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| 科目一覧へ戻る | 2026/03/18 現在 |
| 科目名/Course title | 2年セミナーB/Second Year Seminar (B) |
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| 担当教員(所属)/Instructor | 藤野 悠子 (文学部英語英文学科) |
| 授業科目区分/Category | 英語英文学科専門科目 |
| 授業形態/Type of class | 演習 |
| 開講期/Semester | 2026年度/Academic Year 後期/AUTUMN |
| 開講曜限/Class period | 木/THU 2 |
| 対象所属/Eligible Faculty | |
| 対象学年/Eligible grade | 2年 , 3年 , 4年 |
| 単位数/Credits | 2 |
| 授業のねらいと達成目標 /Course Objectives |
The aim of this course is to prepare students for the research required in their third and fourth years while learning sociological concepts related to global stratification and improving English proficiency. This class has the following learning goals for students: 1) Develop abilities to communicate respectfully and comfortably in English. 2) Appreciate diversity and difference of opinion and background. 3) Actively participate, discuss, and share with others in English. 4) Improve analytical and critical thinking skills. 5) Understand sociological concepts related to global stratification and apply understanding to their own research project. 6) Develop research and presentation skills. |
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| 授業概要 /Course description |
The course aims to prepare students for in-depth research and independent, critical thinking required of third- and fourth-year seminar courses. Students will learn more deeply about research, particularly in the social sciences, and about different research types and methods. They will also engage first-hand in a research project on a topic related to the ones covered in this course, using a social science research method. Throughout the course, students will learn about various sociological concepts regarding global stratification and will choose one aspect that can be applied to their own research project for this course. |
| 授業計画(授業の形式、スケジュール等) /Class schedule |
第1回: Introductions & Guiding Principles of This Class 第2回: [Sociological Concept] What is stratification? [Research Overview] Review (What is research? Why research?) & Different Types of Research (Quantitative, Qualitative) 第3回: [Sociological Concept] Stratification Within Japan; [Research Overview] Primary vs. Secondary Sources 第4回: [Sociological Concept] Global Stratification; [Research Overview] Choosing Sources & Reading Laterally 第5回: [Sociological Concept] Migration & Displacement Basics; [Research Step #1] Defining the Research Question 第6回: [Sociological Concept] History of Japanese Emigration; [Research Step #2] Reviewing Existing Literature 第7回: [Sociological Concept] Immigration to Japan; [Research Step #3] Choosing a Research Design 第8回: [Sociological Concept] Internally Displaced Persons; [Research Step #4] Selecting a Data Collection Method 第9回: [Sociological Concept] Displacement Due to Climate & Disasters; [Research Step #5] Planning Data Collection Procedures 第10回: [Sociological Concept] MDGs to SDGs; [Research Step #6] Planning Data Analysis Strategies 第11回: [Sociological Concept] Development (Literacy); [Research Step #7] Collecting Data 第12回: [Sociological Concept] Development (Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene); [Research Step #8] Analyzing Data 第13回: [Sociological Concept] Development Aid; [Research Step #9] Presenting Findings 第14回: Consultations, Presentations, & Feedback 第15回: Presentations & Feedback |
| 準備学習・履修上の注意 /Notices |
Each lesson is built on the contents of the previous lesson. As such it is essential that students actively participate and do all of their preparations and homework on time. If a student cannot attend class, she must contact the teacher in advance. The syllabus may change in consultation with students. In this course, students are expected to: 1. Come to each class well prepared and ready to discuss with classmates. 2. Maintain academic honesty and not commit plagiarism. 3. Use their best English and not use translation software (e.g., Google Translate, DeepL) or AI to complete assignments, except when specifically required. 4. Use a computer and the Internet to complete assignments as necessary. 5. Appreciate diversity and difference of opinion and background. 6. Respect one another and the teacher. 7. Help create a positive classroom environment by participating actively and positively each week. 8. Do their best! Please contact me by email or through Google Classroom with any questions, concerns, or confusion. You can also make appointments for one-on-one consultation as necessary, in person or online through Google Meet. 各回の授業外学習時間(予習・復習)には4時間程度かかると想定されます。 |
| 教科書・参考書等 /Textbooks |
【教科書】 Handouts and materials provided in class. |
| 成績評価の方法 /Evaluation |
【評価方法】 50% Group Projects & Presentations 25% Homework 25% Active Participation, Group Discussion, & Classwork 【評価基準】 1) Clear effort and deep thinking are required to receive good grades in this class. 2) Assignments must be completed on time. 3) Students must come to class prepared and actively participate every week, and reflect constructively on their time in class. 【課題に対するフィードバックの方法】 Feedback will be provided in Google Classroom with an explanatory rubric unless otherwise noted. |
| 備考 /Notes |
この授業には次の要素を取り入れています。 【討議(ディスカッション)】 【グループワーク】 【発表(プレゼンテーション)】 この授業は英語のみで行っています。 This class is conducted entirely in English. 【使用するツール】 Google Classroom, Google Drive |
科目と卒業/修了認定に関する方針(ディプロマ・ポリシー)の対応一覧
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https://www.shirayuri.ac.jp/campus/enrollment/diplomapolicy/