2024 Graduate Methodologies in Politics, Law and Administration F1B

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Academic unit or major
Graduate major in Social and Human Sciences
Instructor(s)
Akaba Sanae 
Class Format
Lecture     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
-
Group
-
Course number
SHS.P466
Credits
1
Academic year
2024
Offered quarter
4Q
Syllabus updated
2024/4/4
Lecture notes updated
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Language used
Japanese
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Course description and aims

In this class, students will learn about the methods and history of human subject research. By the end of the quarter, students will be prepared for their application for human subject research ethics review.

Student learning outcomes

①Learn about the methods of human subject research
②Learn about the history of human subject research and ethics
③Develop knowledge and skills for human subject committee application

Keywords

Human subject research methods
Ethics for human subject research

Competencies that will be developed

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

Class flow

This class is consisted of lecture and small/whole group discussions.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Course guidance
Class 2 Human subject research① observation, survey Read handouts on observation and survey
Class 3 Human subject research② interview, focus group interview Read handouts on interview, focus group interview
Class 4 History of research ethics: Unites States Read handouts on the history of research ethics in the United States
Class 5 History of research ethics: Japan Read handouts on the history of research ethics in Japan
Class 6 Application for human subject research review Read the information on the website of Human Subject Committee of the Institute of Science, Tokyo.
Class 7 Review Review

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.

Textbook(s)

Handouts

Reference books, course materials, etc.

None

Assessment criteria and methods

Assignments and in-class contribution: 50%
Final paper: 50%

Related courses

  • SHS.P463 : Graduate Methodologies in Politics, Law and Administration S1A
  • SHS.P464 : Graduate Methodologies in Politics, Law and Administration S1B
  • SHS.P465 : Graduate Methodologies in Politics, Law and Administration F1A

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

This class is designed for students who are considering human subject research for their Master's thesis or Doctoral dissertation.

Other

None

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