Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Liberal Arts Education Program
Lecture Code 66290001 Subject Classification Social Cooperation Courses
Subject Name ダイバーシティ概論
Subject Name
(Katakana)
ダイバーシテイガイロン
Subject Name in
English
Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion
Instructor KITAKAJI YOKO,OOIKE MACHIKO,MATSUSHIMA TAKESHI,SAKAMOTO AKIKO,SAKATA KIRIKO,YAMADA TOSHIHIRO
Instructor
(Katakana)
キタカジ ヨウコ,オオイケ マチコ,マツシマ タケシ,サカモト アキコ,サカタ キリコ,ヤマダ トシヒロ
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  Intensive
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (Int) Inte:See Momiji Website for the detail.(Higashi-Hiroshima Campus)
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details)
 
Lectures (mostly), and exchanging opinions within students 
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) 05 : Diversity
Eligible Students
Keywords SDGs, diversity, gender, sogiesc, multiculture, disability, aging, illness, environment 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education
To help students understand diversity in society and improve their ability to participate in and contribute to society through engaging in various practical activities. 
Expected Outcome1. To understand and be able to explain diversity in society.
2. To be able to think and act independently regarding their lifelong career development. 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
Diversity refers to the presence of diverse stakeholders, while inclusion refers to the mutual respect, individuality, and harmony of these diverse stakeholders.
In this class, we set four areas: (1) gender, (2) ethnicity and culture, (3) illness, disability and old age, and (4) environment.
The students are to learn what barriers exist in each area to achieve diversity & inclusion and how they can be resolved through lectures. 
Class Schedule Intensive four-day lectures (September 24, 25, 26, 27)

Day 1, September 24
- what is the diversity & inclusion?
- D & I in sexuality and gender
Day 2, September 25
- D & I in ethnicity and culture
Day 3, September 26
- D & I in illness, disability and old age
Day 4, September 27
- D & I in environmental issue and diverse stakeholders
 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
various learning materials are to be delivered in class 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
(More Details) printed materials, Power point presentation slides 
Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Diversity and Inclusion is a complex problem of various topics. Therefore, the students are expected to review the lecture while considering the relation of each topic in order to acquire the complex viewpoint. 
Requirements To include participatory exercises, limit the number of students to approximately 40.
Depending on the circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic, the contents may be subject to change to ensure everyone’s health and safety.
Active participation in class discussions is expected.
On the second day, students will visit facilities in Hiroshima City. A transportation fee of about 1,000 JPY will be collected after the class on the first day for the outward trip from the Higashi-Hiroshima Campus. The return trip will be disbanded at the site. 
Grading Method reports in each class 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
Message  
Other This lecture is a compulsory subject in the Diversity Specific Program. 
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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