Hiroshima University Syllabus

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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 WMGA0318 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 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,  Second Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2nd) Inte
Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
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Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive)
This course is designed around seminars for guiding students in their research projects and monitoring research progress. 
Credits 1.0 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 Introduction
lesson3 Students' Research Presentations
lesson4 Discussion
lesson5 Students' Research Presentations
lesson6 Discussion
lesson7 Students' Research Presentations
lesson8 Discussion
lesson9 Students' Research Presentations
lesson10 Discussion
lesson11 Lecture on Academic Writing
lesson12 Discussion
lesson13 Lecture on Academic Writing
lesson14 Discussion
lesson15 Debriefing 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Required reading materials will be distributed during the class meetings. 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
Text, Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams
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Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Project Learning, Post-class Report
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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