CC000621 Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Education

Lecture Code CC000621 Subject Classification Liberal Arts Education (day)

Subject Name 教養ゼミ

Subject Name
（Katakana）キヨウヨウゼミ

Subject Name in
English Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students

Instructor KIRIHARA TAKAHIRO,HATA HIROTO

Instructor
(Katakana) キリハラ　タカヒロ,ハタ　ヒロト

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  1Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Weds1-4：EDU A414,EDU L104

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

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 08 : Curriculum and Instruction Sciences

Eligible Students 1st grade student of social studies, School of Education

Keywords Reading the classics, how to cite, how to annotate and cite sources, distinguishing between one's own and other's views

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education
Expected Outcome

Class Objectives
/Class Outline The main goal is to acquire the ability to think logically based on available literary materials, examining one's own thinking critically, in response to historical and contemporary issues faced by humanity and society, and to express one's opinioin in an appropriate manner.

Class Schedule By repeatedly practicing text reading and discussion, we use an experiential and interactive learning method that goes beyond lectures.
The class will be divided into two classes of approximately 10 students each. The teacher in charge will be changed every 7 times.
1st 4/10   Guidance; Everyone gather at L104
　　　　　　　Class A (Hata A414)  　　　Class B (Kirihara L104)
2nd　 Class A: Yukichi Fukuzawa “An Outline of a Theory of Civilization”
      Class B: J.S. Mill “On Liberty”
3rd & 4th 4/17  Class A: Yukichi Fukuzawa “An Outline of a Theory of Civilization”
      Class B: J.S. Mill “On Liberty”
5th & 6th 4/24   Class A: Yukichi Fukuzawa “An Outline of a Theory of Civilization”
      Class B: J.S. Mill “On Liberty”
7th & 8th 5/8   Class A: Yukichi Fukuzawa “An Outline of a Theory of Civilization”
      Class B: J.S. Mill “On Liberty”
9th 5/15 Introduction to University Education: Everyone gather at L104
              Class B (Hata A414)        Class A (Kirihara L104)
10th         Class B: Yukichi Fukuzawa “An Encouragement of Learning”
　　　　　　　Class A: J.S. Mill “On Liberty”
11th &12th 5/22  Class B: Yukichi Fukuzawa “An Encouragement of Learning”
              Class A: J.S. Mill “On Liberty”
13th & 14th 5/29  Class B: Yukichi Fukuzawa “An Encouragement of Learning”
              Class A: J.S. Mill “On Liberty”
15th & 16th 6/5  Class B: Yukichi Fukuzawa “An Encouragement of Learning”
              Class A: J.S. Mill “On Liberty”

There is no final exam. Comprehensive evaluation will be made based on the report content of the assigned section and participation status in each discussion.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. 畑担当分：クラスA 福沢諭吉（松沢弘陽・校注）『文明論之概略』（岩波文庫，1995年）
  Fukuzawa Yukichi, "An outline of a theory of civilization", revised translation, David A. Dilworth and G. Cameron Hurst, III, Tokyo : Keio University Press, 2008. 中央図書館２階361.5/F-85
　　　　　クラスB 福沢諭吉（伊藤正雄・校注）『学問のすゝめ』（講談社学術文庫，2006年）
  Fukuzawa Yukichi's "An encouragement of learning", translated, with an introduction, by David A. Dilworth and Umeyo Hirano, Tokyo : Sophia University , 1969. 西図書館書庫370/F-85
桐原担当分：J.S.ミル『自由論』（岩波文庫, 光文社古典新訳文庫, など）

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

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Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Carefully read and summarize the designated sections of the literature, investigate and report on unclear points. It would be nice if you could express your opinion further. In addition, students will research questions raised in the seminar as homework and provide supplementary reports next time.

Requirements

Grading Method When approving credits, the following points 1 to 6 will be used as reference.
1. Were independent learning activities observed, and did independent learning attitudes develop? 【Self-directed learning】
2. Did you actively participate in group discussions? [Participation attitude]
3. Have you thought enough to understand the problem and solve it, and have you reached a thorough understanding? [Thinking and understanding]
4. Have you collected sufficient materials for your studies (higher education level learning)? [Self-study]
5. Were you able to present your learning results logically and effectively? [Content, method and attitude of expression]
6. Were you able to organize the points at issue and overcome the issues in response to the questions? [Assignment arrangement and Q&A]
*Even if you can't answer immediately, the idea is that you should take your homework, research it carefully, organize it, and provide academic support for your answer.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message   There is no royal road to learning.
Let’s attain the supremacy of scholarship!

