Keio University Syllabus and Timetable

SEMINAR B(1)

Lecturer(s)OGUMA, EIJI
Credit(s)2
Academic Year/Semester2025 Fall
Day/PeriodThu.3
CampusSFC
Class FormatFace-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person)
Registration Number09967
Faculty/Graduate SchoolPOLICY MANAGEMENT / ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION STUDIES
Year Level1, 2, 3, 4
FieldRESEARCH SEMINARS SEMINARS
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Prerequisites(Recommended)C1013 現代社会理論/MODERN SOCIAL THEORY
LocationSFC
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Main Course NumberLevel0Faculty-wide
Major Classification5Research Seminars
Minor Classification00Seminar
Subject Type3Elective subject
Supplemental Course InformationClass Classification2Lecture
Class Format1Face-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person)
Language of Instruction1Japanese
Academic Discipline08Sociology and related fields

Course Summary

In this seminar, we will read the major works of Pierre Bourdieu and Anthony Giddens, often referred to as the theoretical framework in sociological articles. In addition, we will read the classic literature on ethnomethodology and the classic literatures on field research. Through these readings, students will acquire the foundations of sociological theory and research practice, with the aim of developing a foundation that can be applied to their own research.

Course Description/Objectives/Teaching Method/Intended Learning Outcome

Through readings of classicss, students will acquire the foundations of sociological theory and research practice, with the aim of developing a foundation that can be applied to their own research.

Research Seminar Theme

Learning Methodology of Sociology

Project Theme (next semester)

Undecided, but in past years, we have read works of sociology.

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Textbooks

Reference Books

In each class, a presenter will report on the designated sections.

W. F. White, Street Corner Society
A classic of American ethnography. Especially Appendix, a must-read for fieldworkers. The book is very easy to read with no theoretical sections, so it is a great introduction to a sociological classic.

P. Willis, Learning to Labor
This is another classic of fieldwork, but it spends half its volume on theoretical analysis. You can read a combination of ethnography and theoretical analysis.

Garfinkel et al. Anatomy of Everyday Life
A Japanese edited version of a classic articles on ethnomethodology. The book is a paperback, so it is easy to pick up and easy to read to understand the concept of ethnomethodology.

A.Giddens, The Construction of Society
This is Giddens’ major work that elaborates on his structuration theory. It is not an easy book to read, so read Chapter 1 for an overview and Chapter 6, which describes its application to survey research.

P. Bourdieu, la distinction
This is a large book, renowned as Bourdieu's major work. You can learn the combination of questionnaire survey, interview, and theoretical analysis.

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