65251011 Overseas Field Studies

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Liberal Arts Education Program

Lecture Code 65251011 Subject Classification Social Cooperation Courses

Subject Name 海外フィールドスタディ

Subject Name
（Katakana）カイガイフィールドスタディ

Subject Name in
English Overseas Field Studies

Instructor HOTTA TAIJI

Instructor
(Katakana) ホッタ　タイジ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  Second Semester,  Intensive

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (Int) Inte：See Momiji Website for the detail.(Higashi-Hiroshima Campus)

Lesson Style Lecture/Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Lecture, Seminar, Active Learning, Pair Work, Group Work, Discussion

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction B : Japanese／English

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 23 : Arts and Humanities

Course Area（Discipline） 13 : Area Studies

Eligible Students 1st year undergraduate

Keywords Cross-Cultural Understanding, International Communication，Active Learning, Peer Learning, Cooperative Learning

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education To acquire four skills in a balanced manner and develop English communication skills through cross-cultural understanding and Quick-Response Programs.
Expected Outcome -Improvement of the global core competencies
-Understanding of the visiting countries and regions

Class Objectives
/Class Outline In this program, students attend preliminary lectures for three months, and then participate in overseas experiential learning /cross-cultural program for 10 days (※). After returning to Japan, they attend follow-up lectures for three months, make a presentation in English, and submit a report.

Students attending this program will enhance their global competence through active learning, peer learning and cooperative learning, self-learning thematic exploration and results presentation, and discussions with overseas students.

Students attending this program will enhance their global competence through active learning, peer learning and cooperative learning, self-learning thematic exploration and results presentation, and discussions with overseas students.

Class Schedule In both preliminary lectures and follow-up lectures, each lecture will be conducted using a mix of the following learning methods:
VN: Magic Word  Learning phrases that can be used in actual conversation, and acquire classroom English used for pair work and group discussions.

Learning cross-cultural understanding (nonverbal communication), Conversation Management, etc. through activities
SC: Speedy Comprehension  Learning speed reading techniques through exercises and pair work
RT: Reading Time  Reading English books using speed reading techniques acquired by SC
ACT1: Mastering Quick Response Program* through English activities
QRP: Practicing visualizing English that you hear and quick response
SO: Speak Out  Practicing conversation in pairs, fully mastering self-study vocabulary and conversational expressions, and preparing for acquiring Conversation Management
*Quick Response Program: a program that helps you demonstrate your abilities to reason, guess, gain insights, judge, decide, and take proactive approaches quickly in surroundings where you use English as a tool.

[Preliminary Lectures]: Both the supporting students and students use English only. The instructor uses English only except when explaining about Cross-cultural understanding and Speedy comprehension.
(90 min./lecture)
lesson 1: Self-introduction, VN, Communication Basics①, Cross-cultural understanding (a sense of distance with another person), SC (Slash Reading)
lesson 2: VN, Communication Basics②, Cross-cultural understanding (nonverbal communication), SC (word and letter recognition that forms a foundation for scanning), Dictation, RT, SO (self-introduction)
lesson 3: VN, Act1, RT, SC(Paragraphs), SO (about your major and specialty)
lesson 4: VN, Communication Basics③, Cross-cultural understanding (pronunciations), Act1, SC (Scanning), SO (extracurricular trip)
lesson 5: VN, Reproduction, RT, Anne’s Video, SC (Previewing), SO  (impressive experience)
lesson 6: VN, Communication Basics④, SC (Previewing), Anne’s Video, SO (different experience and description of circumstances)
lesson 7: VN, Cross-cultural understanding (eye contact), SC (Active Reading), Following, SO (club activities)
lesson 8: VN, Communication Basics⑤, ACT1, SC (Visualization), Anne’s Video, SO (your personality)
lesson 9: VN, Cross-cultural understanding (Physical Contact/ Polite Expressions), SC (Reading with a purpose) ,RT, SO (studying overseas and reasons)
lesson 10: SC (summarizing), SO(summer plan), short speech

[Field Practice] (overseas): Experiential learning through social research, etc. （10 days, include the transportation）
Day 1: Field training in Sydney
Day 2: The Sydney Jewish Museum, on-site group learning
Day 3: Morning: optional tour, on-site group learning
Day 4~6: Interaction with students at UNSW, on-site group learning
Day 7: On-site group learning
Day 8: Results presentation
- Submission of an assignment report after returning to Japan “A Journey to Your Bright Future”

