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.
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
Human subject research methods
Ethics for human subject research
✔ Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
This class is consisted of lecture and small/whole group discussions.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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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 |
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.
Handouts
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Assignments and in-class contribution: 50%
Final paper: 50%
This class is designed for students who are considering human subject research for their Master's thesis or Doctoral dissertation.
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