Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course)
Lecture Code WKAX2100 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name Independent Study on Cross Cultural Studies in Education
Subject Name
(Katakana)
 
Subject Name in
English
Independent Study on Cross Cultural Studies in Education
Instructor MARUYAMA YASUSHI
Instructor
(Katakana)
マルヤマ ヤスシ
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Weds7-10:EDU A514
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details)
 
Lecture and Discussion 
Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction E : English
Course Level 5 : Graduate Basic
Course Area(Area) 24 : Social Sciences
Course Area(Discipline) 07 : Education
Eligible Students PEACE, HUSA students and Japanese Students
Keywords Crosscultural Study, Cultural Studies, Education, Study Abroad, Planning Cultural Exchange Programs, "husa" 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
This is a supplementary subject to the other 2-credit course titled as "Cross Cultural Studies in Education" for being awarded 3-credit transfer. Therefore, students must register it simultaneously. 
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
This course will consider education in Japan as well as other countries, and enhance students' cross-cultural understanding.  It has the following three objectives: 1) to have a brief idea about education in Japan; 2) to understand similarities and differences in education of different cultures; and 3) to possess an ability of mutual recognition in cross-cultural settings.  Students are required to read course materials in advance, to attend class discussion, to give presentations about course materials and education in their own cultures, and to submit a term paper. They may also visit several schools nearby campus. The theme of this year may be “how to plan a cultural exchange program.” 
Class Schedule 1.Introduction
2.What is culture?(1)
3.What is culture?(2)
4.What is culture?(3)
5.What is culture?(4)
6.Culture in Japanese School(1)
7.Culture in Japanese School(2)
8.Culture in Japanese School(3)
9.Culture in Japanese School(4)
10.Planning a cultural exchange program(1)
11.Planning a cultural exchange program(2)
12.Planning a cultural exchange program(3)
13.Planning a cultural exchange program(4)
14.Planning a cultural exchange program(5)
15.Wrap-up

Students must spend approximately 45-hour workload for the assignment. For example, the term report could be submitted as
an additional paper to that for "Cross Cultural Studies in Education" with the same theme. 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
1. Handel Kashope Wright, “Cultural Studies in Education,” Joe L. Kincheloe and Danny Weil, eds., Critical Thinking and Learning: an Encyclopedia for Parents and Teachers, Greenwood Press, 2004.
2. Harold W. Stevenson and James W. Stigler, The Learning Gap: Why Our Schools Are Failing and What We Can Learn from Japanese and Chinese Education, Touchstone Books, 1994.
3. James W. Stigler and James Hiebert, The Teaching Gap: Best Ideas from the World’s Teachers for Improving Education in the Classroom, The Free Press, 1999.
4. Barbara B. Burn, “Study Abroad,” James W. Guthrie, ed., Encyclopedia of Education, 2nd Edition, Macmillan, 2003.
Other reading materials will also be handed in class. 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
(More Details) Textbooks and handouts. 
Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Students are required to read materials in advance. 
Requirements "Cross Cultural Studies in Education" must be registered for credit transfer by international students simultaneously. 
Grading Method Participation in class discussion (30%).
-Presentations about reading materials and education of your own culture (30%).
-Term paper (40%). 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
Message  
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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