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Course Code etc
Academic Year 2026
College College of Intercultural Communication
Course Code DM455
Theme・Subtitle
Class Format Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)
Class Format (Supplementary Items)
Campus Seminar
Campus Niiza
Semester Spring Semester
DayPeriod・Room Fri.3
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Credits 2
Course Number ICC2581
Language English
Class Registration Method Course Code Registration
Assigned Year 配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。
Prerequisite Regulations
Acceptance of Other Colleges 履修登録システムの『他学部・他研究科履修不許可科目一覧』で確認してください。
Course Cancellation 〇(履修中止可/ Eligible for cancellation)
Online Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper Limit
Relationship with Degree Policy 各授業科目は、学部・研究科の定める学位授与方針(DP)や教育課程編成の方針(CP)に基づき、カリキュラム上に配置されています。詳細はカリキュラム・マップで確認することができます。
https://www.rikkyo.ac.jp/about/disclosure/educational_policy/ic.html
Notes For ICGL and DLP students

【Course Objectives】

This course introduces students to core research methods in psychology through the medium of English. The aim is to help students understand how psychological research is designed, conducted, and reported, and to develop the ability to explain research methods, findings, and limitations in clear academic English.

Rather than focusing on technical calculations, the course emphasises understanding key methodological concepts, interpreting research results, and discussing methodological strengths and weaknesses. By the end of the course, students will be able to describe and evaluate basic research designs and communicate their understanding of psychological research in English.

【Course Contents】

This course introduces students to the basic principles of psychological research and research methods, using English as the language of instruction. Students learn to recognise and use key terminology in psychology and academic research while developing an understanding of core concepts such as research questions, variables, and experimental design.

Each week focuses on a topic related to psychological research methods, followed by class discussions and short in-class activities that allow students to apply key concepts and interpret research examples. Students also submit short reaction papers on selected topics, providing opportunities to reflect on and critically engage with the material.

The course concludes with a final presentation (10–15 minutes), in which students apply what they have learned to explain and discuss a psychology research topic of their choice.

By the end of the course, students will have a solid foundational understanding of psychological research methods and will be able to discuss and evaluate these methods, including their strengths and limitations, in an academic context using English.

Japanese Items

【授業計画 / Course Schedule】

1 [Lecture] Course Introduction & Overview
2 Research Questions and Psychological Variables
3 Measurement and Operationalisation in Psychology
4 Describing Data and Typical Findings
5 Interpreting Relationships Between Variables
6 Sampling, Participants, and Generalisability
7 Experimental and Non-Experimental Designs
8 Interpreting Results and Research Claims
9 Evaluating Methodological Strengths and Limitations
10 Introduction to Open Science Practices
11 Ethical Considerations in Research
12 Current Debates in Psychology
13 [Practice] Preparing for the Final Presentation
14 [Practice] Final Presentations and Course Review

【活用される授業方法 / Teaching Methods Used】

板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド(パワーポイント等)の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above

【授業時間外(予習・復習等)の学修 / Study Required Outside of Class】

Students are expected to review class materials, read assigned research examples, and prepare for discussions and presentations as needed.

授業内容の復習、指定された研究例の読解、ディスカッションや発表の準備を行う。

【成績評価方法・基準 / Evaluation】

種類 (Kind)割合 (%)基準 (Criteria)
平常点 (In-class Points)100 Participation in class discussion(20%)
Final Presentation(30%)
Reaction Papers(30%)
Class Preparation and Reding(20%)
備考 (Notes)

【テキスト / Textbooks】

その他 (Others)
None.

【参考文献 / Readings】

その他 (Others)
Reading material will be distributed in class.
読み物はクラスで提供されます。

【履修にあたって求められる能力 / Abilities Required to Take the Course】

【学生が準備すべき機器等 / Equipment, etc., that Students Should Prepare】

【その他 / Others】

Class content will be adjusted according to the number of students and their specific abilities/needs.
具体的な授業の進め方は、履修者の数やニーズに合わせて調整していきます。

【注意事項 / Notice】