授業の概要（ねらい）

This is a Seminar class for TAEP (Teikyo-Asia Exchange Program) students, and the taught language is English.
The major goals of this seminar are the following three.
　1. Ensure the basic academic training required for the study of major subjects.
　2. Learn and experience the short thesis writing.
　3. Develop a good understanding on the world economic situation and the diverse ideas, and nurture the talents needed in this globalized world.
To this goal, in the Seminar I (spring semester), students will first learn the basic academic kits, and secondly work in groups for the study and discussion on important world economic issues. In the Seminar II (fall semester), students are asked to write a short but formal thesis on the topics of their major.

授業の到達目標

1.Learn the formalities of official academic writing and the approaches for analytical thesis writing.
2.Write an short thesis (about 10pages), not a report.
3.After reading references, set up a hypothesis, collect data or evidence, analyze, and draw conclusions.
4.Topic: related to economy or business
5.Individual study
6.Listen to other’s presentation and be able to give comments or make question immediately.
7.Review the basic economic theories.

成績評価の方法および基準

Participation in the class, (20%), Presentation (30%), and Short Thesis (50%).

教科書・参考文献

準備学修の内容

　Collect papers and data of your short thesis topic, and prepare for writing.

その他履修上の注意事項

　Try to form your own analytical design for the short thesis, and make evidence-based analysis.

授業内容