Other “Newsletter of Fukuzawa Memorial Center for Modern Japanese Studies, Keio University” (in
Japanese, published twice a year) : https://www.fmc.keio.ac.jp/publication/press
Digital Library of Yukichi Fukuzawa's Work (in Japanese) : https://dcollections.lib.keio.ac.jp/en/fukuzawa

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 Education
Lecture Code	CC000621	Subject Classification	Liberal Arts Education (day)
Subject Name	教養ゼミ
Subject Name （Katakana）	キヨウヨウゼミ
Subject Name in English	Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students
Instructor	KIRIHARA TAKAHIRO,HATA HIROTO
Instructor (Katakana)	キリハラ　タカヒロ,ハタ　ヒロト
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Weds1-4：EDU A414,EDU L104
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)

Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	08 : Curriculum and Instruction Sciences
Eligible Students	1st grade student of social studies, School of Education
Keywords	Reading the classics, how to cite, how to annotate and cite sources, distinguishing between one's own and other's views
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Liberal Arts Education
Expected Outcome
Class Objectives /Class Outline	The main goal is to acquire the ability to think logically based on available literary materials, examining one's own thinking critically, in response to historical and contemporary issues faced by humanity and society, and to express one's opinioin in an appropriate manner.
Class Schedule	By repeatedly practicing text reading and discussion, we use an experiential and interactive learning method that goes beyond lectures. The class will be divided into two classes of approximately 10 students each. The teacher in charge will be changed every 7 times. 1st 4/10 Guidance; Everyone gather at L104 　　　　　　　Class A (Hata A414) 　　　Class B (Kirihara L104) 2nd　 Class A: Yukichi Fukuzawa “An Outline of a Theory of Civilization” Class B: J.S. Mill “On Liberty” 3rd & 4th 4/17 Class A: Yukichi Fukuzawa “An Outline of a Theory of Civilization” Class B: J.S. Mill “On Liberty” 5th & 6th 4/24 Class A: Yukichi Fukuzawa “An Outline of a Theory of Civilization” Class B: J.S. Mill “On Liberty” 7th & 8th 5/8 Class A: Yukichi Fukuzawa “An Outline of a Theory of Civilization” Class B: J.S. Mill “On Liberty” 9th 5/15 Introduction to University Education: Everyone gather at L104 Class B (Hata A414) Class A (Kirihara L104) 10th Class B: Yukichi Fukuzawa “An Encouragement of Learning” 　　　　　　　Class A: J.S. Mill “On Liberty” 11th &12th 5/22 Class B: Yukichi Fukuzawa “An Encouragement of Learning” Class A: J.S. Mill “On Liberty” 13th & 14th 5/29 Class B: Yukichi Fukuzawa “An Encouragement of Learning” Class A: J.S. Mill “On Liberty” 15th & 16th 6/5 Class B: Yukichi Fukuzawa “An Encouragement of Learning” Class A: J.S. Mill “On Liberty” There is no final exam. Comprehensive evaluation will be made based on the report content of the assigned section and participation status in each discussion.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	畑担当分：クラスA 福沢諭吉（松沢弘陽・校注）『文明論之概略』（岩波文庫，1995年） Fukuzawa Yukichi, "An outline of a theory of civilization", revised translation, David A. Dilworth and G. Cameron Hurst, III, Tokyo : Keio University Press, 2008. 中央図書館２階361.5/F-85 　　　　　クラスB 福沢諭吉（伊藤正雄・校注）『学問のすゝめ』（講談社学術文庫，2006年） Fukuzawa Yukichi's "An encouragement of learning", translated, with an introduction, by David A. Dilworth and Umeyo Hirano, Tokyo : Sophia University , 1969. 西図書館書庫370/F-85 桐原担当分：J.S.ミル『自由論』（岩波文庫, 光文社古典新訳文庫, など）
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Carefully read and summarize the designated sections of the literature, investigate and report on unclear points. It would be nice if you could express your opinion further. In addition, students will research questions raised in the seminar as homework and provide supplementary reports next time.
Requirements
Grading Method	When approving credits, the following points 1 to 6 will be used as reference. 1. Were independent learning activities observed, and did independent learning attitudes develop? 【Self-directed learning】 2. Did you actively participate in group discussions? [Participation attitude] 3. Have you thought enough to understand the problem and solve it, and have you reached a thorough understanding? [Thinking and understanding] 4. Have you collected sufficient materials for your studies (higher education level learning)? [Self-study] 5. Were you able to present your learning results logically and effectively? [Content, method and attitude of expression] 6. Were you able to organize the points at issue and overcome the issues in response to the questions? [Assignment arrangement and Q&A] *Even if you can't answer immediately, the idea is that you should take your homework, research it carefully, organize it, and provide academic support for your answer.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	There is no royal road to learning. Let’s attain the supremacy of scholarship!
Other	“Newsletter of Fukuzawa Memorial Center for Modern Japanese Studies, Keio University” (in Japanese, published twice a year) : https://www.fmc.keio.ac.jp/publication/press Digital Library of Yukichi Fukuzawa's Work (in Japanese) : https://dcollections.lib.keio.ac.jp/en/fukuzawa
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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