Elective subjects
Economic law and policyHasegawa, Akiko
This course aims to gain a better understanding of competition policy. To that end, we will learn about antitrust law, which represents economic law, using treatises and legal cases. I would like to consult with the students and decide on areas to study in detail (antitrust law regulates monopolies, unfair trade restrictions, unfair trading practices, M & A, etc.).
The competition policies of each country influence each other. Therefore, if necessary, we may study competition law of other countries such as the United States, EU, China and South Korea.
Regional Statistical AnalysisHanada, Shinichi
In this lecture, we will consider the statistical methods necessary to analyze and evaluate the environment of the region. We focus on the official statistics, and learn the statistical methods using the aggregated data.
Local Social psychology of interpersonal relationshipsKomura, Kentaro
This course examines various interpersonal relationships, focusing on their characteristics, their impact on individuals’ social adjustment, and their effects on groups. Classes center on reading academic papers, through which students will learn theories of interpersonal relationships, advanced psychological research methods, statistical analysis techniques, and how to develop discussions based on findings. Literature will be selected from relatively recent papers, in both Japanese and English.
Family and Life course in Local communityTakase, Masahiro
The life course approach is one of the sociological viewpoints that focuses on the relationship between social change and family / individual life. This lecture introduces the concepts of the life course approach and examples of research．After that, we will discuss the possibility of grasping the state of the local community through “the life courses of people in Aomori (or Tohoku)”.
Study of Educational practice in the RegionKodama, Fumiaki
In this lecture, we will examine the historical transition of Place-based education (PBE) in Japan. We willdivide the history from 1945 to the present into three periods, and explore the characteristics and significance of PBL in each period. Then, consider what kind of community learning is required in the current social situation.
Sociology of Education in local communityFukushima, Hirotoshi
Based on the understanding of the relationship between educational practice and theory, we will structurally and analytically understand “education” from the perspective of pedagogy and sociology of education, and consider the ideal way of educational practice.
developmental care and support for social inclusionMasuda, Takahito
As considering a community development, we must not ignore minorities that are difficult to express. It is important in community development to take in their opinions and/or to include ideas on the premise that the society is diverse in the first place. This lecture focuses on young children with and without disabilities and discusses and lectures on inclusive education and developmental support from the perspective of clinical developmental psychology.
Regional Adult and Community EducationKoshimura, Yasuhide
Focus is placed on how citizen‑led learning and practice can address regional issues and advance sustainable community development. Emphasis includes program planning and management in Kominkan (community learning centers) and other social education facilities, the organization of learning activities, and approaches to supporting citizen participation, examined from the perspectives of social education personnel and program studies. Drawing on case studies, the inquiry considers effective ways to support citizen‑led learning and connect it to community building amid changing local contexts and diverse learning needs.
Seminars
SeminarsDoi, Yoshihiro
In this class, we will learn practical methods for various actors such as citizens, governments, NPOs, and companies to be involved in the formation and implementation of regional policies. Students needs to participate in collaborative projects by governments, citizens, NPOs, universities, private companies, etc., and grasp their historical background and actual conditions, discover issues, formulate alternatives, and make regular reports.
SeminarsHasegawa, Akiko
The purpose is to deepen the understanding of various issues that arise in various fields related to competition law through reading treatises and judgments. For example, there are problems such as “competition law and intellectual property law”, “regulated industries (electricity, telecommunications, aviation, etc.) and competition law”, “subcontractors and competition law”, and “franchise system and competition law”.
SeminarsHanada, Shinichi
In this seminar, we read and discuss the empirical analysis articles related to the student’s interests. In addition, it the articles are close to the research interests of the students, we try to replicate the paper and learn the statistical approach of these articles.
SeminarsKomura, Kentaro
Students critically examine literature relevant to their research interests, focusing on the content, research methods, and analytical approaches of selected works.
SeminarsTakase, Masahiro
In the seminars, we will critically review the studies, especially sociology of local community, of family, education and history. The studies will be selected according to the interests of the students.
SeminarsKodama, Fumiaki
In this seminar, we will select papers on community learning and citizenship education, and report and discuss based on them.
SeminarsFukushima, Hirotoshi
In this seminars, we will discuss about papers related to pedagogy, sociology of education, and practical areas of education, taking into the interests of graduate students.
SeminarsMasuda, Takahito
In this class, students and the teacher will read relevant literature, discuss from the perspectives of clinical developmental psychology and community childcare support, and deepen their own research themes.
SeminarsKoshimura, Yasuhide
According to participants’ interests, selected readings in educational studies, particularly in social education, are examined through a seminar format that centers on student presentations and discussions. The seminar engages with the arguments and methodologies presented in the texts to develop multifaceted perspectives on issues in social education related to local communities. Through these activities, participants acquire the knowledge necessary to advance their individual research.
Special lectures
Special lecturesDoi, Yoshihiro
In this class, based on the interests of the students, we will select and read previous researches and documents on community design and the methods of citizen-centered policy-formation, and deepen their understanding through discussions.
Special lecturesHasegawa, Akiko
This course aims to consider the justice and fairness of law in the fields of civil law and commercial law (including economic law, intellectual property law, and consumer law), through reading and discussing cases and treatises.
Special lecturesHanada, Shinichi
In this class, we will consider regions or industries as one organization, and analyze how individual agents react to changes in policies, economics, and social environment, and how the overall organization changes.
Special lecturesKomura, Kentaro
Students formulate research objectives aligned with their research interests, conduct a literature review, design a research methodology, perform analyses, and write an academic thesis.
Special lecturesTakase, Masahiro
In the lectures, at first we will review the previous studies of the sociology of community based on the interests of the students. Then we will learn practically how to collect and analyze available materials and data to develop individual research.
Special lecturesKodama, Fumiaki
In this lecture, we will analyze research trends related to social studies education or civic education. After that, we will work on proposals for new research frameworks and development of learning programs.
Special lecturesFukushima, Hirotoshi
Aiming to complete the doctoral dissertation, we will examine the research theme of the graduate students, review the previous research, design research method, reexamine the research theme. After that, analysis of data collected will be discussed and the content of the dissertation will be examined.
Special lecturesMasuda, Takahito
In this class, students and the teacher will discuss from the perspectives of clinical developmental psychology and community childcare support in order to deepen their own research themes.
Special lecturesKoshimura, Yasuhide
Research advances through a structured sequence: setting a research theme, reviewing prior studies, organizing methodological approaches, collecting and analyzing materials and data, and presenting and discussing findings. Through this progression, the research framework is refined, fostering theoretical and empirical inquiry that leads toward the doctoral dissertation.
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