Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School The IDEC Institute
Lecture Code X9001001 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 国際共創ワークショップ
Subject Name
(Katakana)
コクサイキョウソウワークショップ
Subject Name in
English
International Co-creation Workshop
Instructor INAGAKI TOMOHIRO,SUZUKI YUMIKO,MURAKAMI YUKO,TAKAHASHI TOHRU,HIGAKI TORU,FUJIWARA AKIMASA
Instructor
(Katakana)
イナガキ トモヒロ,スズキ ユミコ,ムラカミ ユウコ,タカハシ トオル,ヒガキ トオル,フジワラ アキマサ
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  First Semester
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Lesson Style Lecture/Practical Lesson Style
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Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction B : Japanese/English
Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area(Area) 21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons
Course Area(Discipline) 06 : Globalization/International cooperation studies
Eligible Students Undergraduates
Keywords Artificial Intelligence (AI), Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Entrepreneurship, and Data Science 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
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Class Objectives
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[Learning Outcomes]
・Improvement of foreign language and international communication skills
・Understanding of different cultures and diversity
・Acquisition of knowledge of generative AI
・Improving information, data, and AI literacy and critical thinking skills

The workshop will be held as one of the program components of the "Inter-University Exchange Project: Japan-U.S. Global Leadership in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (AI)." Based on the "knowledge of generative AI" and "information, data, and AI literacy" acquired in the e-START (COIL Collaborative Learning Program) component prior to this workshop, a joint team of students from Japan and the United States will learn how to utilize AI in the real society and to plan solutions to social issues using AI. (Participation is possible even if you have not taken e-START course) 
Class Schedule Schedule: 8 days during summer holidays (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
Place: Hiroshima, Japan

Preparation lecture: lectures on basic knowledge about information, data science and generative AI
Day 1 Ice-breaking, lecture on social conditions surrounding generative AI
Day 2 Lectures on information and data science, group work
Day 3 Lectures on AI application in various countries and Hiroshima Prefecture, group work, Japanese cultural experience
Day 4 Peace study (A-bomb survivor’s personal account, participation in the Peace Memorial Ceremony, etc.) Group work
Day 5 Lecture on semiconductors, group work
Day 6 Group work, visit to AI/semiconductor-related companies
Day 7 Lecture on generative AI governance, group work 
Day 8 Group work, final presentation 
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Books,etc.
Handouts will be distributed as needed. 
PC or AV used in
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Review
Presented after registration.
Specifically, the plan is to present assigned books and other materials that will help students gain the knowledge they need for lectures and group work. 
Requirements Individuals cannot register for courses. After the student application period (from May onwards), the Global Initiatives Group registers students who have been selected through a screening process based on written documents (in principle, around 10 students). 
Grading Method Attitude shown during lectures (20%), approach in the group presentations and overall contribution (40%) and final report (40%). 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
Message This class is recommended for students who
◆want to get study abroad experience in Hiroshima
◆want to improve English
◆are interested in understanding different cultures
◆are interested in AI and Information & Data Science
◆are interested in studying abroad in the United States.

The course will be a valuable opportunity for students to realize the significance of international exchange and to connect it to their professional studies and further studies abroad. We look forward to the participation of all motivated students. 
Other Those who have a minimum TOEIC score of 680 can participate. The students will need to communicate with students and academic staff from the United States in English during the workshop period. They will also be required to use English during class. 
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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