[Follow-Up Session]Both the instructor and students use English only.
(90min/lecture)
LTAI: Let’s Talk About It
An advanced version of Speak Outs in the preliminary lectures, focusing on conversation management. Learning how to continue conversations and develop topics.
ACT1: Activity　Acquire the skills in the Quick Response Program through English activities.
ACT2: An advanced version of ACT1 in the preliminary lectures, practicing self-produced activities (that you made in Activity group work) all in English that consist of presentation, the moderator’s role, and class management.
MQ: Making Questions
Each student makes and reads aloud questions while slash reading paragraphs. Listeners take notes in English, and answer the questions. It is pair work focusing on the abilities of reading aloud, paying attention to slash reading, and listening comprehension.
lesson 11: VN, Cross-cultural understanding (Physical Contact), MQ, ACT1, Presentation, LTAI (summer vacation)
lesson 12: VN, Presentation, ACT1, ACT2, LTAI (your favorites)
lesson 13: VN, Cross-cultural understanding (polite expressions) , Presentation, ACT2, LTAI (favorite books)
lesson 14: VN, Presentation, ACT2, MQ, LTAI (breakfast: rice vs bread)
lesson 15: VN, Cross-cultural understanding (how to use "No" depending on the situation),  Presentation, ACT1, ACT2, LTAI (purpose to learn English)
lesson 16: VN, Presentation, ACT2, MQ, LTAI (Whether you want to live abroad or not, the reasons)
lesson 17: VN, Presentation, ACT1, ACT2, LTAI (Things you are proud of), MQ
lesson 18: Presentation, ACT2, LTAI (Things you are proud of; future plans), short speech

Text/Reference
Books,etc. “SPEEDY COMPREHENSION” , “ ACHIVE YOUR GOAL・Vocabulary Note”, ”Self-Study Workbook for Communication in English”

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Self-Study Workbook for Communication in English (web) (Self-study textbooks for acquiring four skills in a balanced manner on the theme of cross-cultural understanding) to be used in some lectures

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review -Develop your four skills using assignments provided every week (Speedy Comprehension, Vocabulary Note and Self-Study Workbook for Communication in English (web).
-You will work on individual and group studies before participating in overseas training. Prepare using “A Journey to Your Bright Future” and assigned reading books according to the purposes.
-During your overseas stay, practice the English communication that you learned in the first-semester classes.

Requirements

Grading Method Grades are given based on a comprehensive assessment of learning outcomes, TOEIC score improvement, reports after experiential learning, the assignments, participation attitude, and etc.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message This program helps you acquire English communication skills, recognize the significance of international exchange, and take valuable steps that lead to development of expertise and studying abroad.

Other We will use only original textbooks and homework materials that correspond to the lectures and cross-cultural experience overseas.

※Field studies might not be conducted depending on the state of affairs in the world and circumstances of overseas universities.
In these cases, substitute studies, equivalent to planned contents in field studies, are carried out.

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.

