WMGA0110 Special Study(April 2024 Doctoral Students)

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Doctoral Course) Division of Humanities and Social Sciences International Peace and Co-existence Program

Lecture Code WMGA0110 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name Special Study(April 2024 Doctoral Students)

Subject Name
（Katakana）トクベツケンキュウ

Subject Name in
English Special Study(April 2024 Doctoral Students)

Instructor VAN DER DOES LULI

Instructor
(Katakana) ファン　デル　ドゥース　ルリ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  Year

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (Year) Inte

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
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Classes will be held online or face-to-face in compliance to the University's health and safety regulations. Students are advised to check the Moiji message board regularly for the instructor's latest communication.

Credits 6.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction B : Japanese／English

Course Level 7 : Graduate Special Studies

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 05 : Sociology

Eligible Students D1&2

Keywords SDGs_4, 16, & 17, Empirical Research, Cross-Disciplinary Analytics, Peace Studies, Memory Studies,  Applied Linguistics, Social Psychology, Heritage, Media, Mass Communication, Tourism

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 The course aims to provide research students with a broad understanding of research methodology and to assist them in clarifying their core research questions within a chosen theoretical framework. Classes are designed and tailored to each research student's academic needs.

Class Schedule Lesson 1: Introduction and Orientation
Lesson 2: Discussion and Needs Assessment
Lesson 3: Discussion on a tentative research question
Lesson 4: Preparation for the first Presentation
Lesson 5: Presentation on a tentative research question
Lesson 6: Feedback and Discussion
Lesson 7: Discussion on a refined research question
Lesson 8: Preparation for the second Presentation
Lesson 9: Presentation on a refined research question
Lesson 10: Feedback and Discussion
Lesson 11: Empirical Research Methods
Lesson 12: Discussion and Progress Report Writing
Lesson 13: Discussion and Progress Report Writing
Lesson 14: Presentation and Research Progress Assessment
Lesson 15: Research Progress Feedback
Lesson 16: Interim Report and Presentation
Lesson 17: Feedback on the Presentation and Needs Assessment
Lesson 18: Research Methodology 1 and Discussion
Lesson 19: Research Methodology 2 and Discussion
Lesson 20: Progress Report and Discussion
Lesson 21: Progress Report and Discussion
Lesson 22: Progress Report and Discussion
Lesson 23: Presentation and Peer-review Exercise 1
Lesson 24: Presentation and Peer-review Exercise 2
Lesson 25: Progress Report and Discussion
Lesson 26: Progress Report and Discussion
Lesson 27: Progress Report and Discussion
Lesson 28: Progress Report and Discussion
Lesson 29: Final Presentation and Peer-Review 1
Lesson 30: Feedback and Publication Plan

Assessed assignments include: Literature review reports, Presentations, Research progress reports.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. In consultation with the instructor, students will search and choose relevant literature for a specific research topic. A reading list will be provided periodically following the individual student's progress.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

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Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Start writing a short progress report and literature review immediately after the first session and continue until the final session. Create a database of your references. Keep a journal of the content of each session with the tutor on a shared platform. In response to the tutor's advice, revise your progress reports. Write a list of questions and share it with the tutor three days before each session.

Requirements Students who require special assistance are expected to contact the instructor at the earliest opportunity before the first lesson. Reasonable accommodation shall be provided to the best of the instructor's capacity and knowledge.

Grading Method Assignments, portfolios, team and individual presentations, progress reports,

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it The tutor and guest advisors have a wide range of practical experiences working with the media and international organizations, including United Nations, OECD.

Message Clarify the scope of 'peace' that you are discussing in your dissertation, taking into account the multifaceted and multi-layered aspects of peace.

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.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Doctoral Course) Division of Humanities and Social Sciences International Peace and Co-existence Program
Lecture Code	WMGA0110	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	Special Study(April 2024 Doctoral Students)
Subject Name （Katakana）	トクベツケンキュウ
Subject Name in English	Special Study(April 2024 Doctoral Students)
Instructor	VAN DER DOES LULI
Instructor (Katakana)	ファン　デル　ドゥース　ルリ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, Year
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(Year) Inte
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)
Classes will be held online or face-to-face in compliance to the University's health and safety regulations. Students are advised to check the Moiji message board regularly for the instructor's latest communication.
Credits	6.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	B : Japanese／English
Course Level	7 : Graduate Special Studies
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	05 : Sociology
Eligible Students	D1&2
Keywords	SDGs_4, 16, & 17, Empirical Research, Cross-Disciplinary Analytics, Peace Studies, Memory Studies, Applied Linguistics, Social Psychology, Heritage, Media, Mass Communication, Tourism
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	The course aims to provide research students with a broad understanding of research methodology and to assist them in clarifying their core research questions within a chosen theoretical framework. Classes are designed and tailored to each research student's academic needs.
Class Schedule	Lesson 1: Introduction and Orientation Lesson 2: Discussion and Needs Assessment Lesson 3: Discussion on a tentative research question Lesson 4: Preparation for the first Presentation Lesson 5: Presentation on a tentative research question Lesson 6: Feedback and Discussion Lesson 7: Discussion on a refined research question Lesson 8: Preparation for the second Presentation Lesson 9: Presentation on a refined research question Lesson 10: Feedback and Discussion Lesson 11: Empirical Research Methods Lesson 12: Discussion and Progress Report Writing Lesson 13: Discussion and Progress Report Writing Lesson 14: Presentation and Research Progress Assessment Lesson 15: Research Progress Feedback Lesson 16: Interim Report and Presentation Lesson 17: Feedback on the Presentation and Needs Assessment Lesson 18: Research Methodology 1 and Discussion Lesson 19: Research Methodology 2 and Discussion Lesson 20: Progress Report and Discussion Lesson 21: Progress Report and Discussion Lesson 22: Progress Report and Discussion Lesson 23: Presentation and Peer-review Exercise 1 Lesson 24: Presentation and Peer-review Exercise 2 Lesson 25: Progress Report and Discussion Lesson 26: Progress Report and Discussion Lesson 27: Progress Report and Discussion Lesson 28: Progress Report and Discussion Lesson 29: Final Presentation and Peer-Review 1 Lesson 30: Feedback and Publication Plan Assessed assignments include: Literature review reports, Presentations, Research progress reports.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	In consultation with the instructor, students will search and choose relevant literature for a specific research topic. A reading list will be provided periodically following the individual student's progress.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Start writing a short progress report and literature review immediately after the first session and continue until the final session. Create a database of your references. Keep a journal of the content of each session with the tutor on a shared platform. In response to the tutor's advice, revise your progress reports. Write a list of questions and share it with the tutor three days before each session.
Requirements	Students who require special assistance are expected to contact the instructor at the earliest opportunity before the first lesson. Reasonable accommodation shall be provided to the best of the instructor's capacity and knowledge.
Grading Method	Assignments, portfolios, team and individual presentations, progress reports,
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	The tutor and guest advisors have a wide range of practical experiences working with the media and international organizations, including United Nations, OECD.
Message	Clarify the scope of 'peace' that you are discussing in your dissertation, taking into account the multifaceted and multi-layered aspects of peace.
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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