8B420801 Lectures on principle of research methods in humanities and social scienceI

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School Morito Institute of Global Higher Education

Lecture Code 8B420801 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 人文社会科学研究基礎講義I

Subject Name
（Katakana）ジンブンシャカイカガクキソコウギI

Subject Name in
English Lectures on principle of research methods in humanities and social scienceI

Instructor NISHIGUCHI KOICHI

Instructor
(Katakana) ニシグチ　コウイチ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2nd) Mon1-2

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 2 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 22 : Language Education

Course Area（Discipline） 01 : Japanese

Eligible Students All students

Keywords humanities, social sicence, linguistics, education, cross-cultural understanding, studies of literatures

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 　Each research field in the humanities and social sciences has its own unique research methods, investigation techniques, as well as ways of analysis and discussion. However, there are common principles as scientific research in these methods. In this lecture, faculty members engaged in research in various fields of the humanities and social sciences will introduce an overview of their current research areas and demonstrate the basic principles of research methods in those fields. The lecture will be conducted in an omnibus format, allowing students to learn about various research fields and specific studies in cultural disciplines, and understand their diversity. Additionally, by gaining insights into what it means to conduct research, how to approach various themes and phenomena scientifically, and the rigor and enjoyment of research, students will develop a fundamental attitude and approach towards planning their future thesis, and acquire the basic knowledge necessary for selecting and finding themes.

Class Schedule lesson1　Overview of the lecture and attitude towards research activities - Koichi Nishiguchi
lesson2　Study of language for Language Education - Koichi Nishiguchi
lesson3　Research on Language and Speech - Junya Ishihara
lesson4　Revisiting the 'Common Sense' in Collaborative Activities - Interaction Analysis - Seiji Nashio
lesson5　Actual Research in the History of Education - Overview of the History of Japanese Education - Michio Komiyama
lesson6　Research on Intercultural Understanding Education - Fuyuko Takita
lesson7　Review Session ① - Comparison of Language Research, Linguistics, Interaction Analysis, and Intercultural Understanding Education Research - Koichi Nishiguchi
lesson8　The Joy of Literary Studies - What is Literary Research? - Damaso Ferreiro
lesson9　The Joy of Classical Literature Research - Example of "Kiritsubo" - Feining Chen
lesson10　Radical Inquiry into International Experiential Learning Connecting International Students and Local Communities - Naomi Tsunematsu
lesson11　Philology and Humanities - Yoshio Honda
lesson12　Comparison of "Persuasion Strategies" Between Different Languages and Cultures - Yukito Saijo
lesson13　The World of Second Language Acquisition Research - Kumiko Sakoda
lesson14　Review Session ② - Comparison of Literary Research, Philology, and International Education Research, Instructions for Final Report Creation - Koichi Nishiguchi
lesson15　Review Session ③ - Comparison of Language Research, Second Language Acquisition Research, and Linguistics - Koichi Nishiguchi

Students will be assigned to write an essay at the end of the semester.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. N.A.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, moodle

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Students are expected to deepen understanding by discussing the topic of the week at their seminar.

Requirements

Grading Method Final report.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

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	2025Year	School/Graduate School	Morito Institute of Global Higher Education
Lecture Code	8B420801	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	人文社会科学研究基礎講義I
Subject Name （Katakana）	ジンブンシャカイカガクキソコウギI
Subject Name in English	Lectures on principle of research methods in humanities and social scienceI
Instructor	NISHIGUCHI KOICHI
Instructor (Katakana)	ニシグチ　コウイチ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, Second Semester, Second Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2nd) Mon1-2
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face

Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	2	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	22 : Language Education
Course Area（Discipline）	01 : Japanese
Eligible Students	All students
Keywords	humanities, social sicence, linguistics, education, cross-cultural understanding, studies of literatures
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	Each research field in the humanities and social sciences has its own unique research methods, investigation techniques, as well as ways of analysis and discussion. However, there are common principles as scientific research in these methods. In this lecture, faculty members engaged in research in various fields of the humanities and social sciences will introduce an overview of their current research areas and demonstrate the basic principles of research methods in those fields. The lecture will be conducted in an omnibus format, allowing students to learn about various research fields and specific studies in cultural disciplines, and understand their diversity. Additionally, by gaining insights into what it means to conduct research, how to approach various themes and phenomena scientifically, and the rigor and enjoyment of research, students will develop a fundamental attitude and approach towards planning their future thesis, and acquire the basic knowledge necessary for selecting and finding themes.
Class Schedule	lesson1　Overview of the lecture and attitude towards research activities - Koichi Nishiguchi lesson2　Study of language for Language Education - Koichi Nishiguchi lesson3　Research on Language and Speech - Junya Ishihara lesson4　Revisiting the 'Common Sense' in Collaborative Activities - Interaction Analysis - Seiji Nashio lesson5　Actual Research in the History of Education - Overview of the History of Japanese Education - Michio Komiyama lesson6　Research on Intercultural Understanding Education - Fuyuko Takita lesson7　Review Session ① - Comparison of Language Research, Linguistics, Interaction Analysis, and Intercultural Understanding Education Research - Koichi Nishiguchi lesson8　The Joy of Literary Studies - What is Literary Research? - Damaso Ferreiro lesson9　The Joy of Classical Literature Research - Example of "Kiritsubo" - Feining Chen lesson10　Radical Inquiry into International Experiential Learning Connecting International Students and Local Communities - Naomi Tsunematsu lesson11　Philology and Humanities - Yoshio Honda lesson12　Comparison of "Persuasion Strategies" Between Different Languages and Cultures - Yukito Saijo lesson13　The World of Second Language Acquisition Research - Kumiko Sakoda lesson14　Review Session ② - Comparison of Literary Research, Philology, and International Education Research, Instructions for Final Report Creation - Koichi Nishiguchi lesson15　Review Session ③ - Comparison of Language Research, Second Language Acquisition Research, and Linguistics - Koichi Nishiguchi Students will be assigned to write an essay at the end of the semester.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	N.A.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, moodle
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Students are expected to deepen understanding by discussing the topic of the week at their seminar.
Requirements
Grading Method	Final report.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
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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