Japanese

Academic Year	2026Year	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	WMGA0356	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 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	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 equip aspiring researchers with the skills necessary to independently plan, execute, and deliver research projects efficiently. Class Summary: Students regularly meet with their academic advisor to review research progress. Depending on their stage of advancement, they participate in question-and-answer sessions, engage in discussions, and submit research findings. Students incorporate feedback from their supervisor, recommended advisors, and peers into their thesis writing. They consult their supervisor when preparing research findings for academic conferences and publications. The course is designed to support each student in realising their potential as an academic researcher and contributing to their 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 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, Role Play, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning), 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.
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.