Readings in Humanities and Social Sciences (Economics, English)A-E1
| Numbering Code | U-LAS03 10008 SB48 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ First semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | Seminar | |
| Target Year | 2nd year students or above | Target Student | For all majors | |
| Language | English | Day/Period | Thu.4 | |
| Instructor name | Tiffany Tsz Kwan TSE (Graduate School of Economics Program-Specific Assistant Professor) | |||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course | In this course, we will read and discuss a variety of research studies on experimental economics, written and spoken in English. This course is intended to familiarize students with research on experimental economics methods. Students taking the course will be asked to write brief reports about assigned and self-selected readings, to make group presentations in class, and to contribute to discussions. | |||
| Course Goals |
On completing this course, students are expected to develop the following understanding and skills: (1) Reading skills to enable access to published research articles on relevant topics, (2) Speaking and listening skills necessary for group work and discussion, (3) Academic writing and presentation skills, and (4) Understanding of the basic knowledge of experimental economics. |
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| Schedule and Contents |
1) Class guidance and introduction (week 1) Background on the basics of experimental economics 2) The remaining classes will focus on reading and comprehending leading academic articles on experimental economics with group discussion and classroom experiments. Students are required to bring their notebook pc to participate the classroom experiments in some classes. Presentations will be assigned to alternating groups each week. (week 2-14) 3) Feedback (week 15) |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
Class participation (10%) Class presentation (30%) Class group discussion (20%) Final report (40%) |
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| Course Requirements | The class will be conducted mainly in English so basic understanding of English is necessary. Also those students that are interested in experimental economics related topics are encouraged to join. | |||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | Preparation before class includes reading and comprehending the assigned articles and presentation practice. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | No specific textbooks are used. Relevant materials will be distributed in class each week. | ||
