| 学部・研究科Faculty/Graduate school | GISDepartment of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies |
| 添付ファイル名Attached documents | |
| 年度Year | 2023 |
| 授業コードClass code | A6176 |
| 旧授業コードPrevious Class code | |
| 旧科目名Previous Class title | |
| 開講時期Term | 春学期授業/Spring |
| 曜日・時限Day/Period | 月3/Mon.3 |
| 科目種別Class Type | |
| キャンパスCampus | 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya |
| 教室名称Classroom name | 市外濠‐S602 |
| 配当年次Grade | 1～4 |
| 単位数Credit(s) | 2 |
| 備考（履修条件等）Notes | |
| 他学部公開科目Open Program | |
| 他学部公開（履修条件等）Open Program (Notes) | |
| グローバル・オープン科目Global Open Program | |
| 成績優秀者の他学部科目履修制度対象Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers | |
| 成績優秀者の他学部科目履修（履修条件等）Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes) | |
| 実務経験のある教員による授業科目Class taught by instructors with practical experience | |
| SDGsCPSDGs CP | |
| アーバンデザインCPUrban Design CP | |
| ダイバーシティCPDiversity CP | |
| 未来教室CPLearning for the Future CP | |
| 旧科目との重複履修Duplicate Subjects Taken Under Previous Class Title | |
| カテゴリー（2020年度以降入学者）Category (commenced 2020 onwards) | 100-level Introductory Courses（入門） Social Sciences |
| カテゴリー（2016～2019年度入学者）Category (commenced 2016-2019) | 100-level Introductory Courses Culture and Society |
【授業の概要と目的（何を学ぶか） / Outline and objectives】
This course is designed to provide an introductory overview of social research methods. This course begins with conceptual issues in research, such as how theory is used in the research process and ethical issues in social science research. Then, building blocks of empirical research, such as hypotheses, measurement, reliability, validity, and sampling, are covered. The course also touches on a variety of research approaches, such as survey research, experimental research, content analysis, ethnography, in-depth interviewing, and cognitive interviews. In this course, students will learn how social scientists design social research, collect the data, and conduct the analysis. Details of specific research methods will be covered in more advanced courses, such as “Qualitative Research Methods” and “Quantitative Research Methods."
【到達目標 / Goal】
By the end of this course, students will be able to: (1) identify and describe the key concepts of social research methods (remembering/understanding), (2) apply those concepts to a context different from one in which it was learned (applying), (3) compare and contrast various approaches to social research (analyzing), and (4) choose appropriate research methods to propose a research project of their own (evaluating/creating).
【この授業を履修することで学部等のディプロマポリシーに示されたどの能力を習得することができるか（該当授業科目と学位授与方針に明示された学習成果との関連） / Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?】
Will be able to gain “DP 1”, “DP 2”, “DP 3”, and “DP 4”.
【授業で使用する言語 / Default language used in class】
英語 / English
【授業の進め方と方法 / 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 is taught primarily through interactive lectures. A variety of active learning techniques, such as in-class writing assignments (one-minute papers), neighbor discussions (think-pair-share), and comment sheets, are used to accommodate the diversity in student learning styles. In-class quizzes are held occasionally so that students understand their own level of understanding of the course materials at the moment. Verbal and written feedback on assignments is given during class discussions and through using other tools as appropriate. Also, feedback for the previous class is given at the beginning of each class. Students are encouraged to visit the instructor during office hours for more personalized feedback.
【アクティブラーニング（グループディスカッション、ディベート等）の実施 / Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)】
あり / Yes
【フィールドワーク（学外での実習等）の実施 / Fieldwork in class】
なし / No
【授業計画 / 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。
| 回 / No. | 各回の授業形態予定 / methods of teaching | テーマ / Theme | 内容 / Contents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | オンライン/online | Introduction | Introduction |
| 2 | 対面/face to face | Linking Social Science Theory to Research (1): The Elements of Theory | What are the purposes for social scientists to use theory? What are the elements of theory? |
| 3 | 対面/face to face | Linking Social Science Theory to Research (2): The Role of Theory in Social Research | What is the role of theory in social research? What are the requirements for establishing causality? |
| 4 | 対面/face to face | Ethical Issues in Social Science Research | What are research ethics? What steps can researchers take to protect humans in research? |
| 5 | 対面/face to face | Hypotheses, Operationalization, and Measurement | How do researchers develop and test hypotheses? What do conceptualization and operationalization involve? |
| 6 | 対面/face to face | Reliability and Validity | What are reliability and validity? What is the basic difference between reliability and validity? |
| 7 | 対面/face to face | Review & Midterm Exam | Course review, students’ inquiries, and midterm exam |
| 8 | 対面/face to face | Sampling Strategies | What are the strengths and weaknesses of different sampling approaches? How does sampling work in variable-oriented research and case-oriented research? |
| 9 | 対面/face to face | Survey Research | What are surveys? How do researchers administer surveys? What do they ask and how do they ask it? |
| 10 | 対面/face to face | Experimental Research | What are the three key features of experiments? What are the strengths and weaknesses of different types of experiments? |
| 11 | 対面/face to face | Content Analysis | What is content analysis? |
| 12 | 対面/face to face | Writing a Research Proposal | What are the elements of a research proposal? Q&A on final paper |
| 13 | 対面/face to face | Ethnography | What is ethnography? What are the four roles that an ethnographer can adopt when doing fieldwork? How to conduct an ethnographic field study? |
| 14 | 対面/face to face | In-Depth Interviewing and Cognitive Interviews | How are an in-depth interview and a normal conversation similar, and how are they different? What are cognitive interviews? |
【授業時間外の学習（準備学習・復習・宿題等） / Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)】
Students are expected to review the lecture slides and other course materials after each class. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.
【テキスト（教科書） / Textbooks】
No textbook will be used. Electronic slides will be provided by the instructor.
【参考書 / References】
Further reference may be provided based on students’ areas of interest.
【成績評価の方法と基準 / Grading criteria】
Participation: 15%
In-class quizzes: 15%
Midterm exam: 30%
Final paper: 40%
【学生の意見等からの気づき / Changes following student comments】
Students have generally evaluated the class positively. The instructor will be attentive to student feedback and adjust workload and class material, when necessary.
【学生が準備すべき機器他 / Equipment student needs to prepare】
None. Students are encouraged to use computers/tablets for class-related purposes in class.
【Prerequisite】
None.