学部・大学院区分
Undergraduate / Graduate
法学部
時間割コード
Registration Code
0384101
科目区分
Course Category
専門科目
Specialized Courses
科目名 【日本語】
Course Title
基礎演習B(E)
科目名 【英語】
Course Title
Preliminary Seminar B (E)
担当教員 【日本語】
Instructor
GREEN David James ○
担当教員 【英語】
Instructor
GREEN David James ○
単位数
Credits
2
開講期・開講時間帯
Term / Day / Period
春 火曜日 3時限
Spring Tue 3
対象学年
Year
1年
1
授業形態
Course style
演習
Seminar


授業の目的 【日本語】
Goals of the Course(JPN)
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.
到達目標 【日本語】
Objectives of the Course(JPN)
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.
授業の内容や構成
Course Content / Plan
Lecture 1 - Course intro/syllabus
Lecture 2 - International relations
Lecture 3 - Comparative politics
Lecture 4 - Political economy
Lecture 5 - Methodology – basic research (where to find things)
Lecture 6 - Methodology – research exercises
Lecture 7 - Methodology – writing academic papers
Lecture 8 - Methodology – citations and plagiarism
Lecture 9 - Paper writing – research question, hypothesis and data collection
Lecture 10 - Paper writing – analysis and conclusion
Lecture 11 - Paper writing – writing your research paper
Lecture 12 - Paper writing – presentations, powerpoint and handouts
Lecture 13 - Student research presentations
Lecture 14 - Student research presentations
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.
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
教科書・テキスト
Textbook
Weekly readings will be assigned and distributed through the TACT system.
参考書
Reference Book
Designing Social Inquiry: Scientific Inference in Qualitative Research, by King, Keohane & Verba. 1994. Princeton University Press. ISBN 9780691034713
課外学習等(授業時間外学習の指示)
Study Load(Self-directed Learning Outside Course Hours)
Course requires some time commitment, where students have to write independent research papers over the duration of the course.
注意事項
Notice for Students
None.
授業開講形態等
Lecture format, etc.
The class will meet face to face in one of Nagoya University's computer labs. Computers with statistical software will be provided.
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.