L0001041 Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Applied Biological Science

Lecture Code L0001041 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 SEO AIRA,CHOMEI YOSUKE,HOSONO KENJI

Instructor
(Katakana) セオ　アイラ,チョウメイ　ヨウスケ,ホソノ　ケンジ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Weds5-8：ABS C302

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Seminar, Discussion, Presentation, Fieldwork

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

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons

Course Area（Discipline） 01 : Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students

Eligible Students 1st grade of graduate students

Keywords

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) The Liberal Arts Seminar is a mandatory two-credit course for all university students. With high school studies becoming more diverse, the university has noticed a more diverse range of students entering their institution. Some students struggle to adjust to the independent nature of university study and may not have experienced the joy of learning. The Liberal Arts Seminar aims to actively involve new students in learning activities, promote communication between students and faculty, and encourage the formation of learning groups to foster intellectual interest.
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Elementary School Teacher Education
（Abilities and Skills）
・Being able to collect, critically analyze, and examine infomration related to elementary education. (Information collection and analysis ability)

Special Support School Teacher Education
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・Having basic knowledge and understanding of liberal arts education, which is academic base needed to receive technical or professional education.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This course serves as an introduction to our school, providing motivation to learn specialized subjects. To achieve this objective effectively, we introduce the Project-based Learning (PBL) method, which focuses on educational practices in the rural areas of Hiroshima. As part of the course, you will visit rural areas such as Sera Town, Funo Town, and Toyosaka Town for a one-day outdoor practice, where you will work together with rural people and municipalities. Prior to this, we will have a meeting to discuss the objectives and provide some preliminary learning. After the visit, a conference will be held to report the results of your rural experiences, and each class will prepare a presentation. Additionally, you will have opportunities to gain knowledge and skills for studying at our university.

Class Schedule The following is a tentative schedule that may be subject to change based on the progress of the class and the availability of facilities. The community experience study will be held on Saturdays.

・Field trip to a farm
・Presentation and other classes at the Central Library
・Field trip to the museum
・Fieldwork, field study, and post-training
・Presentation

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Reference materials such as books and URLs on the web will be used for researching assignments.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Use PowerPoint presentations, etc.

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review In experiential learning, it is important to conduct prior research and identify tasks, so please actively engage in learning on an individual basis. In addition to class time, there may be opportunities to gather in groups for preparation.

Requirements The local training for regional experiential learning will be conducted once on a Saturday in mid-May (date and location to be announced separately). During the local training, we will travel by bus to a region within Hiroshima Prefecture and engage in experiential learning and exchange activities with the local community.

Grading Method The following criteria 1-6 will be used as a reference for evaluating credit recognition:

1. Was there evidence of voluntary learning activities and formation of a voluntary learning attitude? [Self-directed learning]
2. Did the student actively participate in group discussions? [Participation attitude]
3. Did the student engage in sufficient thinking for understanding problem points and their solutions, and did they have a sufficient understanding? [Thinking and understanding]
4. Did the student conduct sufficient material collection for learning? [Self-study]
5. Was the student able to present their learning outcomes logically and effectively? [Presentation content and attitude]
6. Was the student able to organize their tasks and answer questions raised during the session? [Task organization and Q&A]

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message The purpose of this course is to develop self-directed learning, logical and critical thinking, and appropriate self-expression skills. Therefore, it is important for students to take a proactive approach and engage in their own learning.

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 Applied Biological Science
Lecture Code	L0001041	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	SEO AIRA,CHOMEI YOSUKE,HOSONO KENJI
Instructor (Katakana)	セオ　アイラ,チョウメイ　ヨウスケ,ホソノ　ケンジ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Weds5-8：ABS C302
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)
Seminar, Discussion, Presentation, Fieldwork
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons
Course Area（Discipline）	01 : Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students
Eligible Students	1st grade of graduate students
Keywords
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	The Liberal Arts Seminar is a mandatory two-credit course for all university students. With high school studies becoming more diverse, the university has noticed a more diverse range of students entering their institution. Some students struggle to adjust to the independent nature of university study and may not have experienced the joy of learning. The Liberal Arts Seminar aims to actively involve new students in learning activities, promote communication between students and faculty, and encourage the formation of learning groups to foster intellectual interest.
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Elementary School Teacher Education （Abilities and Skills）・Being able to collect, critically analyze, and examine infomration related to elementary education. (Information collection and analysis ability) Special Support School Teacher Education （Knowledge and Understanding）・Having basic knowledge and understanding of liberal arts education, which is academic base needed to receive technical or professional education.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course serves as an introduction to our school, providing motivation to learn specialized subjects. To achieve this objective effectively, we introduce the Project-based Learning (PBL) method, which focuses on educational practices in the rural areas of Hiroshima. As part of the course, you will visit rural areas such as Sera Town, Funo Town, and Toyosaka Town for a one-day outdoor practice, where you will work together with rural people and municipalities. Prior to this, we will have a meeting to discuss the objectives and provide some preliminary learning. After the visit, a conference will be held to report the results of your rural experiences, and each class will prepare a presentation. Additionally, you will have opportunities to gain knowledge and skills for studying at our university.
Class Schedule	The following is a tentative schedule that may be subject to change based on the progress of the class and the availability of facilities. The community experience study will be held on Saturdays. ・Field trip to a farm ・Presentation and other classes at the Central Library ・Field trip to the museum ・Fieldwork, field study, and post-training ・Presentation
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Reference materials such as books and URLs on the web will be used for researching assignments.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Use PowerPoint presentations, etc.
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	In experiential learning, it is important to conduct prior research and identify tasks, so please actively engage in learning on an individual basis. In addition to class time, there may be opportunities to gather in groups for preparation.
Requirements	The local training for regional experiential learning will be conducted once on a Saturday in mid-May (date and location to be announced separately). During the local training, we will travel by bus to a region within Hiroshima Prefecture and engage in experiential learning and exchange activities with the local community.
Grading Method	The following criteria 1-6 will be used as a reference for evaluating credit recognition: 1. Was there evidence of voluntary learning activities and formation of a voluntary learning attitude? [Self-directed learning] 2. Did the student actively participate in group discussions? [Participation attitude] 3. Did the student engage in sufficient thinking for understanding problem points and their solutions, and did they have a sufficient understanding? [Thinking and understanding] 4. Did the student conduct sufficient material collection for learning? [Self-study] 5. Was the student able to present their learning outcomes logically and effectively? [Presentation content and attitude] 6. Was the student able to organize their tasks and answer questions raised during the session? [Task organization and Q&A]
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	The purpose of this course is to develop self-directed learning, logical and critical thinking, and appropriate self-expression skills. Therefore, it is important for students to take a proactive approach and engage in their own learning.
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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