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 assignments that are suggested by the academic supervisor (assignments may be 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.
Students will acquire the following abilities:
1. Professional expertise for identifying fundamental scientific and technical issues encountered in social engineering
2. Ability to freely utilize specialist knowledge to solve problems and provide creative ideas
3. Ability to explain concepts logically, develop arguments, and put them in writing
Literature search, data collection, data analysis, academic-paper writing, presentation training, discussion training, laboratory-based education, coursework
✔ Specialist skills | Intercultural skills | Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Classes are held at the academic supervisor’s laboratory. The course schedule will be determined through discussions held among students and the academic supervisor. In some cases, multiple laboratories may choose to hold classes jointly. Some laboratories might hold classes in English. Check with your academic supervisor.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | To be announced by each laboratory. | To be announced by each laboratory. |
Specified by the academic supervisor as necessary.
Specified by the academic supervisor as necessary.
Specifics of the assessment criteria and methods, which are in accordance with the student learning outcomes 1–3, will be announced prior to the start of the course.
1. Students must be a member of one of the laboratories in the Department of Social Engineering.
2. Students must have completed basic courses offered by the Department of Social Engineering or have equivalent knowledge.