AHH33101 Seminar in Applied Ethics

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Department of Integrated Arts and Sciences

Lecture Code AHH33101 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 応用倫理学演習

Subject Name
（Katakana）オウヨウリンリガクエンシュウ

Subject Name in
English Seminar in Applied Ethics

Instructor SAWAI TSUTOMU

Instructor
(Katakana) サワイ　ツトム

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 3rd-Year,  First Semester,  1Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Tues5-8：IAS K209

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
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Lecture
* I will be teaching face-to-face, but depending on the Covid situation, I may switch to online. Zoom will be used to teach online.

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 4 : Undergraduate Advanced

Course Area（Area） 23 : Arts and Humanities

Course Area（Discipline） 02 : Ethics

Eligible Students 2nd-year students and above

Keywords Applied ethics (bioethics, environmental ethics, animal ethics)

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This course provides research guidance for those who wish to write a BA thesis (or academic paper) on a topic related to applied ethics (bioethics, environmental ethics, animal ethics, etc.).
The course will take the form of face-to-face meetings where students will present their research and all students will discuss it together.
Feedback will be provided through comments on presentations in class and on papers submitted in advance.

(1) To acquire essential research skills, including writing a paper, by cultivating the ability to read, analyze, and express literature (sophomores through seniors).
(2) Write a senior thesis (4th year students)
(3) Narrow down the topic/problem to be addressed in a BA thesis (sophomores and juniors).

Class Schedule Seminar in Applied Ethics led by Prof Sawai
1st-2nd lessons: Introduction
3rd-15th lessons: Presentation by each participant
　[4th year students] Presentations related to their BA thesis
　[3rd year students] Presentations to discover the topic of their BA thesis.


Text/Reference
Books,etc. Students are required to submit a manuscript of their presentation one week in advance.
Students are required to distribute copies of the manuscript they plan to use in their presentations.

Students who have nothing to present will be given a topic.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

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Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review - Expand your interest in various social issues, and hone your ability to see and understand these issues.
- Actively participate in courses related to the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences that may be relevant to your research theme, regardless of whether they are specialized or liberal arts courses.
- Read news articles, books, and papers that interest you in applied ethics.
- Critical reading of other people's writings is also essential training for improving your writing, expression, and reading comprehension skills. To achieve goal (1) of the course, you should take sufficient time to prepare your presentation steadily, read carefully the drafts of others' presentations distributed in advance of each class, and, if necessary, research related literature and think of questions to ask.

Requirements - Attendance 10 or more times is required to earn credit.
- Unexcused absences are strictly forbidden.
- Students who arrive 20 minutes after the start of class will be considered absent (but may still attend).

Grading Method The overall grade will be based on each presentation and discussion. Do not worry if you cannot present and discuss your research well in the beginning.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Department of Integrated Arts and Sciences
Lecture Code	AHH33101	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	応用倫理学演習
Subject Name （Katakana）	オウヨウリンリガクエンシュウ
Subject Name in English	Seminar in Applied Ethics
Instructor	SAWAI TSUTOMU
Instructor (Katakana)	サワイ　ツトム
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	3rd-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Tues5-8：IAS K209
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)
Lecture * I will be teaching face-to-face, but depending on the Covid situation, I may switch to online. Zoom will be used to teach online.
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	4 : Undergraduate Advanced
Course Area（Area）	23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area（Discipline）	02 : Ethics
Eligible Students	2nd-year students and above
Keywords	Applied ethics (bioethics, environmental ethics, animal ethics)
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course provides research guidance for those who wish to write a BA thesis (or academic paper) on a topic related to applied ethics (bioethics, environmental ethics, animal ethics, etc.). The course will take the form of face-to-face meetings where students will present their research and all students will discuss it together. Feedback will be provided through comments on presentations in class and on papers submitted in advance. (1) To acquire essential research skills, including writing a paper, by cultivating the ability to read, analyze, and express literature (sophomores through seniors). (2) Write a senior thesis (4th year students) (3) Narrow down the topic/problem to be addressed in a BA thesis (sophomores and juniors).
Class Schedule	Seminar in Applied Ethics led by Prof Sawai 1st-2nd lessons: Introduction 3rd-15th lessons: Presentation by each participant 　[4th year students] Presentations related to their BA thesis 　[3rd year students] Presentations to discover the topic of their BA thesis.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Students are required to submit a manuscript of their presentation one week in advance. Students are required to distribute copies of the manuscript they plan to use in their presentations. Students who have nothing to present will be given a topic.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	- Expand your interest in various social issues, and hone your ability to see and understand these issues. - Actively participate in courses related to the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences that may be relevant to your research theme, regardless of whether they are specialized or liberal arts courses. - Read news articles, books, and papers that interest you in applied ethics. - Critical reading of other people's writings is also essential training for improving your writing, expression, and reading comprehension skills. To achieve goal (1) of the course, you should take sufficient time to prepare your presentation steadily, read carefully the drafts of others' presentations distributed in advance of each class, and, if necessary, research related literature and think of questions to ask.
Requirements	- Attendance 10 or more times is required to earn credit. - Unexcused absences are strictly forbidden. - Students who arrive 20 minutes after the start of class will be considered absent (but may still attend).
Grading Method	The overall grade will be based on each presentation and discussion. Do not worry if you cannot present and discuss your research well in the beginning.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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