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 2022
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 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 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 purpose of this course is to prepare first-year students for their studies at Hosei University and the new environment in Tokyo. To accomplish this task, we will cover three themes: (1) campus life; (2) working and living in Japan; and (3) academic skills.

Goal

The goal of this course is to prepare first-year students for their studies at Hosei University and the new environment in Tokyo. To accomplish this task, we will cover three themes: (1) campus life; (2) working and living in Japan; and (3) academic skills.

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 seminar provides students with the practical skills they will need to succeed in their studies through in-class activities, discussions, lectures, and presentations.
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, this seminar may be conducted via zoom.
*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[未定/undecided]:Introduction

Explanations and expectations; in-class survey

WEEK 2[対面/face to face]:Making effective presentations

Self-introductions using PPT; group discussions

WEEK 3[対面/face to face]:Using library resources

Library tour; using Hosei's databases

WEEK 4[対面/face to face]:Hosei's history and campus life

Hosei Museum visit, tour of Ichigaya campus, Q&A with students

WEEK 5[対面/face to face]:Understanding cultural differences (1)

Communicating across cultures (high versus low context cultures)

WEEK 6[対面/face to face]:Understanding cultural differences (2)

Why versus how: communication strategies for the Japanese workplace

WEEK 7[対面/face to face]:Field work

Field work at Teikoku Databank Museum

WEEK 8[対面/face to face]:Quantitative skills

Analyzing and presenting economic data using Excel

WEEK 9[対面/face to face]:Academic integrity

What is plagiarism and how to avoid it

WEEK 10[オンライン/online]:Working in Japan

Guest lecturer: lecture and discussion

WEEK 11[オンライン/online]:Finding a job in Japan

Corporate recruiting practices and tips for finding a job in Japan (Tama Career Center)

WEEK 12[対面/face to face]:Presentations

Research on Japanese business and the economy and discussion

WEEK 13[対面/face to face]:Presentations

Research on Japanese business and the economy and discussion

WEEK 14[対面/face to face]:Presentations and wrap up

Research on the Japanese business and the economy and discussion

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

(1) preparation (presentations, reading assignments, group discussions), (2) reflection papers, (3) final report, based on the final presentation to submit on the last day of class. Regular (daily) study of 2 to 3 hours per week is key to academic success. To prepare for their final presentation, students will need to meet to discuss their projects outside of class.

Textbooks

None. Reading assignments will be made available via Hoppii.

References

Selected references:
*Bill Colpin (2006), 10 things employers want you to learn in college; the know-how you need to succeed, Ten Speed Press.
*Huda Yoshida al-Khaizaran, The emergence of private universities and new social formations in Meiji Japan, 1868-1912, History of Education Routledge, March 21, 2011
*Erin Meyer (2016), Culture Map: Breaking through the boundaries of global business, Public Affairs.
*Helen Macnaughtan, Womenomics for Japan: is the Abe policy for gendered employment viable in an era of precarity, Vol 13, Issue 13, No 1, April 5, 2015.
*Hans Rosling (2018), Factfulness: the reasons we're wrong about the world--and why things are better than you think, Sceptre.

Grading criteria

Participation (30%), reflection papers and assignments (30%), presentation and report (40%). Students MUST attend all of the classes and participate in discussions in order to receive a high grade. Attitude, punctuality, and overall effort are also important factors for evaluating student performance. Students who miss more than three classes will not receive credit.

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

Equipment student needs to prepare

Should the pandemic prevent us from meeting in person, students should secure a reliable high-speed internet connection in order to participate via zoom.

Others

To limit the class size to under 30 students, students from faculties other than IGESS are NOT permitted to enroll.