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- Graduate major in Technology and Innovation Management
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- Graduate major in Technology and Innovation Management
- Instructor(s)
- Ikegami Masako Goto Mika
- Class Format
- Lecture / Exercise (ZOOM)
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- Day/Period(Room No.)
- Sat9-10(CIC913)
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- Course number
- TIM.A403
- Credits
- 1
- Academic year
- 2020
- Offered quarter
- 1Q
- Syllabus updated
- 2020/9/18
- Lecture notes updated
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- Japanese
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Course description and aims
The course will deal with basic methods for formulating a research project, planning and implementing a scientific study in political sciences, mainly for qualitative case studies.
Student learning outcomes
By the end of the course the students are expected to be able to:
• present a relevant research project
• plan and implement a scientific study
• express themselves clearly in accordance with scientific practice
• apply social science methods for qualitative analysis
• analyze empirical data
• critically review a scientific study, with a focus on qualitative case analysis of decision-making and policy concerning research & development (R&D)
Keywords
methodology of social sciences, qualitative analysis, case studies, policy analysis of R&D and science & technology (S&T)
Competencies that will be developed
| ✔ Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | ✔ Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Class flow
The course consists of lectures on qualitative methods and seminars on case studies of decision-making/policy analysis in the field of S&T and R&D.
Course schedule/Required learning
| Course schedule | Required learning | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | Introduction | Introduction |
| Class 2 | Qualitative methods I | Qualitative methods I |
| Class 3 | Qualitative methods II | Qualitative methods II |
| Class 4 | Qualitative case analysis I | Qualitative case analysis I |
| Class 5 | Qualitative case analysis II | Qualitative case analysis II |
| Class 6 | Synergy of qualitative and quantitative methods | Synergy of qualitative and quantitative methods; |
| Class 7 | Reexamining the contemporary social science framework | Synergy of qualitative and quantitative methods |
| Class 8 | Summary and discussion | Oral presentation of group works, Summary and discussion |
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)
* Alexander L. George and Andrew Bennett, Case Studies and Theory Development in the Social Sciences, MIT Press, 2005
* Sumantra Ghoshal (2005) “Bad management theories are destroying good management practices”, Academy of Management Learning & Education, Vol. 4, No. 1, pp. 75-91
* Ghoshal & Moran (1996) “Bad for practice: a critique of the transaction cost theory”, Academy of Management Review, Vol. 21, No. 1, pp. 13-47
Social Research Methods (4th Edition) by Alan Bryman (2012, Oxford University Press),
Bryman & Bell, Business Research Methods 3rd ed. (2011, Oxford University Press)
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Supplementary articles and book chapters may be included as hand-outs
Assessment criteria and methods
This course consists of obligatory lectures and seminars. Each student is required to read the assigned readings and come prepared to discuss them. Active participation, oral presentation and essay work are required to pass the course. Basic knowledge of international politics is preferable for effective participation. The evaluation is based on the followings:
• Regular class attendance and active participation: 40%
• Group work with oral presentation: 30%
• Essay work (final paper) with oral presentation: 30%
Related courses
- TIM.C532 ： Research, Development, Test & Evaluation of Advanced/Defense Technology
- TIM.C510 ： Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Analysis I
- TIM.C511 ： Science, Technology and Innovation Policy Analysis II
Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)
N.A.
