Colloquium in Social and Human Sciences F4

Academic unit or major

Graduate major in Social and Human Sciences

Instructor(s)

Academic Supervisor

Class Format

Exercise

Media-enhanced courses

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Day of week/Period
(Classrooms)

Class

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Course Code

SHS.Z694

Number of credits

020

Course offered

2025

Offered quarter

3-4Q

Syllabus updated

Mar 19, 2025

Language

Japanese

Syllabus

Course overview and goals

This two-quarter long course is designed to give students specialist knowledge in their field of study as well as basic knowledge in a broader area, with a focus on research theme decided through discussions with the academic supervisor. The students will incorporate this knowledge into their own research themes to carry out research, participate in academic discussions, and give presentations of their findings.
The aims of the abovementioned process are not only to develop the students’ skills in such areas as literature search and analysis, as well as the ability to present ideas and arguments effectively in academic writing and through discussions and presentations. By enrolling in Research Seminar courses and pursuing research activities, based on developing high level expertise in their field of study, analytical and organizational capability, the ability of value-creation and fostering think of ways to solve problems, students are expected complete research work of the doctoral thesis.

Course description and aims

Ability to freely utilize specialist knowledge to solve problems and provide creative ideas
Ability to conduct research with awareness of the trends in research and development and an international grasp of the field
Ability to explain concepts logically, develop arguments, and put them in writing

Keywords

Literature search, data collection, data analysis, academic-paper writing, presentation training, discussion training,laboratory-based education

Competencies

• Specialist skills
• Intercultural skills
• Communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

Check with your academic supervisor.

Course schedule/Objectives

Study advice (preparation and review)

Textbook(s)

Specified by the academic supervisor as necessary.

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Specified by the academic supervisor as necessary.

Evaluation methods and criteria

Evaluation by daily work and the level of achievement.

Related courses

• SHS.Z691 ： Colloquium in Social and Human Sciences S3
• SHS.Z692 ： Colloquium in Social and Human Sciences F3
• SHS.Z693 ： Colloquium in Social and Human Sciences S4
• SHS.Z694 ： Colloquium in Social and Human Sciences F4
• SHS.Z695 ： Colloquium in Social and Human Sciences S5

Prerequisites

Students must be a member of one of the laboratories in the course.

Other

This course includes the content of science.