Japanese

Academic Year	2025Year	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	WMGA0205	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	Special Study
Subject Name （Katakana）	トクベツケンキュウ
Subject Name in English	Special Study
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,  First Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1st) Inte
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive)
			Classes will be held either in-person or online, following the University’s academic, health, and safety guidelines. Students should regularly check the Moiji message board and their emails for updates from their supervisor and the University.
Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	B : Japanese／English
Course Level	6 : Graduate Advanced
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	05 : Sociology
Eligible Students	M1&2
Keywords	SDG_04、SDG_10、SDG_11、SDG_13、SDG_16、SDG_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	Class objectives: The course is designed to provide students with the foundational knowledge, methodologies, and skills essential for conducting research in the humanities and social sciences. Classes are tailored to meet each student's academic needs. Class summary: Regular individual supervision and group tutorials allow students to deepen their understanding of specialised subjects through discussions and question-and-answer sessions with their supervisor. To complete their master's thesis, students must periodically report on their progress and reflect on the feedback they receive. Additionally, students are encouraged to participate in fieldwork and attend selected conferences to enhance their academic experiences.
Class Schedule	lesson1: Introduction and Orientation lesson2: Discussion and Needs Assessment lesson3: Discussion, Theoretical Framework and Literature Review lesson4: Preparation for the first Presentation/Report lesson5: Presentation/Report and Feedback lesson6: Revised Presentation/Report and Feedback lesson7: Discussion lesson8: Preparation for the second Presentation/Report lesson9: Presentation/Report on a refined research question lesson10: Feedback and Discussion lesson11: Empirical Research Methods, 2nd Needs Assessment lesson12: Discussion and Progress Report Writing lesson13: Discussion and Progress Report Writing lesson14: Term-End Research Progress Assessment lesson15: Term-End Research Progress Feedback Assessed assignments include: Literature review reports, Presentations, Research progress reports.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Students are expected to consult with their supervisor to search for and select relevant literature for a specific research topic. A reading list will be provided periodically, reflecting each student’s progress.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Stream, Microsoft Forms, Zoom, moodle
	(More Details)	Discussions, Quizzes/ Quiz format, Role Play, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning), Project Learning, Flip Teaching, Post-class Report
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Quizzes/ Quiz format, Role Play, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning), Project Learning, Flip Teaching, Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	It is advised that students write a brief progress report and literature review immediately after the first session and continue this practice until the final session. Additionally, students should create a database for their bibliography and maintain a journal documenting the content of each session with their supervisor on a shared platform. Progress reports should be revised based on the supervisor’s feedback. Students should compile a list of questions and share it with their supervisor three days before each session.
Requirements	Those who require special assistance are encouraged to contact their supervisor as soon as possible, ideally before the first class. Reasonable accommodations will be arranged in consultation with the university's Accessibility Center.
Grading Method	Assignments, portfolios, team and individual presentations, progress reports,
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	The supervisor and guest advisors bring a wealth of practical experience from working with media and international organisations, including the United Nations and the OECD.
Message	In your dissertation, clarify the concept of 'peace' that you are addressing, taking into account its multifaceted and multi-layered aspects.
Other	The class schedule may be changed as required to efficiently and effectively meet the needs of students' research plans.
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.