Japanese

Academic Year	2026Year	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	WMGA0208	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), Online (on-demand)
			Classes will be conducted in-person or online in accordance with the University’s academic, health, and safety guidelines. Students are expected to regularly monitor the Momiji message board and their university email accounts 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	This course aims to equip students with foundational knowledge, methodologies, and skills essential for research in the humanities and social sciences. Instruction is tailored to address individual academic needs. Regular individual supervision and group tutorials are provided to deepen students’ understanding of specialised subjects. These sessions include discussions and question-and-answer periods with the supervisor. Completion of the master's thesis requires periodic progress reports and reflection on feedback. Participation in fieldwork and attendance at selected conferences are also encouraged.
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 instructor to identify and select relevant literature for their specific research topics. Reading lists will be updated periodically to reflect individual progress.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Stream, Microsoft Forms, Zoom, moodle
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Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Quizzes/ Quiz format, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning), Fieldwork / Survey, Project Learning, Flip Teaching, Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Students are advised to write a brief progress report and literature review following the first session and to continue this practice throughout the course. Additionally, students should create a bibliography database and maintain a journal documenting the content of each supervisory session on a shared platform. Progress reports must be revised in response to supervisor feedback. A list of questions should be compiled and shared with the supervisor at least three days prior to each session.
Requirements	Students requiring special assistance are encouraged to contact their supervisor as early as possible, preferably before the first class. Reasonable accommodations will be arranged in consultation with the University’s Accessibility Centre.
Grading Method	Assessment methods include assignments, portfolios, team and individual presentations, and progress reports.
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	The supervisor and guest advisors possess extensive practical experience with media and international organisations, including the United Nations and the OECD.
Message	In the dissertation, students should clearly define the concept of 'peace' being addressed, considering its multifaceted and multi-layered dimensions.
Other	The class schedule may be adjusted as needed to support students’ individual research plans and needs.
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.