授業の目的 【日本語】 Goals of the Course(JPN) | | |
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授業の目的 【英語】 Goals of the Course | | This course looks at communication theories, including interpersonal communication, group/intergroup communication, organizational communication, mass communication, computer-mediated communication, and intercultural communication. Students will learn the latest developments in the theories in each of these fields, to help them incorporate theorems and tenets into their research, so that their research plans will be soundly based on a theoretical framework. |
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到達目標 【日本語】 Objectives of the Course(JPN) | | |
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到達目標 【英語】 Objectives of the Course | | Students will be expected to gain the following skills and knowledge regarding communication theories:
1) gain understanding of the different approaches to theories
2) critique existing theories for their robustness
3) appreciate how hypotheses in research are formulated, and contribute to theory building
4) recognize that theories are falsifiable
5) understand the importance of theory-driven research
6) attain the ability to incorporate theory into their own research programs, and to test it |
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授業の内容や構成 Course Content / Plan | | 1) What are theories?
2) Paradigms of theories in social sciences
3)~5) Interpersonal communication theories
6)~8) Group/intergroup theories
9) Organizational communication theories
10) ~12) Mass communication theories
13) Media effects theories
14) Computer mediated communication theories
15) Intercultural communication theories |
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履修条件・関連する科目 Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | No prerequisites required. Students will read, discuss, and present in the English language medium. |
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成績評価の方法と基準 Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | Presentations 70%
Participation in discussion 30%
A passing grade is 60 out of 100. |
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教科書・参考書 Textbook/Reference Book | | Reading materials will be selected and provided to students. |
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課外学習等(授業時間外学習の指示) Study Load(Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours) | | Students will be given weekly readings, with which they shall prepare for discussions on the contents. |
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注意事項 Notice for Students | | Students should be comfortable with English as the medium of instruction. |
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使用言語 Language(s) for Instruction & Discussion | | |
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授業開講形態等 Lecture format, etc. | | Face-to-face seminar, unless restrictions are imposed, or if student needs deem online to be more convenient. Those students who cannot physically be on campus will connect on zoom or other platforms. |
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遠隔授業(オンデマンド型)で行う場合の追加措置 Additional measures for remote class (on-demand class) | | Real time classes using Zoom or other platforms |
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