The B2D academic supervisor and student will discuss and come up with an agreed-upon research theme. The student will then start preliminary research related to the theme:
1) Expanding knowledge of the specialized field of study, while conducting a search of the literature
2) Developing focal point of research
3) Training in research methods, and enhancing oral and written communication skills necessary to disseminate research findings
B2D Pre-research Training will enable the student to:
1) Acquire knowledge sufficient for conducting full-fledged research in their specialized field
2) Evaluate the impact that the research could have on society, further enhancing its significance
3) Acquire fundamental skills and competencies necessary to complete a full-fledged research project
Research activities, literature search, specialized knowledge, research theme, research method
✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
The B2D student and B2D academic supervisor will work together to develop a tailored study plan.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | ・Guidance on the B2D Pre-research Training coursework ・Brainstorm for research ideas ・Identification of general research theme ・Acquiring specialized knowledge necessary for the chosen research theme ・Conducting a search of the literature ・Developing focal point of research ・Training in research methods, and enhancing oral and written communication skills necessary to disseminate findings | Instructions to be given by the B2D academic supervisor. |
Instructions to be given in class.
Instructions to be given in class.
To be evaluated based on the effort and achievements for outcomes 1-3 by the B2D academic supervisor.
Students must have acquired one credit or more from B2D Research Basics courses