CC000621 Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School School of Education

Lecture Code CC000621 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 IKEJIRI RYOHEI,KUMAHARA YASUHIRO

Instructor
(Katakana) イケジリ　リョウヘイ,クマハラ　ヤスヒロ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Weds1-4：EDU A414,EDU L104

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face, Online (on-demand)

Practice-oriented, Discussions, Student presentations

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 08 : Curriculum and Instruction Sciences

Eligible Students 1st grade student of social studies, School of Education

Keywords Liberal Arts, Research Methods, Fieldwork

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) This is a two-credit compulsory subject for all students.
As learning up to high school has become more diverse, the character of the students who enter university has also become more diverse. Some students have become accustomed to passive learning and find it difficult to adapt to university-level study, which places greater emphasis on independence. Also, it is thought that there are relatively few opportunities at the beginning of university to experience and understand the fun and enjoyment of learning.
In light of this situation, the Liberal Arts Seminar provides opportunities for students to develop intellectual interests by actively participating in learning activities, and also promotes communication between students and faculty members, as well as among students, to help form study groups.
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Program in Elementary Education
（Abilities and Skills）
・Being able to collect, critically analyze, and examine infomration related to elementary education. (Information collection and analysis ability)

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

Program in Science Education
（Comprehensive Abilities）
・As an individual or in a group, being able to organize plan and effectively carry out research activities(the ability of research).
・With regard to investigation, educational practices and its presentation, to be able to communicate with others, organize results, opinions and contetns, and give a presentation (Communication and presentation skills).

Class Objectives
/Class Outline he aim is to acquire the ability to think logically and critically based on evidence about historical and contemporary issues facing humanity and society, and to acquire the ability to express oneself appropriately.
In particular, through fieldwork and research on previous studies related to social studies, students will deepen their understanding of the attitude and methods of intellectual research.

Class Schedule 1st Class: (Kumahara) Explanation of the purpose and significance of fieldwork in social studies education
2nd Class: (Kumahara) Explanation and practice of how to create social studies teaching materials using maps
3rd Class: (Kumahara) Explanation of the displays at the Hiroshima University Museum
4th Class: (Kumahara) Survey of the use of maps at the Hiroshima University Museum
5th Class: (Kumahara) Practical fieldwork for creating social studies teaching materials
6th Class: (Kumahara) Fieldwork for creating social studies teaching materials
7th Class: (Ikejiri) Explanation of the activities of learning and research, explanation of how to read academic books and how to take research notes
8th Class: (Ikejiri) Practice of collecting documents in the library
9th Class: (Ikejiri) How to read academic books, presentation and sharing of research notes on academic books that each student has borrowed
10th Class: (Ikejiri) Explanation of the characteristics and structure of academic papers, practice in reading academic papers
11th Class: (Ikejiri) Viewing of video of advanced academic paper search operations and thought processes by the lecturer (on demand)
12th Class: (Ikejiri) Practice in searching for academic papers in line with each student's own interests (on demand)
13th Class: (Ikejiri) Explanation of how to derive research questions
14th Class: (Ikejiri) Practice in formulating research questions based on academic books and research papers, and presentations and sharing
15th Class: (Kumahara) Presentations of social studies teaching materials based on each student's fieldwork

There will be a report assignment for each of Kumahara's and Ikejiri's sections.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Materials will be provided for each class.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text, Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Forms

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Fieldwork / Survey, Project Learning, Flip Teaching, Post-class Report

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Ikejiri's part: In order to borrow books from the library or read papers according to your own interests, try to verbalize what you are interested in as early as possible, and try to make your preparation and review progress with curiosity.
Kumahara's part: Try to think spatially about what is where in the familiar area where you are living, and why it is there.

Requirements

Grading Method The following criteria will be used for assessment.
・Ikejiri's portion: 50% [20% for each class assignment, 30% for the report
・Kumahara's portion: 50% [30% for each class assignment, 20% for the content and contribution to group work

The following 1 to 6 will be used as a reference for assessment when awarding credits.
1. Was there independent learning activity, and was an independent learning attitude formed? [Independent learning]
2. Did you actively participate in group discussions? (Participation)
3. Did you think hard enough to understand the issues and come up with solutions, and did you understand them well? (Thinking and Understanding)
4. Did you gather enough materials for your studies? (Self-study)
5. Were you able to present your study results in a logical and effective way? (Presentation Content and Presentation Attitude)
6. Were you able to organize your thoughts and answer questions? (Organizing Your Thoughts and Answering Questions)

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message Ikejiri: University is not a place where you are given assignments and questions by someone else, but a place where you create your own questions and generate new knowledge. Through this lecture, I hope you will be able to imagine what you want to do at Hiroshima University and make the most of your four years here.
Kumahara: In this lecture, you will learn the basics of map use and fieldwork, and learn the specific procedures for turning things in your local area into social studies teaching materials. Ultimately, each group will present social studies teaching materials based on their fieldwork.

