Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Humanities and Social Sciences International Peace and Co-existence Program
Lecture Code WMGA0061 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name Special Study(October 2024 Master's Students)
Subject Name
(Katakana)
トクベツケンキュウ
Subject Name in
English
Special Study(October 2024 Master's Students)
Instructor SIMANGAN DAHLIA COLLADO
Instructor
(Katakana)
シマンガン ダリア コリャード
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  Second Semester,  Year
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (Year) Inte
Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
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This course is designed around seminars for guiding students in their research projects and monitoring research progress. 
Credits 4.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction E : English
Course Level 6 : Graduate Advanced
Course Area(Area) 24 : Social Sciences
Course Area(Discipline) 02 : Political Science
Eligible Students
Keywords international relations, environment, peace, peacebuilding 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
 
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
This special study is designed around seminars to monitor students' research progress. Mock presentations, research plan presentations, and progress report presentations will be conducted by students for peer reviews and feedback. Brief lectures on the various aspects of academic research will be incorporated into the seminars to assist the academic growth and enhance the research skills of the students.
The seminars will introduce the students to key components and processes of academic research, from creating a research plan to research dissemination. Each meeting will consist of lectures, progress reports, and peer review or feedback. Students will have a sufficient understanding of academic research and be equipped with the research and writing skills necessary to undertake a research project. 
Class Schedule lesson1 Introduction
lesson2 Setting expectations
lesson3 Research presentation
lesson4 Formulating a research question
lesson5 Research presentation
lesson6 Theoretical framework
lesson7 Research presentation
lesson8 Theoretical framework
lesson9 Research presentation
lesson10 Literature reviews
lesson11 Research presentation
lesson12 Literature reviews
lesson13 Research presentation
lesson14 Qualitative methodologies
lesson15 Research presentation
lesson16 Qualitative methodologies
lesson17 Research presentation
lesson18 Academic referencing
lesson19 Research presentation   
lesson20 Academic referencing
lesson21 Research presentation
lesson22 Research ethics
lesson23 Research presentation
lesson24 Research ethics
lesson25 Research presentation
lesson26 Academic misconducts
lesson27 Research presentation
lesson28 Academic networking
lesson29 Debriefing
lesson30 Debriefing 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Students will be informed of suggested readings ahead of each class. Readings and other materials will be uploaded to Moodle. 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
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Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Students should be able to communicate in English effectively and read graduate-level readings. Students are encouraged to read suggested readings, deliver progress reports, and provide and respond to feedback. 
Requirements  
Grading Method The research presentation will be assessed as the final output for this course. A written assignment, depending on the status of the students’ research work, may be required. 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
Message A detailed syllabus, which includes specific components of course requirements and required and optional readings/materials, will be provided during the first meeting. 
Other   
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. 
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