CC245406 Seminar of Ethics

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Education

Lecture Code CC245406 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 現代倫理学演習

Subject Name
（Katakana）ゲンダイリンリガクエンシュウ

Subject Name in
English Seminar of Ethics

Instructor KIRIHARA TAKAHIRO

Instructor
(Katakana) キリハラ　タカヒロ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 3rd-Year,  Second Semester,  4Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (4T) Fri5-8：EDU K113

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Mainly exercises, Discussions, Presentations by students

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

Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 23 : Arts and Humanities

Course Area（Discipline） 02 : Ethics

Eligible Students

Keywords Junior high school social studies, High school Civics, Ethics, Modern 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) Secondary School Social Studies/Geography/History/Civic Education
（Abilities and Skills）
・To be able to collect, understand, analyze, and evaluate data and materials about studies related to social science.
（Comprehensive Abilities）
・To be able to summarize the outcome of research, studies, education practice and social activities, and to deliver presentations.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline In order to enhance the qualities that contribute to the development of ethical contents in junior high school “Social Studies” and high school “Civics,” we will discuss and research contemporary issues related to ethics, especially through reading domestic and foreign literature on contemporary ethics. Through this research, we aim to acquire specialized research skills in contemporary ethics, as well as the ability to research and develop teaching materials for social study education and ethics education (moral education).

Class Schedule lesson1:Consultation on how to proceed with classes, selection of textbooks, etc.
lesson2:　Research report and discussion

lesson3:  Research report and discussion

lesson4:  Research report and discussion

lesson5:  Research report and discussion

lesson6:  Research report and discussion

lesson7:  Research report and discussion

lesson8:  Research report and discussion

lesson9:  Research report and discussion

lesson10:  Research report and discussion

lesson11:  Research report and discussion

lesson12:  Research report and discussion

lesson13:  Research report and discussion

lesson14:  Research report and discussion

lesson15:  Research report and discussion

Focus on presentations, no exams

In this class, students will read basic and cutting-edge literature on contemporary ethics and will report research on related content. The selected literature will be decided by taking into consideration the wishes of the students.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. The class is a seminar style (every time, you will be asked to make a research report and then have a question-and-answer session). Videos are also used if necessary for understanding (10-25 minutes per session). The text will be decided after consultation. References will be given as appropriate during class.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Handouts and movies (videos / PC / pictures as other materials).

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review The person in charge of the research report should obtain instructions from the instructor or TA regarding the selected materials and prepare for discussions before writing the resume. After the class is over, the person in charge of the research report should check the class content, reaffirm the assignment, and read the related books to deepen their understanding.

Requirements It is desirable to have taken either “Research on Modern Ethics” (3rd semester), “Ethics” (4th semester), or “Research on Applied Ethics” (5th semester).

Grading Method I'll evaluate you from attendance, reading, the report of investigation on materials, the report on subject, and others.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message We welcome students who are willing to participate in research presentations and who are interested in ethical research and ethical education.

Other We are conducting class improvement surveys for all classes, so please cooperate with your answers. Teachers provide comments to the responses, which will be used for future improvements.

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	CC245406	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	現代倫理学演習
Subject Name （Katakana）	ゲンダイリンリガクエンシュウ
Subject Name in English	Seminar of Ethics
Instructor	KIRIHARA TAKAHIRO
Instructor (Katakana)	キリハラ　タカヒロ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	3rd-Year, Second Semester, 4Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(4T) Fri5-8：EDU K113
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Mainly exercises, Discussions, Presentations by students
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area（Discipline）	02 : Ethics
Eligible Students
Keywords	Junior high school social studies, High school Civics, Ethics, Modern 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)	Secondary School Social Studies/Geography/History/Civic Education （Abilities and Skills）・To be able to collect, understand, analyze, and evaluate data and materials about studies related to social science. （Comprehensive Abilities）・To be able to summarize the outcome of research, studies, education practice and social activities, and to deliver presentations.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	In order to enhance the qualities that contribute to the development of ethical contents in junior high school “Social Studies” and high school “Civics,” we will discuss and research contemporary issues related to ethics, especially through reading domestic and foreign literature on contemporary ethics. Through this research, we aim to acquire specialized research skills in contemporary ethics, as well as the ability to research and develop teaching materials for social study education and ethics education (moral education).
Class Schedule	lesson1:Consultation on how to proceed with classes, selection of textbooks, etc. lesson2:　Research report and discussion lesson3: Research report and discussion lesson4: Research report and discussion lesson5: Research report and discussion lesson6: Research report and discussion lesson7: Research report and discussion lesson8: Research report and discussion lesson9: Research report and discussion lesson10: Research report and discussion lesson11: Research report and discussion lesson12: Research report and discussion lesson13: Research report and discussion lesson14: Research report and discussion lesson15: Research report and discussion Focus on presentations, no exams In this class, students will read basic and cutting-edge literature on contemporary ethics and will report research on related content. The selected literature will be decided by taking into consideration the wishes of the students.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	The class is a seminar style (every time, you will be asked to make a research report and then have a question-and-answer session). Videos are also used if necessary for understanding (10-25 minutes per session). The text will be decided after consultation. References will be given as appropriate during class.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Handouts and movies (videos / PC / pictures as other materials).
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	The person in charge of the research report should obtain instructions from the instructor or TA regarding the selected materials and prepare for discussions before writing the resume. After the class is over, the person in charge of the research report should check the class content, reaffirm the assignment, and read the related books to deepen their understanding.
Requirements	It is desirable to have taken either “Research on Modern Ethics” (3rd semester), “Ethics” (4th semester), or “Research on Applied Ethics” (5th semester).
Grading Method	I'll evaluate you from attendance, reading, the report of investigation on materials, the report on subject, and others.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	We welcome students who are willing to participate in research presentations and who are interested in ethical research and ethical education.
Other	We are conducting class improvement surveys for all classes, so please cooperate with your answers. Teachers provide comments to the responses, which will be used for future improvements.
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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