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	2025Year	School/Graduate School	School of Education
Lecture Code	CC000621	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	IKEJIRI RYOHEI,KUMAHARA YASUHIRO
Instructor (Katakana)	イケジリ　リョウヘイ,クマハラ　ヤスヒロ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Weds1-4：EDU A414,EDU L104
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face, Online (on-demand)
Practice-oriented, Discussions, Student presentations
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	08 : Curriculum and Instruction Sciences
Eligible Students	1st grade student of social studies, School of Education
Keywords	Liberal Arts, Research Methods, Fieldwork
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	This is a two-credit compulsory subject for all students. As learning up to high school has become more diverse, the character of the students who enter university has also become more diverse. Some students have become accustomed to passive learning and find it difficult to adapt to university-level study, which places greater emphasis on independence. Also, it is thought that there are relatively few opportunities at the beginning of university to experience and understand the fun and enjoyment of learning. In light of this situation, the Liberal Arts Seminar provides opportunities for students to develop intellectual interests by actively participating in learning activities, and also promotes communication between students and faculty members, as well as among students, to help form study groups.
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Program in Elementary Education （Abilities and Skills）・Being able to collect, critically analyze, and examine infomration related to elementary education. (Information collection and analysis ability) Program in Special Needs Education （Knowledge and Understanding）・Having basic knowledge and understanding of liberal arts education, which is academic base needed to receive technical or professional education. Program in Science Education （Comprehensive Abilities）・As an individual or in a group, being able to organize plan and effectively carry out research activities(the ability of research). ・With regard to investigation, educational practices and its presentation, to be able to communicate with others, organize results, opinions and contetns, and give a presentation (Communication and presentation skills).
Class Objectives /Class Outline	he aim is to acquire the ability to think logically and critically based on evidence about historical and contemporary issues facing humanity and society, and to acquire the ability to express oneself appropriately. In particular, through fieldwork and research on previous studies related to social studies, students will deepen their understanding of the attitude and methods of intellectual research.
Class Schedule	1st Class: (Kumahara) Explanation of the purpose and significance of fieldwork in social studies education 2nd Class: (Kumahara) Explanation and practice of how to create social studies teaching materials using maps 3rd Class: (Kumahara) Explanation of the displays at the Hiroshima University Museum 4th Class: (Kumahara) Survey of the use of maps at the Hiroshima University Museum 5th Class: (Kumahara) Practical fieldwork for creating social studies teaching materials 6th Class: (Kumahara) Fieldwork for creating social studies teaching materials 7th Class: (Ikejiri) Explanation of the activities of learning and research, explanation of how to read academic books and how to take research notes 8th Class: (Ikejiri) Practice of collecting documents in the library 9th Class: (Ikejiri) How to read academic books, presentation and sharing of research notes on academic books that each student has borrowed 10th Class: (Ikejiri) Explanation of the characteristics and structure of academic papers, practice in reading academic papers 11th Class: (Ikejiri) Viewing of video of advanced academic paper search operations and thought processes by the lecturer (on demand) 12th Class: (Ikejiri) Practice in searching for academic papers in line with each student's own interests (on demand) 13th Class: (Ikejiri) Explanation of how to derive research questions 14th Class: (Ikejiri) Practice in formulating research questions based on academic books and research papers, and presentations and sharing 15th Class: (Kumahara) Presentations of social studies teaching materials based on each student's fieldwork There will be a report assignment for each of Kumahara's and Ikejiri's sections.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Materials will be provided for each class.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Forms
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Fieldwork / Survey, Project Learning, Flip Teaching, Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Ikejiri's part: In order to borrow books from the library or read papers according to your own interests, try to verbalize what you are interested in as early as possible, and try to make your preparation and review progress with curiosity. Kumahara's part: Try to think spatially about what is where in the familiar area where you are living, and why it is there.
Requirements
Grading Method	The following criteria will be used for assessment. ・Ikejiri's portion: 50% [20% for each class assignment, 30% for the report ・Kumahara's portion: 50% [30% for each class assignment, 20% for the content and contribution to group work The following 1 to 6 will be used as a reference for assessment when awarding credits. 1. Was there independent learning activity, and was an independent learning attitude formed? [Independent learning] 2. Did you actively participate in group discussions? (Participation) 3. Did you think hard enough to understand the issues and come up with solutions, and did you understand them well? (Thinking and Understanding) 4. Did you gather enough materials for your studies? (Self-study) 5. Were you able to present your study results in a logical and effective way? (Presentation Content and Presentation Attitude) 6. Were you able to organize your thoughts and answer questions? (Organizing Your Thoughts and Answering Questions)
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	Ikejiri: University is not a place where you are given assignments and questions by someone else, but a place where you create your own questions and generate new knowledge. Through this lecture, I hope you will be able to imagine what you want to do at Hiroshima University and make the most of your four years here. Kumahara: In this lecture, you will learn the basics of map use and fieldwork, and learn the specific procedures for turning things in your local area into social studies teaching materials. Ultimately, each group will present social studies teaching materials based on their fieldwork.
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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