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	Liberal Arts Education Program
Lecture Code	65251011	Subject Classification	Social Cooperation Courses
Subject Name	海外フィールドスタディ
Subject Name （Katakana）	カイガイフィールドスタディ
Subject Name in English	Overseas Field Studies
Instructor	HOTTA TAIJI
Instructor (Katakana)	ホッタ　タイジ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, Second Semester, Intensive
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(Int) Inte：See Momiji Website for the detail.(Higashi-Hiroshima Campus)
Lesson Style	Lecture/Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)
Lecture, Seminar, Active Learning, Pair Work, Group Work, Discussion
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	B : Japanese／English
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area（Discipline）	13 : Area Studies
Eligible Students	1st year undergraduate
Keywords	Cross-Cultural Understanding, International Communication，Active Learning, Peer Learning, Cooperative Learning
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Liberal Arts Education	To acquire four skills in a balanced manner and develop English communication skills through cross-cultural understanding and Quick-Response Programs.
Expected Outcome	-Improvement of the global core competencies -Understanding of the visiting countries and regions
Class Objectives /Class Outline	In this program, students attend preliminary lectures for three months, and then participate in overseas experiential learning /cross-cultural program for 10 days (※). After returning to Japan, they attend follow-up lectures for three months, make a presentation in English, and submit a report. Students attending this program will enhance their global competence through active learning, peer learning and cooperative learning, self-learning thematic exploration and results presentation, and discussions with overseas students. Students attending this program will enhance their global competence through active learning, peer learning and cooperative learning, self-learning thematic exploration and results presentation, and discussions with overseas students.
Class Schedule	In both preliminary lectures and follow-up lectures, each lecture will be conducted using a mix of the following learning methods: VN: Magic Word Learning phrases that can be used in actual conversation, and acquire classroom English used for pair work and group discussions. Learning cross-cultural understanding (nonverbal communication), Conversation Management, etc. through activities SC: Speedy Comprehension Learning speed reading techniques through exercises and pair work RT: Reading Time Reading English books using speed reading techniques acquired by SC ACT1: Mastering Quick Response Program* through English activities QRP: Practicing visualizing English that you hear and quick response SO: Speak Out Practicing conversation in pairs, fully mastering self-study vocabulary and conversational expressions, and preparing for acquiring Conversation Management *Quick Response Program: a program that helps you demonstrate your abilities to reason, guess, gain insights, judge, decide, and take proactive approaches quickly in surroundings where you use English as a tool. [Preliminary Lectures]: Both the supporting students and students use English only. The instructor uses English only except when explaining about Cross-cultural understanding and Speedy comprehension. (90 min./lecture) lesson 1: Self-introduction, VN, Communication Basics①, Cross-cultural understanding (a sense of distance with another person), SC (Slash Reading) lesson 2: VN, Communication Basics②, Cross-cultural understanding (nonverbal communication), SC (word and letter recognition that forms a foundation for scanning), Dictation, RT, SO (self-introduction) lesson 3: VN, Act1, RT, SC(Paragraphs), SO (about your major and specialty) lesson 4: VN, Communication Basics③, Cross-cultural understanding (pronunciations), Act1, SC (Scanning), SO (extracurricular trip) lesson 5: VN, Reproduction, RT, Anne’s Video, SC (Previewing), SO (impressive experience) lesson 6: VN, Communication Basics④, SC (Previewing), Anne’s Video, SO (different experience and description of circumstances) lesson 7: VN, Cross-cultural understanding (eye contact), SC (Active Reading), Following, SO (club activities) lesson 8: VN, Communication Basics⑤, ACT1, SC (Visualization), Anne’s Video, SO (your personality) lesson 9: VN, Cross-cultural understanding (Physical Contact/ Polite Expressions), SC (Reading with a purpose) ,RT, SO (studying overseas and reasons) lesson 10: SC (summarizing), SO(summer plan), short speech [Field Practice] (overseas): Experiential learning through social research, etc. （10 days, include the transportation） Day 1: Field training in Sydney Day 2: The Sydney Jewish Museum, on-site group learning Day 3: Morning: optional tour, on-site group learning Day 4~6: Interaction with students at UNSW, on-site group learning Day 7: On-site group learning Day 8: Results presentation - Submission of an assignment report after returning to Japan “A Journey to Your Bright Future” [Follow-Up Session]Both the instructor and students use English only. (90min/lecture) LTAI: Let’s Talk About It An advanced version of Speak Outs in the preliminary lectures, focusing on conversation management. Learning how to continue conversations and develop topics. ACT1: Activity　Acquire the skills in the Quick Response Program through English activities. ACT2: An advanced version of ACT1 in the preliminary lectures, practicing self-produced activities (that you made in Activity group work) all in English that consist of presentation, the moderator’s role, and class management. MQ: Making Questions Each student makes and reads aloud questions while slash reading paragraphs. Listeners take notes in English, and answer the questions. It is pair work focusing on the abilities of reading aloud, paying attention to slash reading, and listening comprehension. lesson 11: VN, Cross-cultural understanding (Physical Contact), MQ, ACT1, Presentation, LTAI (summer vacation) lesson 12: VN, Presentation, ACT1, ACT2, LTAI (your favorites) lesson 13: VN, Cross-cultural understanding (polite expressions) , Presentation, ACT2, LTAI (favorite books) lesson 14: VN, Presentation, ACT2, MQ, LTAI (breakfast: rice vs bread) lesson 15: VN, Cross-cultural understanding (how to use "No" depending on the situation), Presentation, ACT1, ACT2, LTAI (purpose to learn English) lesson 16: VN, Presentation, ACT2, MQ, LTAI (Whether you want to live abroad or not, the reasons) lesson 17: VN, Presentation, ACT1, ACT2, LTAI (Things you are proud of), MQ lesson 18: Presentation, ACT2, LTAI (Things you are proud of; future plans), short speech
Text/Reference Books,etc.	“SPEEDY COMPREHENSION” , “ ACHIVE YOUR GOAL・Vocabulary Note”, ”Self-Study Workbook for Communication in English”
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Self-Study Workbook for Communication in English (web) (Self-study textbooks for acquiring four skills in a balanced manner on the theme of cross-cultural understanding) to be used in some lectures
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	-Develop your four skills using assignments provided every week (Speedy Comprehension, Vocabulary Note and Self-Study Workbook for Communication in English (web). -You will work on individual and group studies before participating in overseas training. Prepare using “A Journey to Your Bright Future” and assigned reading books according to the purposes. -During your overseas stay, practice the English communication that you learned in the first-semester classes.
Requirements
Grading Method	Grades are given based on a comprehensive assessment of learning outcomes, TOEIC score improvement, reports after experiential learning, the assignments, participation attitude, and etc.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	This program helps you acquire English communication skills, recognize the significance of international exchange, and take valuable steps that lead to development of expertise and studying abroad.
Other	We will use only original textbooks and homework materials that correspond to the lectures and cross-cultural experience overseas. ※Field studies might not be conducted depending on the state of affairs in the world and circumstances of overseas universities. In these cases, substitute studies, equivalent to planned contents in field studies, are carried out. 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.
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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