Essex University and Waseda University (Center for Empirical Analysis of Political Economy, Top Global University project) will co-organize the Essex University Summer School (ESS) at Waseda University this summer. ESS will offer one course, “Scaling Methods and Ideal Point Estimation” (September 18-26).
The following students are eligible. *the number of seats is limited (up to 30 students)
– Have already learned the basics of regression analysis (e.g. least squares method) (regardless of their academic
affiliation or university)
– Basic understanding of the statistical language R (e.g. manipulating data frames, reading and writing files, creating
functions)
Although our main targets are graduate students, the courses are also open to undergraduate students.
The courses will be taught in English. The tuition fee is £200 per course.
Upon the completion of the course, Essex University will issue their formal certification. Thus, it may be possible to transfer the course’s credits (2 credits) to your university’s credits. Please ask your department and university to check whether the credits can be transferred. Students in the School of Political Science and Economics at Waseda University who wish to transfer the credits must consult with the SPSE Office ([email protected]) before participating in the program.
Courses
Course 1: Scaling Methods and Ideal Point Estimation (18–26 September 2023), by Dr. Royce Carroll
For more details about the courses, please refer to the application website listed below.
How to apply?
Tuition Fees: £200 per course
Application Deadline：August 28, 2023 (Mon)
You have to submit an application form and pay the tuition at the ESS website. Please visit the following link.
http://essexsummerschool.com/collaborators/waseda/
Course schedule ◆Venue : Waseda Campus, Building 3, Room 903
- Monday 18 September to Friday 22 September: 9:30–11:00, (11:00–11:15 break), 11:15–12:45
- Saturday 23 September and Monday 25 September: 9:30–11:00 (followed by office hours)
- No class for 24 September
- Tuesday 26 September (exam): 9:30–11:00 (followed by reception)
Contact Information:
Center for Positive / Empirical Analysis of Political Economy, Waseda University
Top Global University project: [email protected]
Organizers：Atsushi Tago / Yoshikuni Ono (Political Science)
