SEMINAR B(2)

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Lecturer(s)	KAWAGUCHI, HIROFUMI
Credit(s)	2
Academic Year/Semester	2025 Fall
Day/Period	Thu.3
Campus	SFC
Class Format	Face-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person)
Registration Number	48132
Faculty/Graduate School	POLICY MANAGEMENT / ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION STUDIES
Year Level	1, 2, 3, 4
Field	RESEARCH SEMINARS SEMINARS
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Location	SFC
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Course Description	The Seminar is central to activities at SFC where faculty members and students work together on a diversity of issues as a prelude to the Graduation Project. At SFC, students do not merely learn answers to given problems. Education at SFC aims to nurture and send out leaders of the future who are able to identify problems and create methods of resolving them. Through participation in such research, students work on real problems in society and gain a high level of expertise, and with this in hand, they embark on their Graduation Project that will be their "fruit of designing the future" as well as a personal proposal as they advance towards the future as individuals.
K-Number	FPE-CO-05003-212-06

Course Administrator	Faculty/Graduate School	FPE	POLICY MANAGEMENT / ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION STUDIES
Course Administrator	Department/Major	CO
Main Course Number	Level	0	Faculty-wide
	Major Classification	5	Research Seminars
	Minor Classification	00	Seminar
	Subject Type	3	Elective subject
Supplemental Course Information	Class Classification	2	Lecture
	Class Format	1	Face-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person)
	Language of Instruction	2	English
Academic Discipline		06	Political science and related fields

Course Summary

This seminar involves reading and discussing literature related to political science, as well as writing reports. While various rules and institutions exist in politics, this course will examine how they are actually utilized and their impact, thereby understanding the dynamics of politics. Political science covers a wide range of research subjects and methods, including statistical analysis using data and studies based on literature and documents. Most readings are written in English, though Japanese cases may be introduced as necessary. Students with a broad interest in various topics and intellectual curiosity are welcome. This seminar is conducted in English

Course Description/Objectives/Teaching Method/Intended Learning Outcome

This course will mainly involve reading and discussing literature related to political science and writing related reports and papers. All students, except the assigned reporter, will submit a brief summary and key discussion points (approximately one A4 page) for each session. Each class will typically consist of (1) a presentation by the assigned reporter, (2) a group discussion, and (3) an overall discussion. However, the structure may be adjusted based on the number of participants. We will primarily read books and papers in political science, though adjustments may be made based on student preferences.

Students will engage in two primary activities: (1) deepening their understanding of assigned book chapters/articles through careful reading and discussion papers and (2) presenting research on topics of personal interest and engaging in discussions. Students will submit a final report of approximately 3,000 to 6,000 words in English. Additionally, extracurricular activities such as study trips or seminar retreats may be arranged based on students' interests.

Goals:
1. Be able to explain basic political science concepts in one’s own words.
2. Read political science literature in English, summarize its content, and grasp its core essence.
3. Identify issues and challenges in contemporary politics and discuss them from an academic perspective.
4. Effectively communicate their ideas to others in a clear and understandable manner.

Research Seminar Theme

Reading Political Science Literature in English

Project Theme (next semester)

Reading Political Science Literature in English

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The course content is subject to change. The reading materials may be rearranged based on student preferences.

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Presentations	An educational approach in which students deepen their understanding of educational content by preparing materials and delivering presentations in class.
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