| 授業名 | SEMINAR 3 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | SEMINAR 3 |
| 担当教員 Instructor Name | Niculina Nae |
| コード Couse Code | NUC057_N25A |
| 授業形態 Class Type | 演習 Practicum |
| 授業形式 Class Format | On Campus |
| 単位 Credits | 2 |
| 言語 Language | EN |
| 科目区分 Course Category | 共通専門教育科目300系 / Specialized Subject 300 |
| 学位 Degree | BSc |
| 開講情報 Terms / Location | 2025 UG Nisshin Spring |
授業の概要 Course Overview
Misson Statementとの関係性 / Connection to our Mission Statement
The present seminar aims to cultivate the qualities upheld in the university's Mission Statement. The seminar will focus on educating responsible, adaptable and considerate global citizens, with a solid knowledge of English language and business culture, who will bridge the gap between New Asia and the rest of the world.
授業の目的（意義） / Importance of this course
The aims of the present seminar are:
1. To improve students' research skills
2. To nurture critical thinking
3. To improve English academic writing skills
1. To improve students' research skills
2. To nurture critical thinking
3. To improve English academic writing skills
到達目標 / Achievement Goal
By the end of this seminar, the students should demonstrate the following research and communication skills related to graduation essay topic:
1. Ability to identify useful and reliable information from a variety of sources;
2. Ability to synthesize the essential points from the literature and write a coherent literature review
3. Ability to use a research instrument effectively
4. Ability to analyze and discuss the findings of their primary research and explain the implications of their findings.
1. Ability to identify useful and reliable information from a variety of sources;
2. Ability to synthesize the essential points from the literature and write a coherent literature review
3. Ability to use a research instrument effectively
4. Ability to analyze and discuss the findings of their primary research and explain the implications of their findings.
本授業の該当ラーニングゴール Learning Goals
*本学の教育ミッションを具現化する形で設定されています。
LG1 Critical Thinking
LG2 Diversity Awareness
LG3 Ethical Decision Making
LG4 Effective Communication
LG5 Business Perspectives (BSc)
LG6 Managerial Perspectives (BBA)
LG7 International Perspectives (BA)
LG2 Diversity Awareness
LG3 Ethical Decision Making
LG4 Effective Communication
LG5 Business Perspectives (BSc)
LG6 Managerial Perspectives (BBA)
LG7 International Perspectives (BA)
受講後得られる具体的スキルや知識 Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes:
1. Ability to select and read relevant literature
2. Give effective presentations of the research progress, answer questions and give feedback
3. Learn to create research surveys/interviews
4. Assembly the previous writing pieces into a coherent essay
5. Identify chapters
6. Write conclusions
7. Write references
1. Ability to select and read relevant literature
2. Give effective presentations of the research progress, answer questions and give feedback
3. Learn to create research surveys/interviews
4. Assembly the previous writing pieces into a coherent essay
5. Identify chapters
6. Write conclusions
7. Write references
SDGsとの関連性 Relevance to Sustainable Development Goals
Goal 4 質の高い教育をみんなに（Quality Education）
教育手法 Teaching Method
| 教育手法 Teaching Method | % of Course Time | |
|---|---|---|
| インプット型 Traditional | 100 % | |
| 参加者中心型 Participant-Centered Learning | ケースメソッド Case Method | 0 % |
| フィールドメソッド Field Method | 0 % | 合計 Total | 100 % |
事前学修と事後学修の内容、レポート、課題に対するフィードバック方法 Pre- and Post-Course Learning, Report, Feedback methods
The teacher will constantly provide written and oral feedback to the students' graduation essay drafts.
授業スケジュール Course Schedule
第1日（Day1）
Seminar 3 Introduction. Explanation of goals & aims, grading policy, expected outcomes.Seminar schedule explanation.
第2日（Day2）
Graduation essay progress review. Person to person consultations on graduation essay progress.第3日（Day3）
Graduation essay progress review.第4日（Day4）
Data collection.Writing a summary of findings.
