- 学部・研究科
Faculty/Graduate School - 法/文/経/商/社/政策/外/人間/ビ/シ/環/化
- 時間割コード
Course Code - 00687
- 科目名
Course title
サブテーマ
Subtitle - Research Methods for Social Sciences
- 授業形態/単位
Term/Credits - クラス
Class -
- 秋/2
- B
- 担任者名
Instructor - 石田 菖
- 曜限
Day/Period - 木5
- 授業概要
Course Description
到達目標
Course Objectives -
授業種別 / Teaching Types
講義（対面型）
言語 / Language
英語(English)
授業概要 / Course Description
This course covers a range of conceptual and practical issues relating to designing, implementing and evaluating social science research projects. With a focus on both quantitative and qualitative approaches to social science research, the course will introduce students to a number of basic skills required in interpreting, evaluating, and undertaking social science research. It provides students with an introductory understanding of various research analysis methods. The course will provide more detailed coverage and practical workshops on key approaches depending on student interest and experience.
As the course is conducted in a seminar format, and depends on the nature of student projects and research interests, detailed information on the course structure and content is not detailed in this syllabus.
授業は全て英語で行われます。履修する学生は以下の語学力（相当）を必要とします：
GTEC 260以上
TOEFL ITP 505以上
TOEFL iBT 60以上
TOEIC 580以上
IELTS 5.0
英検準１級以上
CEFR B1
・本科目は、入学時及び２年進級時に受験しているプレースメントテスト（GTECまたはTOEFL ITP）のスコアを利用し、履修者が定員を超過した場合は上記スコア要件に合致していない学生から優先的に削除されます。本科目の受講を希望しており、GTEC受験以降に上記のスコアに相当する語学力を取得した者は、事後抽選日の2日前（土日祝日を除く）までに各種テストの証明書コピーを国際教育支援室まで提出してください。また、スコア要件に合致している学生で定員を超過した場合は、無作為抽選となります。
・上記スコアを所持していない学生は、先に留学準備スキルアップ科目を修得する等、CEFR B1以上の取得を目指してください。
This class may adopt COIL practice (Collaborative Online International Learning), in which students will connect online with overseas students to work collaboratively to complete a project. COIL aims to provide learning opportunities for the students to gain desirable employability qualities, such as intercultural competency, digital literacy, leadership skills, ect. *For more information about COIL for this course, please get in touch with the instructor directly or ask them during the first class.
本科目は「COIL（Collaborative Online International Learning：海外との協働学習）」を取り入れる場合があります。COILでは海外の学生とオンラインで繋がり、チームプロジェクト等を通して協働学習を行います。COILを実践することで、異文化理解力、デジタルリテラシー、リーダーシップ力等これからのグローバル人材が必要とされる能力の向上を目的としています。※COILを実施するかどうかは、担当講師に直接問い合わせるか、授業初日に確認してください。到達目標 / Course Objectives
On completion of this course you should be able to:
Understand the reasons why particular research methods might be suitable for studying particular research questions and topics;
Describe the general philosophy underpinning different research positions;
Demonstrate some familiarity with basic methods of data collection and analysis;
Select and employ a basic data collection method;
Develop basic interview schedules;
Begin to critically interpret and evaluate research findings;
Use evidence to support or challenge an argument;
Use a range of resources including textbook materials, primary research papers, and internet-based sources;
Demonstrate a range of transferable skills including written communication, data analysis, effective planning and organization, and independence.授業手法 / Teaching Methods
・学生による学習のふりかえり
・学生同士の意見交換（グループ・ペアワーク、ディスカッション、ディベート等含む）
・プレゼンテーション（スピーチ、模擬授業等含む）
・課題探究（プロジェクト学習、課題解決型学習、ケーススタディ等含む）
・COIL
- 授業計画
Course Content -
授業計画 / Course Content
１．Introduction and overview
２．The research process and its component
３．The research problem
４．Doing a literature review
５．In text and end citations for a literature review
６．Research design and philosophy
７．Mid-term presentations
８．Data collection techniques
９．Data analysis techniques
１０．Interpretation of research results
１１．Presenting research findings
１２．Ethics in research
１３．Review of the topics covered
１４．Final Project
１５．Final Project
The course will be delivered utilizing a blend of mini-lectures, practical activities, workshops, group discussions and interrupted case studies. In addition, the course delivery will feature elements of enquiry-based learning. Sessions will involve extensive use of audio-visual materials. Students will be provided with handouts when necessary.授業時間外学習 / Expected work outside of class
Two hours per week. Group work and self-research will be assigned.
- 成績評価の方法・基準・評価
Grading Policies /
Evaluation Criteria -
方法 / Grading Policies
定期試験を行わず、平常試験(小テスト・レポート等)で総合評価する。
The course will be assessed by formative and summative assessment. Formative assessment will be undertaken throughout the term and consist of short practical exercises and group discussions. The full summative assessment will comprise the following requirements.
Research Design Template
(Completion will make you eligible for final course grade)
At the completion of the course you will be required to submit a completed research design template that will be provided at the start of the course. The template is designed to be completed based on either 1) research that you are currently undertaking, 2) have recently completed, or 3) in cases in which students have no practical research experience you will be required to formulate a new research topic. Such research could involve work relating to an independent study, undergraduate project, dissertation, or graduate project.
The recommended word limit for the template is 2,000 words.
Note that course assessment can be negotiated with individual students in the first several sessions to ensure appropriate outcomes based on student level.
Performance (attendance included) 40%
Final Project 25%
Assingments(in-class and homework) 35%基準・評価 / Evaluation Criteria・Assessment Policy
Students will be provided with detailed information on assessment, including information on how the assessment rationale and marking are related to the course learning outcomes.
Performance (attendance included) 40%
Final Project 25%
Assingments(in-class and homework) 35%
The main goal of the assessment is that students can produce a reasoned account of why a particular research design might be suitable given a particular research question or problem. The second goal is that students can begin to develop a sense of how this might impact on the kind of problem or question that can be investigated. The third goal is that students may be able to utilize some of the materials (or ideas based on them) for research relating to the undertaking of independent studies, undergraduate projects, dissertation proposals, or graduate projects.
- 教科書
Textbooks
There are no ‘set’ textbooks required for this course.
-
参考書
References
Students will be provided with book chapters, readings and activity materials throughout the course from a range of materials.
- フィードバックの方法
Feedback Method Both formative and summative feedback will be provided throughout the course, including opportunities for peer review.
- 担任者への問合せ方法
Instructor Contact p219628@kansai-u.ac.jp
- 備考
Other Comments (1) Grading Policies/Evaluation Criteria/Assessment Policy
No changes. Please consult the syllabus for details.
(2) This class will be held face-to-face
[IMPORTANT NOTICE!]
・Some sessions of this class will be offered online(LIVE Remote Class style), using zoom as the communication tool. The instructor will announce more information about the online sessions.
・Zoom URL will be notified to the students via KU-LMS (Notification function).
・This is a part of KU-EOL program, in which overseas students will also join this class remotely for a few months. (*They will not be taking the course full term.)
・All EOL course format will be to take at least 8 face-to-face sessions in a classroom. Students are required to confirm the classroom location.
・LMS (to be announced in the class) is used as the platform of this course. More details will be notified in the first week class.
・PC is required for the course (not via tablet or smart phone).
※KU-EOLの詳細（受講体験談やその他のEOL科目）
https://www.kansai-u.ac.jp/Kokusai/globalnavi/info/index.php?c=topics_view&pk=1662602801