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
Class 2 - International relations
Class 3 - Comparative politics
Class 4 - Political economy
Class 5 - Methodology – basic research (where to find things)
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 review, submission of final projects |
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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 | | 10% Student participation
30% Short papers (two at 15% each)
40% Final paper
20% Individual presentation
Please refer to the student handbook (i.e., a c grade= 60 above) regarding the standards for obtaining a passing grade in the course |
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教科書・テキスト
Textbook | | | Weekly readings will be assigned and distributed through the NUCT system. |
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参考書
Reference Book | | | 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 | | |
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授業開講形態等
Lecture format, etc. | | | In-person classes will be held weekly, while course readings and materials will be uploaded to 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) | | |
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