SCOPE (Sustainability Co-Creation Programme)

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OTR400HA(その他 / Others 400)
Seminar

Kohtaro ITO

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school SCOPE (Sustainability Co-Creation Programme)
Attached documents
Year 2022
Class code C3805
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 (First-year)
The course is designed as an introductory seminar course for undergraduate students in the Scope program. The course will be a continuation of the basic understanding and utilization of academic environments in universities presented in the first 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.

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 and social sciences 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 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, class discussions, and one or two field trips. Students are required to complete assignments on time and come prepared to the class. The course will mainly be based on on-campus classes and field trips.
There will be opportunities for discussion and feedback on the individual projects undertaken by the students.

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

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

Week 3[対面/face to face]:How to use online databases

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]:Fieldwork

Location TBA

Week 6[対面/face to face]:Research Design 2

Research purpose and statement

Week 7[対面/face to face]:Research Design 3

How to use theories in your research

Week 8[対面/face to face]:Introduction to academic skills 1

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

Week 9[対面/face to face]:Introduction to academic skills 2

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

Week 10[対面/face to face]:Fieldwork

Location TBA

Week 11[対面/face to face]:Introduction to academic skills 3

Limitations of the research and how to bring it into focus

Week 12[対面/face to face]:Presentations

Research presentations and discussions

Week 13[対面/face to face]:Presentations

Research presentations and discussions (reserve day)

Week 14[対面/face to face]:Summary

Wrap up, final guidance for writing report.

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

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

Textbooks

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

References

N/A

Grading criteria

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

Changes following student comments

N/A

Equipment student needs to prepare

No equipment is needed in this class.

Others

N/A