CC425501 Graduation Thesis

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Education

Lecture Code CC425501 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 卒業論文

Subject Name
（Katakana）ソツギョウロンブン

Subject Name in
English Graduation Thesis

Instructor SUGIYAMA MASAAKI

Instructor
(Katakana) スギヤマ　マサアキ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 4th-Year, Second Semester, Second Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2nd) Inte

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

Credits 6.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 4 : Undergraduate Advanced

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 08 : Curriculum and Instruction Sciences

Eligible Students Students in Program in Home Economics Education

Keywords Dwelling life; Quality of Life (QOL); Active living; Well-being

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) Elementary School Teacher Education
（Comprehensive Abilities）
・In individual or group researches, being able to organize・plan educational research activities, carry out them effectively and clarify the meaning. (research ability)
・In the situation of presentation of research investigation and practical educational research, to be able to organize the presentation contents and clealy demonstrate the research results and one's opinions, and to be able to communicate with others and give constructive criticism each other (Presentation and communiation skills).

Human Life Sciences Education
（Comprehensive Abilities）
・Ability to plan, design and conduct the researches related to Secondary Education or Life-long Activities Education, and to analyze and examine the results.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This course aims to support students in completing an undergraduate graduation thesis on a topic within the field of dwelling life. Through systematic review of prior studies, clarification of the research issue and research question(RQ), and step-by-step development of analysis and writing, students will cultivate the ability to produce a logical thesis grounded in appropriate evidence.

Class Schedule 1. Orientation
2. Reconfirming the theme and setting goals
3. Handling materials and data
4. Defining the research issue and research question(s) (RQ)
5. Planning the approach to organizing prior research
6. Conceptual clarification and theoretical framework
7. Considering the research design
8. Mid-course review
9. Analysis and examination (1)
10. Analysis and examination (2)
11. Finalizing the chapter structure and overall outline
12. Writing (1): Introduction, background, and literature review
13. Writing (2): Methods, results, and discussion
14. Presentation preparation
15. Research presentations

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Academic journal articles and other materials will be assigned as appropriate.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc.

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Guidance on preparation and review, as well as on tasks for each session (e.g., reading academic literature, organizing materials, drafting an outline, writing, and presentation preparation), will be provided as needed during seminar meetings. Outside of class, students are expected to complete any necessary preparation and revisions based on this guidance and to bring organized deliverables (e.g., notes, summaries, outlines, drafts, and slides) to the next session.

Requirements

Grading Method Students will be evaluated comprehensively based on their engagement in the graduation research process, the quality of the graduation thesis, and the presentation.

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	2026Year	School/Graduate School	School of Education
Lecture Code	CC425501	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	卒業論文
Subject Name （Katakana）	ソツギョウロンブン
Subject Name in English	Graduation Thesis
Instructor	SUGIYAMA MASAAKI
Instructor (Katakana)	スギヤマ　マサアキ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	4th-Year, Second Semester, Second Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2nd) Inte
Lesson Style		Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face

Credits	6.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	4 : Undergraduate Advanced
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	08 : Curriculum and Instruction Sciences
Eligible Students	Students in Program in Home Economics Education
Keywords	Dwelling life; Quality of Life (QOL); Active living; Well-being
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)	Elementary School Teacher Education （Comprehensive Abilities）・In individual or group researches, being able to organize・plan educational research activities, carry out them effectively and clarify the meaning. (research ability) ・In the situation of presentation of research investigation and practical educational research, to be able to organize the presentation contents and clealy demonstrate the research results and one's opinions, and to be able to communicate with others and give constructive criticism each other (Presentation and communiation skills). Human Life Sciences Education （Comprehensive Abilities）・Ability to plan, design and conduct the researches related to Secondary Education or Life-long Activities Education, and to analyze and examine the results.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course aims to support students in completing an undergraduate graduation thesis on a topic within the field of dwelling life. Through systematic review of prior studies, clarification of the research issue and research question(RQ), and step-by-step development of analysis and writing, students will cultivate the ability to produce a logical thesis grounded in appropriate evidence.
Class Schedule	1. Orientation 2. Reconfirming the theme and setting goals 3. Handling materials and data 4. Defining the research issue and research question(s) (RQ) 5. Planning the approach to organizing prior research 6. Conceptual clarification and theoretical framework 7. Considering the research design 8. Mid-course review 9. Analysis and examination (1) 10. Analysis and examination (2) 11. Finalizing the chapter structure and overall outline 12. Writing (1): Introduction, background, and literature review 13. Writing (2): Methods, results, and discussion 14. Presentation preparation 15. Research presentations
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Academic journal articles and other materials will be assigned as appropriate.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Guidance on preparation and review, as well as on tasks for each session (e.g., reading academic literature, organizing materials, drafting an outline, writing, and presentation preparation), will be provided as needed during seminar meetings. Outside of class, students are expected to complete any necessary preparation and revisions based on this guidance and to bring organized deliverables (e.g., notes, summaries, outlines, drafts, and slides) to the next session.
Requirements
Grading Method	Students will be evaluated comprehensively based on their engagement in the graduation research process, the quality of the graduation thesis, and the presentation.
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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