授業の目的 【日本語】
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授業の目的 【英語】
Goals of the Course | | | Building upon the research skills acquired in M1, this seminar provides a structured environment for students to complete their master's thesis through iterative presentation, discussion, and revision. The focus shifts from learning methodologies to applying them: students regularly present research progress, receive constructive feedback from peers and instructor, and refine their analytical work accordingly. The seminar prepares students for academic dissemination through conference presentations while ensuring thesis quality through collaborative critique and continuous improvement throughout the research cycle. |
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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 | | | This seminar enables students to complete their master's thesis by developing presentation skills, refining analytical frameworks, and incorporating peer feedback into their research. Students gain experience in scholarly communication through conference presentations and defend their research methodology and findings in collaborative discussions. |
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授業の内容や構成
Course Content / Plan | | | M2 students drive the seminar through regular presentations of their research development across the semester. The collective engagement in discussing presented work allows all participants to elevate the quality of their respective master's research projects. The seminar supports the complete research cycle: students refine their research designs including literature reviews and analytical frameworks, conduct and discuss data analysis with instructor guidance, prepare presentations for academic conferences, and work toward thesis completion through regular progress reports and collaborative feedback sessions. |
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履修条件・関連する科目
Course Prerequisites and Related Courses | | | There is no precondition to take this course. |
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成績評価の方法と基準
Course Evaluation Method and Criteria | | - Class Participation (30%) and presentation (70%)
- Credit is given to C- (C if applicable) or higher grade for each critrion. |
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教科書・参考書
Textbook/Reference Book | | Relevant reading materials will be distributed during class sessions as needed.
Refernces:
Eric A. Hanushek, 2023. Handbook of the Economics of Education (Volum 6). Elsevier.
Eric A. Hanushek, 2023. Handbook of the Economics of Education (Volum 7). Elsevier.
Akio Aminaka et al., 2021. Knowledge Education and Social Structure in Africa. Langaa RPCIG.
Lesley Pwell and Simon McGrath, 2019. Skills for Human Development. Routledge.
Clive Harber, 2014. Education and International Development. Symposium Books.
Kosuke Imai & Lori D. Bougher, 2021. Quantitative Social Science. Prinston university press.
Donald J. Treiman, 2009. Quantitative Data Analysis: Doing Social Research to Test Ideas. Wiley.
John W. Creswell & Cheryl N. Poth, 2018. Qualitative Inquiry Research Design. SAGE.
John W. Creswell & J. David Creswell, 2018. Research Design: Qualitative, Qualntitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches. SAGE.
Damodar Gujarati, 2015. Econometrics by Example. Red Globe Press. |
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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) | | | Preparation for individual presentations on the research progress will be requested. |
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注意事項
Notice for Students | | |
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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. | | |
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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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