第5日（Day5）
Creating and editing charts and tables.第6日（Day6）
Final analysis of results. Commenting on findings.第7日（Day7）
Review analysis of findings + conclusion. First 4000+ word draft submission.成績評価方法 Evaluation Criteria
*成績は下記該当項目を基に決定されます。
*クラス貢献度合計はコールドコールと授業内での挙手発言の合算値です。
*クラス貢献度合計はコールドコールと授業内での挙手発言の合算値です。
| 講師用内規準拠 Method of Assessment | Weights |
|---|---|
| コールドコール Cold Call | 0 % |
| 授業内での挙手発言 Class Contribution | 0 % |
| クラス貢献度合計 Class Contribution Total | 0 % |
| 予習レポート Preparation Report | 50 % |
| 小テスト Quizzes / Tests | 0 % |
| シミュレーション成績 Simulation | 0 % |
| ケース試験 Case Exam | 0 % |
| 最終レポート Final Report | 50 % |
| 期末試験 Final Exam | 0 % |
| 参加者による相互評価 Peer Assessment | 0 % |
| 合計 Total | 100 % |
定期試験 Final Exam
なし（全てケース授業/Fully Case Method）評価の留意事項 Notes on Evaluation Criteria
The students are expected to use the Seminar class effectively to ask relevant questions, to clarify issues regarding their research/job search and to complete their graduation essay.教科書 Textbook
- 「 Graduation Essay Handouts」 （.）
参考文献・資料 Additional Readings and Resource
Anthony C. Winkler, Jo Ray Methrell, "Writing the Research Paper - A Handbook", Cengage, 2012, ISBN: 978-0-495-79964-1
Rebecca Moore Howard, "Writing Matters - A Handbook for Writing and Research", Third edition, McGraw Hill Education, 2019, ISBN 978-260-16644-6
Rebecca Moore Howard, "Writing Matters - A Handbook for Writing and Research", Third edition, McGraw Hill Education, 2019, ISBN 978-260-16644-6
授業調査に対するコメント Comment on Course Evaluation
Prof. Nae's seminars receive very high evaluations due to her "no student left behind" policy. Student effort and cooperation is also an important factor for success.
担当教員のプロフィール About the Instructor
Prof. Nae holds an MA in Translation and a PhD in Linguistics from Nagoya University. With extensive teaching experience, she has been actively engaged in research, as well as translation and interpretation work. Her research interests include translation studies, internationalization in higher education, gender studies, and active learning in Japanese classrooms.
Refereed Articles
- (2024) Bridging the Digital Divide?ICT Utilization Disparities in Japanese Education and the GIGA School Initiative. Euromentor Journal - Studies about Education XV(3): 2068-780X
- (2024) Historical Roles of Women in Education: A Comparative Analysis of Japan and Romania. Euromentor Journal - Studies about Education 15(2): ISSN 2068-780X
- (2023) Can Japan Aspire to a Gender-Equal Society? Japanese Male and Female Students' Attitudes Regarding Marriage and Gender Roles in Family and Society. Forum of International Development Studies 54(1): 2189-9126
- (2022) The Post Pandemic "New Normal" in Japanese Education. Euromentor Journal - Studies about Education XIII(3): ISSN 2068-780X
- (2022) Study Abroad Programs at the Crossroads. Euromentor Journal, Studies about Education XIII(2): ISSN 2068-780X
Refereed Proceedings
- (2024). Pros and Cons of Using the Case Method to Supplement TOEIC Instruction. Conference Proceedings. Innovation in Language Learning 2024 .Innovation in Language Learning 2024, Edition 17. 1. 2. Firenze, Italy
- (2023). Enhancing English Vocabulary Learning through Listening to Vocal Music. Conference Proceedings. Innovation in Language Learning 2023 (e-book) .Innovation in Language Learning 2023, 16th Edition. 1. 2. Firenze, Italy
- (2023). Cultivating Effective Communication Skills in TOEIC Classes: Moving Beyond Drills. Conference Proceedings. Innovation in Language Learning 2023 (e-book) .Innovation in Language Learning 2023, 16th Edition. 1. 2. Firenze, Italy
- (2020). Conventional Education vs. Remote Education – “Just Put it Online?” A Report from Japan. Innovation in Language Learning 13th Edition Proceedings .Pixel Conferences. 1. 2. Florence, Italy
- (2017). Womenomics: Is the Workforce Ready?. 10th Annual Conference of the EuroMed Academy of Business (Book of Proceedings) .EuroMed Academy of Business. 1. 4. Rome, Italy