WMGA0316 Special Study

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2025Year 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 WMGA0316 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, Second Semester, Second Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2nd) Inte

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive), Online (on-demand)

Classes will be 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 any updates from their supervisors and the University.

Credits 1.0 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 Class Objective: To educate and train aspiring researchers to independently plan, execute research projects, and produce results efficiently.
Class Summary: Students will regularly check their research progress with their academic advisor. Depending on their stage of progress, they will participate in question-and-answer sessions, discussions, and the submission of research findings. Students are encouraged to incorporate feedback from their supervisor, additional advisors suggested by the supervisor, and peers into their thesis writing. Moreover, they will receive consultation with the supervisor when presenting their research findings at domestic and international academic conferences, as well as in academic papers. This course aims to guide individual students in realising their potential as academic researchers who contribute to the advancement of their chosen research field.

Class Schedule Lesson 1: Introduction and Orientation Discussion on the Research Topic
Lesson 2: Discussion and Needs Assessment
Lesson 3: Discussion on a proposed research question
Lesson 4: Preparation for the first Presentation/Report
Lesson 5: Presentation/Report on a proposed research question
Lesson 6: Feedback and Discussion
Lesson 7: Discussion on a refined research question
Lesson 8: Preparation for the second Presentation/Report
Lesson 9: Presentation/Report on a refined research question
Lesson 10: Feedback and Discussion
Lesson 11: Empirical Research Methods and 2nd Needs Assessment
Lesson 12: Discussion and Progress Report Writing
Lesson 13: Discussion and Progress Report Writing
Lesson 14: Presentation/Report and Research Progress Assessment
Lesson 15: Research Progress Feedback

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

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Students are expected to consult with their instructor 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)

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' individual 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.

Academic Year	2025Year	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	WMGA0316	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, Second Semester, Second Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2nd) Inte
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive), Online (on-demand)
Classes will be 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 any updates from their supervisors and the University.
Credits	1.0	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	Class Objective: To educate and train aspiring researchers to independently plan, execute research projects, and produce results efficiently. Class Summary: Students will regularly check their research progress with their academic advisor. Depending on their stage of progress, they will participate in question-and-answer sessions, discussions, and the submission of research findings. Students are encouraged to incorporate feedback from their supervisor, additional advisors suggested by the supervisor, and peers into their thesis writing. Moreover, they will receive consultation with the supervisor when presenting their research findings at domestic and international academic conferences, as well as in academic papers. This course aims to guide individual students in realising their potential as academic researchers who contribute to the advancement of their chosen research field.
Class Schedule	Lesson 1: Introduction and Orientation Discussion on the Research Topic Lesson 2: Discussion and Needs Assessment Lesson 3: Discussion on a proposed research question Lesson 4: Preparation for the first Presentation/Report Lesson 5: Presentation/Report on a proposed research question Lesson 6: Feedback and Discussion Lesson 7: Discussion on a refined research question Lesson 8: Preparation for the second Presentation/Report Lesson 9: Presentation/Report on a refined research question Lesson 10: Feedback and Discussion Lesson 11: Empirical Research Methods and 2nd Needs Assessment Lesson 12: Discussion and Progress Report Writing Lesson 13: Discussion and Progress Report Writing Lesson 14: Presentation/Report and Research Progress Assessment Lesson 15: Research Progress Feedback Assessed assignments include: Literature review reports, Presentations, Research progress reports.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Students are expected to consult with their instructor 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)
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' individual 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.

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