ATTM.

Preparatory Programme for

Graduate International
Students Autumn 2016

Syllabus

Course Title

Research Ethics

Instructor

Shunzo Majima

Affiliation,
Position

Graduate School of Letters, Hokkaido University, Associate Professor

About the
Instructor

Dr Majima is an associate professor at the Center for Applied Ethics and

Philosophy, Graduate School of Letters. He obtained his PhD from University
of Birmingham. His research interest covers ethics and political philosophy.
Dr Majima has dozens of publications on war/military ethics.

This programme is aimed at providing basic skills and ways of thinking when
Course Outline students conduct responsible research, by analysing ethical dilemmas we
might possibly be faced with.
Students are expected to acquire basic skills and ways of thinking when
Course
conducting responsible research, by analysing ethical dilemmas we might
Objectives
possibly be faced with.
Course Goals

To be able to analyse and solve ethical dilemmas when conducting research

by using the basic skills and ways of thinking on research ethics.

Average Study
Hours

2 hours

Course Title

Information Ethics

Instructor

- Izumi Fuse
- Benjamin Evans

- Information Initiative Center, Hokkaido University, Professor

- Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, Hokkaido University,
Ph. D. candidate
- FuseIs involved in developing Information Ethics Education Material (videos,
manga etc.) and is in charge of the material used in this course, also. Research
centers around the field of Education Engineering and current topics include
Information Education and Research of Manga.
About the
- EvansHave lived in Japan since the age of 2. Received all education in Japanese
Instructor
and obtained undergraduate and masters degrees from Hokkaido University.
Research topics include Information Education and Automatic Music Composition.
Elementary education was done in English also. Have lived overseas for 4 years in
total.
Information technologies, such as computers and the Internet, are in great use in
modern society. Communication using information technology surpasses boarders
and allows for the exchange of information on a global scale. However, it can also
lead to more miss communication when compared to face-to-face exchange.
Course Outline In this course, we will consider thought patterns and attitudes (information ethics)
to safely and effectively share information on a global scale, keeping in mind the
differences each culture may entail. We will also aim to provide basic information
to keep one from getting involved in trouble regarding information while living in
Japan.

Affiliation,
Position

Course Title
Course
Objectives

Course Goals

Average Study
Hours

Information Ethics
One can develop their thoughts pertaining to topics of information ethics,
considering correct information that will be pointed out in posted material. Also, by
participating in discussions using online bulletin boards, one will be able to interact
with and consider others views. Both a global understanding regarding issues and
a basic understanding of information needed for life in Japan will be acquired.
Will understand how to safely manage passwords.
Will understand the importance of citing online material and other resources
correctly.
Will understand the importance of protecting personal information and will
acquire both knowledge and attitude for proper management.

3 hours

Course Title

Academic Skills for Graduate Students

Instructor

TADA, Yasuhiro

Affiliation,
Position
About the
Instructor

Institute for the Advancement of Higher Education, Hokkaido University

Specialist office staff (Ph.D.)
I studied evolutionary biology of insects in graduate school. At present, I give study
advices to undergraduate and graduate students, and hold academic skills seminars
at Hokkaido university.

This course is oriented toward graduate students who need academic skills.
The course is consisted of the following seven themes and each one covers three
Course Outline topics.
1. Study Life 2. Research Topics 3. Research Note 4. Slide Presentation
5. Poster Presentation 6. Structure of Papers 7. Writing Papers

Course
Objectives

1. Study Life
understand research environments at universities in Japan
2. Research Topics
set your research topics along with necessary conditions for study
3. Research Note
learn the rules and tips of writing laboratory and field notes
4. Slide Presentation
learning the rules of making slides and slide presentation
5. Poster Presentation
learn the rules of making poster and poster presentation

Course Title

Academic Skills for Graduate Students

Course
Objectives

6. Structure of Papers
learn the sentence structure of paper
7. Writing Papers
learn the rules of writing papers

Course Goals

1. Study Life
You can explain research environments at universities in Japan.
You can follow the rules of your laboratories and seminars.
You can find advisers.
2. Research Topics
You can explain three necessary conditions for study.
You can image your study from previous study.
You can set your aim, methods, and materials.
3. Research Note
You can explain the necessity of research notes.
You can write laboratory notes.
You can write field notes.
4. Slide Presentation
You can explain important points of slide presentation.
You can make slides which prevent tough questions.
You can make preparations for Q&A.

Course Title

Academic Skills for Graduate Students

Course Goals

5. Poster Presentation
You can explain important points of poster presentation.
You can make intelligible posters.
You can communicate with audiences.
6. Structure of Papers
You can write introduction, materials & methods, results, and discussion.
You can make connections between introduction and discussion, results and
discussion.
You can reason in inductive and deductive ways.
7. Writing Papers
You can write paragraphs.
You can write figures and tables.
You can cite books and website.

Average Study
Hours

15-20 min/ course