CC512205 Introduction to Higher Education

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Education

Lecture Code CC512205 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 高等教育概論

Subject Name
（Katakana）コウトウキョウイクガイロン

Subject Name in
English Introduction to Higher Education

Instructor YOSHIDA KANA,DAIZEN TSUKASA

Instructor
(Katakana) ヨシダ　カナ,ダイゼン　ツカサ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year,  Second Semester,  4Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (4T) Tues5-8：EDU K215

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Classes are conducted face-to-face. Students are required to bring their laptop computer to each class. Be sure to purchase and bring your textbook.

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

Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 07 : Education

Eligible Students

Keywords Higher Education, University, History of the University,  the Modern University system, Admission System, University members, Organization, Governance, Policy, Globalization

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) Educational Studies
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・Having acquired bases of educational studies; Philosophy of Education, History of Oriental Education, History of Western Education, Sociology of Education, Educational Method, Adult and  Continuing Education, Educational Administration and finance,Comparative Education, Educational Management, Early Childhood Education, Higher Education and so on.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This course aims to understand the current status and issues of higher education in Japan and other countries. Students will learn broadly about the history of universities, modern university systems, university admissions, curriculum and educational methods, organization, governance, policies, higher education systems in other countries, globalization and universities, etc.

Class Schedule Session 1  Introduction, Overview of Higher Education Research
Session 2  History of the University
Session 3  The Modern University System
Session 4   Governance and Policy
Session 5  Equal Opportunity and College Choice(1)
Session 6  Equal Opportunity and College Choice(2)
Session 7  Universities in Globalization (1)
Session 8  Universities in Globalization (2)
Session 9  History, Current Status, and reform of University entrance exams (1)
Session 10  History, Current Status, and reform of University entrance exams (2)
Session 11 History, Current Status, and reform of University entrance exams (3)
Session 12 History, Current Status, and reform of University entrance exams (4)
Session 13  History, Current Status, and reform of University entrance exams (5)
Session 14  History, Current Status, and reform of University entrance exams (6)
Session 15 Final Discussion

The final report will be conducted.

Prof. Daizen will be in charge of "Thinking about the Learning of College Students: Focusing on English Learning" (1)-(5).

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Koichi Hashimoto & Akihiro Asonuma (edt.)  (2021) Yokuwakaru Koutoukyouikuron, Minnelva shobo. (Written in Japanese)

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) PC projector

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review (1)Read the assigned paper and submit the assignment in advance.
(2)Read the following texts before attending class.
Introduction, Overview of Higher Education Research・・・Read textbook pp. 2-9　
History of the University・・・Read textbook pp. 96-109
The Modern University System・・・Read textbook pp.110-111, pp.68-79
Equal Opportunity and College Choice・・・Read textbook pp. 18-19, pp. 154-155
Governance and Policy・・・Read textbook pp. 80-95
Universities in Globalization・・・Read textbook pp. 140-149
History, current status, and reform of university entrance exams・・・Read textbook pp. 10-17.

Requirements

Grading Method comment sheet 20%, report 50%.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message Students are expected to actively participate in class, including preparation and review.

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 Education
Lecture Code	CC512205	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	高等教育概論
Subject Name （Katakana）	コウトウキョウイクガイロン
Subject Name in English	Introduction to Higher Education
Instructor	YOSHIDA KANA,DAIZEN TSUKASA
Instructor (Katakana)	ヨシダ　カナ,ダイゼン　ツカサ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, Second Semester, 4Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(4T) Tues5-8：EDU K215
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Classes are conducted face-to-face. Students are required to bring their laptop computer to each class. Be sure to purchase and bring your textbook.
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	07 : Education
Eligible Students
Keywords	Higher Education, University, History of the University, the Modern University system, Admission System, University members, Organization, Governance, Policy, Globalization
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)	Educational Studies （Knowledge and Understanding）・Having acquired bases of educational studies; Philosophy of Education, History of Oriental Education, History of Western Education, Sociology of Education, Educational Method, Adult and Continuing Education, Educational Administration and finance,Comparative Education, Educational Management, Early Childhood Education, Higher Education and so on.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course aims to understand the current status and issues of higher education in Japan and other countries. Students will learn broadly about the history of universities, modern university systems, university admissions, curriculum and educational methods, organization, governance, policies, higher education systems in other countries, globalization and universities, etc.
Class Schedule	Session 1 Introduction, Overview of Higher Education Research Session 2 History of the University Session 3 The Modern University System Session 4 Governance and Policy Session 5 Equal Opportunity and College Choice(1) Session 6 Equal Opportunity and College Choice(2) Session 7 Universities in Globalization (1) Session 8 Universities in Globalization (2) Session 9 History, Current Status, and reform of University entrance exams (1) Session 10 History, Current Status, and reform of University entrance exams (2) Session 11 History, Current Status, and reform of University entrance exams (3) Session 12 History, Current Status, and reform of University entrance exams (4) Session 13 History, Current Status, and reform of University entrance exams (5) Session 14 History, Current Status, and reform of University entrance exams (6) Session 15 Final Discussion The final report will be conducted. Prof. Daizen will be in charge of "Thinking about the Learning of College Students: Focusing on English Learning" (1)-(5).
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Koichi Hashimoto & Akihiro Asonuma (edt.) (2021) Yokuwakaru Koutoukyouikuron, Minnelva shobo. (Written in Japanese)
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	PC projector
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	(1)Read the assigned paper and submit the assignment in advance. (2)Read the following texts before attending class. Introduction, Overview of Higher Education Research・・・Read textbook pp. 2-9　 History of the University・・・Read textbook pp. 96-109 The Modern University System・・・Read textbook pp.110-111, pp.68-79 Equal Opportunity and College Choice・・・Read textbook pp. 18-19, pp. 154-155 Governance and Policy・・・Read textbook pp. 80-95 Universities in Globalization・・・Read textbook pp. 140-149 History, current status, and reform of university entrance exams・・・Read textbook pp. 10-17.
Requirements
Grading Method	comment sheet 20%, report 50%.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	Students are expected to actively participate in class, including preparation and review.
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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