Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Humanities and Social Sciences Economics Program
Lecture Code WMEZ1226 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 経済学プログラム特別演習II
Subject Name
(Katakana)
ケイザイガクプログラムトクベツエンシュウII
Subject Name in
English
Special Seminar on Economics Program
Instructor ZHOU YIMING
Instructor
(Katakana)
シュウ ギメイ
Campus Higashi-Senda Semester/Term 1st-Year,  Second Semester,  Second Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2nd) Weds13-14:Faculty Office
Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
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Face-to-face
 
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 2 Language of Instruction B : Japanese/English
Course Level 5 : Graduate Basic
Course Area(Area) 24 : Social Sciences
Course Area(Discipline) 03 : Economics
Eligible Students
Keywords Trade theory, Urban economics, Spatial economics 
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
The objective of this course is to develop the fundamental knowledge and research skills necessary to initiate independent academic research by reading recent studies in the relevant field and understanding their research questions and analytical methods. 
Class Schedule lesson1 Guidance
lesson2 Student Presentations and Discussion
lesson3 Student Presentations and Discussion
lesson4 Student Presentations and Discussion
lesson5 Student Presentations and Discussion
lesson6 Student Presentations and Discussion
lesson7 Student Presentations and Discussion
lesson8 Student Presentations and Discussion
lesson9 Student Presentations and Discussion
lesson10 Student Presentations and Discussion
lesson11 Student Presentations and Discussion
lesson12 Student Presentations and Discussion
lesson13 Student Presentations and Discussion
lesson14 Student Presentations and Discussion
lesson15 Student Presentations and Discussion 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
No required textbooks or reference materials. 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
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Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Students are expected to read in advance the academic paper to be discussed in the next session and to consider how it may contribute to their own research. 
Requirements Students should have completed a course in microeconomics and possess a basic knowledge of calculus. 
Grading Method Grades will be based on the following components: 1. Paper presentations: 70% (approx.); 2. Participation in discussions: 20% (approx.); 3. Engagement and overall attitude: 10% (approx.) 
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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