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 is intended to provide students with an introduction to political science, looking at major branches of the discipline, reading political science scholarship, conducting research, and ultimately analyzing and writing political science papers. |
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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 | | We will start with the assumption that students have no prior background in political science or in academic research, and will work to provide students with some of the basic tools of social science research and analysis. By the end of the course, students should have an introductory understanding of political science and the major branches of the discipline, as well as a working knowledge of academic research methodologies and paper writing. |
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授業の内容や構成 Course Content / Plan | | Class 1 - course intro, syllabus review Class 2 - international relations Class 3 - comparative politics Class 4 - political economy Class 5 - methodology - basic research Class 6 - methodology - research exercises Class 7 - methodology - writing academic papers Class 8 - methodology - citations and plagiarism Class 9 - paper writing - research question, hypothesis and data collection Class 10 - paper writing - analysis and conclusion Class 11 - paper writing - writing your research paper Class 12 - paper writing - presentations, powerpoint and handouts Class 13 - student research presentations Class 14 - student research presentations Class 15 - course summary |
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履修条件・関連する科目 Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | Because this is an introductory course, no prerequisites are required. However, students should have a good command of the English language and come to class willing to discuss the week’s topic. |
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成績評価の方法と基準 Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | Your grade will be calculated based on the following: 10% Student participation 30% Short papers (two at 15% each) 40% Final paper 20% Individual presentation
Please refer to the Student Handbook for the grading standard. Each assignment is marked out of 100 points. |
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教科書・テキスト Textbook | | No textbook is assigned, but weekly readings will be posted on TACT. |
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参考書 Reference Book | | The following book is recommended but not required: Designing Social Inquiry: Scientific Inference in Qualitative Research, by King, Keohane & Verba. 1994. Princeton University Press. ISBN 9780691034713 |
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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) | | Please be sure to read the assigned readings ahead of class in order to prepare. |
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注意事項 Notice for Students | | This course will actively use the TACT system. Please be sure to download readings and assignments from TACT weekly. |
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授業開講形態等 Lecture format, etc. | | Classes will be held in person every week, with supplementary materials posted on TACT. |
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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) | | This class will be held in person unless otherwise directed by the university. |
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