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each. Students need to prepare for and review each session by using textbooks, references, and distributed materials.
Students are required to complete assignments on time and attend each class fully prepared.

Textbooks

There is no specific textbook; all materials will be distributed in the class.

References

None

Grading criteria

Class participation and discussions: 30%
Class presentation: 30%
Final report: 40%

Changes following student comments

No significant changes were required based on students' comments

Equipment student needs to prepare

N/A

Others

N/A