If you are going to take the written exam at the Graduate School of Sociology in Japan next, please read this article carefully. The note-taking test at Japan graduate school actually has a routine for answering questions. Mastering the routines is half the battle.
So this time, if you are about to face the entrance exam, you must not miss this dry test strategy sharing.
Types of questions in the Graduate School Written Examination
The types of questions in the Japan Faculty of Literature are actually relatively fixed. Roughly speaking, there are two types of questions. Noun explanation questions and essays. You should pay attention to the type of question referred to here, that is, the form of the question, not that the internal exam only tests the explanation of nouns and essays.
For example, let's take a look at the topic of the University of Tokyo's Information Science Circle.
The above is the past question of the University of Tokyo's Information Science Ring 2023 Social Information Science. The first question of this question asks us to write two examples in real life, and one example is about 200 words. The second question asks us to discuss about 600 words based on the specific examples given in the first question.
The above two questions are noun explanation questions and essay questions. Of course, for this type of question type of short essay, the number of words required is more or less. There are as few as 600 words, as many as 1,200 words, and even a 4,000-word essay on the length of a research proposal. For example, the just-concluded University of Tokyo Information Science and Social Intelligence exam questions.
Let's talk about the key points and precautions for each type of question.
Noun explanatory type of questions
Past Questions:
1️⃣ The University of Tokyo's Information Science Ring mentioned above asks about the past
2️⃣ Sophia University's Past Questions on the Department of Integrated Human Sciences
Answer requirements
Explain the basic meaning of concepts in sociology. and the real-world application of this concept.
To answer this kind of question, you should pay attention to the following three points:
1> Be sure to be concise and to the point, and remove invalid information
2> Highlight the key points and don't answer the wrong questions
3. > answer according to the word count requirement, the word count does not meet the standard, and the direct answer is invalid
Ideas for answering questions
For example, take "cutting kudzu vines" as an example:
Role conflict refers to the conflict between the needs of different roles when people find themselves being pulled in different directions as they try to cope with the multiple identities they have. Role conflict theory is derived from Mead's social role theory. A person will take on different social roles depending on the situation.
For example, many women need to take on the role of caring for the family and the role of working in the workplace at the same time, and the needs of these two roles can lead to a conflict between women's roles at home and work. In reality, it is difficult for women to balance the two. Many women feel forced to choose between career and family.
⭐ Emphasis: When working on noun explanation questions, you must answer the following
- Whose concept?
-What kind of book is it in?
- What is it about?
- What does the concept imply?
Essay Topics (Short)
Past Questions:
1️⃣ Waseda University, Graduate School of Human Sciences
2️⃣Kyoto University Graduate School of Humanities and Frontiers
Answer requirements
It requires an understanding of various theories and concepts in sociology, and at the same time, it is required to have a basic understanding of the research context of the theories and concepts, and be able to use the theories and concepts to explain human society.
Key points of answering
Very important, each of which is a point deduction:
- Easy-to-understand sentences
- Consistency
- Focus on one theme or point of discussion
- Utilize the knowledge required for deployment
Ideas for answering questions
For example, the early social media used the "four-paragraph method" to organize the answers.
☑ In modern society, with the popularization of the Internet, the communication between people is becoming faster and faster. It is possible to cross the constraints of time and space. This new form of communication has contributed to the formation and development of a networked society. The network society also has an impact on human behavior.
☑ Cheng: In human society, the relationship formed between people can be divided into strong bond relationship and weak bond relationship. The so-called strong bond is a relatively fixed interpersonal relationship formed between relatives and friends, who have met for a long time.
A weak bond is an interpersonal relationship formed between people who cannot see each other often. Granvoetter's research shows that weak ties involve more diverse relationships than strong ties. As a result, weak ties bring more information and resources than strong ties.
☑ Turn(Succession2): Here's another example. Conduct a detailed analysis, or give a negative example to counter.
☑ He: As can be seen from the above analysis, the development of science and technology has formed a weak bond between the communities on the Internet that can be maintained for a long time. This weak bond on the network is different from the weak bond in the real world, which can promote social participation and can also help solve collective problems.
⭐ Key points: Minefields for answering questions, be sure to avoid!
- It is forbidden to use obscure sentences
- Do not use too many technical terms, and try to use the vernacular* (academics) to explain it, otherwise the professor will think that you are showing off
- The topic should be consistent from beginning to end, not off-topic, and not scattered
Essay Topics (Long)
Topic example: The University of Tokyo's Department of Information Science and Social Intelligence 2025 entrance examination
Answer requirements
These questions are open-book exams and candidates are given about a week to write. It is different from the previous two questions that need to be answered on the spot. This type of question is intended to test the candidate's comprehensive research ability.
This includes, but is not limited to, the following: Solidity of basic knowledge, familiarity with one's research topic, clarity of one's field of study, clarity of the distinction between research papers and non-academic papers, information retrieval ability, etc.
Ideas for answering questions
Prepare according to the standards of a standard research proposal!
⭐ Highlights:
In the end, candidates need to submit two research proposals, one for their own research topic and one for the exam question. The basic knowledge and academic research writing during the examination period are crucial.
The above is the analysis of the social school internal examination brought by Xiaoyuan this time, as well as the answering ideas and key points. Xiaoyuan has sorted out the past information of each school in each year, and students in need should ask the background dd Xiaoyuan to get it.