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SEMINAR B(2)
| Lecturer(s) | KAMATA, KANOKO |
|---|---|
| Credit(s) | 2 |
| Academic Year/Semester | 2025 Fall |
| Day/Period | Thu.4 |
| Campus | SFC |
| Class Format | Face-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person) |
| Registration Number | 49473 |
| Faculty/Graduate School | POLICY MANAGEMENT / ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION STUDIES |
| Year Level | 1, 2, 3, 4 |
| Field | RESEARCH SEMINARS SEMINARS |
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| English Support | Without English Support |
| Prerequisites(Recommended) | B6063 ヒューマンキャピタル論/HUMAN CAPITAL THEORY or B6032 ソーシャルイノベーション/SOCIAL INNOVATION |
| 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-05003-211-08 |
| Course Administrator | Faculty/Graduate School | FPE | POLICY MANAGEMENT / ENVIRONMENT AND INFORMATION STUDIES |
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| 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 | 1 | Japanese | |
| Academic Discipline | 08 | Sociology and related fields | |
Course Summary
Social movements such as LGBTQ Pride, Black Lives Matter, #MeToo, and Fridays for Future are taking place globally, with many people participating in petitions, demonstrations, parades, boycotts, and other actions.
This seminar will explore key questions such as:
• Why do people participate in social movements?
• Why do some movements gain widespread traction?
• Do social movements actually influence society?
• Why is participation in social movements low in Japan?
• What can be done to increase participation?
We will study social movements and social action from an academic perspective. Although social movements are studied in various disciplines—sociology, political science, anthropology, history, etc.—this seminar welcomes research from all perspectives (advice will be grounded in sociology, the instructor’s area of expertise). Research methods necessary for studying social movements, such as statistical and qualitative methods, will also be covered. If you are interested in academically studying social movements in Japan and globally, or wish to explore why protest participation is low in Japan, join us in this seminar.
This seminar will explore key questions such as:
• Why do people participate in social movements?
• Why do some movements gain widespread traction?
• Do social movements actually influence society?
• Why is participation in social movements low in Japan?
• What can be done to increase participation?
We will study social movements and social action from an academic perspective. Although social movements are studied in various disciplines—sociology, political science, anthropology, history, etc.—this seminar welcomes research from all perspectives (advice will be grounded in sociology, the instructor’s area of expertise). Research methods necessary for studying social movements, such as statistical and qualitative methods, will also be covered. If you are interested in academically studying social movements in Japan and globally, or wish to explore why protest participation is low in Japan, join us in this seminar.
Course Description/Objectives/Teaching Method/Intended Learning Outcome
Each student or group will define a research topic on social movements or social action. You may choose to work individually or in a group. If working in a group, clearly define roles and responsibilities. Topics will be finalized through consultation with the instructor via email or in-person meetings at the beginning of the semester. You will also set a semester goal to help guide your research. Expectations will vary depending on the student’s year and time left before completing their graduation project.
To support your research, we will read academic journal articles and books. Possible themes include:
• Political opportunity theory
• Resource mobilization theory
• Framing theory
• Protest cycle theory
• Network theory
• Mobilization structures
• Leadership theory
• Coalition studies
• Participation and non-participation in movements
• Outcomes of social movements
• Case studies of social movements in Japan (past and present)
• Research on avoidance of protest in Japan
Each week, we will read two papers or one book chapter, divide sections among participants, and give short summaries and presentations (2 to 5 minutes). Feel free to suggest academic books or articles you would like to cover.
To support your research, we will read academic journal articles and books. Possible themes include:
• Political opportunity theory
• Resource mobilization theory
• Framing theory
• Protest cycle theory
• Network theory
• Mobilization structures
• Leadership theory
• Coalition studies
• Participation and non-participation in movements
• Outcomes of social movements
• Case studies of social movements in Japan (past and present)
• Research on avoidance of protest in Japan
Each week, we will read two papers or one book chapter, divide sections among participants, and give short summaries and presentations (2 to 5 minutes). Feel free to suggest academic books or articles you would like to cover.
Research Seminar Theme
Research on Social Movements and Social Action
Project Theme (next semester)
Will make a plan for the next term based on student interests.
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