KANSAI UNVERSITY GLOBAL FRONTIER Course Guide 2016

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Module 7Fundamentals for Social Science Studies 2 creditsSpring SemesterFall SemesterCritical Thinking for Social and Global Issues Critical Thinking is the foundation of all academic activity; whether researching data, analyzing the views of others or presenting your own, abiding by the rules of logic and adopting a critical perspective will help make your work more robust. More particularly, the modern world is lled with examples of illogical and uncritical thought, in all avenues of life, from universities and boardrooms, to newspapers and governments. Understanding the problems of modern society and the methods with which to address them require the renement of an open and critical mindset. Each week’s class will have two elements: the rst, an analysis of an element of critical thinking, and the second a critical examination of an aspect of society to assess how it inuences our objective assessment of the world.Global Sociology2 creditsSpring SemesterThe course is an introduction of sociology as an academic discipline of global relevance. This topic is an interdisciplinary social science course with a multi-perspective approach to the study of human society. This explains a global perspective on society grounded in sociological theory and research. It expounds the divisions and dynamics of the global society and its challenges for the future.Discussions will explore and focus from global to local (Japanese) perspective. Related to the global perspective,the course also strives to understand different global issues from a cross cultural view. The aim of the course is to contribute to a critical understanding of social changes in the contemporary world. These changes are associated with concepts such as modernity, globalization, post-colonialism, cultural and gender identities.Japanese Computerization and Society2 creditsFall SemesterThis course introduces students to the role of information and communication technologies (ICT) in Japanese society. Students will be able to research their own interests in elds utilizing ICT such as business, entertainment, or education. Students who wish to work in the future for Japanese companies or in the IT sector will gain relevant background knowledge. Students will be able to encounter young foreign and bilingual Japanese employees utilizing ICT at companies such as Panasonic in Osaka or NTT Data in Tokyo. Topics of study include Japanese culture and modern society, Japanese language computing, Internet, mobile technologies, and social media. We will analyze data on ICT in daily life, business and education. We will also examine Japanese attitudes toward technology and communication through various media, including distance and online education. There will be a class Website with links to English and Japanese readings on ICT in Japan.Research Methods for Social Sciences This course is designed for students who wish to gain an introductory overview of approaches to social science research and will cover broad topics: the foundations of social science, research design, data collection, and data analysis. It will equip students with an understanding of qualitative and quantitative research designs. Social research is a craft, and like any other craft, it takes practice to do it well. Therefore, our approach will be hands-on right from the start. The course will also provide instruction with an emphasis on methodology, including statistical analysis and computer applications. Examples will be presented of scientic research in the elds of sociology, political science, education, communication, and psychology.2 creditsSpring SemesterFall Semester11Course Guide 2016

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