CC001601 Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School School of Education

Lecture Code CC001601 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 BABA TAKUYA,DELAKORDA KAWASHIMA TINKA,CHANG CHIH HAO,NAKAYA AYAMI,KUWAYAMA HISASHI

Instructor
(Katakana) ババ　タクヤ,デラコルダ　カワシマ　ティンカ,チャン　チハオ,ナカヤ　アヤミ,クワヤマ　ヒサシ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Weds5-8：EDU L207

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

Based on the materials provided, the students are expected to discuss and deliberate their learning and activities

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons

Course Area（Discipline） 01 : Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students

Eligible Students Multicultural and Global education program 1st year

Keywords How to spend time effectively, How to write a report, How to read books

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
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).

Medicine
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・Acquire the intellectual abilities which serve as a basis for conducting research activities and social activities at a university.

Nursing
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・Knowledge, understanding about knowledge, the understanding basic education about the basic education

Occupational Therapy
（Comprehensive Abilities）
・Acting power based on an ethical judgment in the health medical care
・  An inquisitive mind for medical and health care, welfare, and education, and the ability to get things done in occupational therapy
・The abilities and attitude required to cooperate with others and experts in other professions as a member of a medical team
・An ability for creative and scientific problem solving

Pharmaceutical Sciences
（Attitudes）
・Self-betterment of character formation as a medical professional : the appropriate action and attitude being aware of that a pharmacist is a professional relating to human life.  The knowledge and understanding to have communication not only with ailing people but with other medical staff in a medical team.  ●quality ①　②　③　⑧　⑨
・Ability to be a pharmacist who is relied on not only by a medical team but also by citizens; the ability to be considerate of patients. ●quality ①　②　⑨
（Comprehensive Abilities）
・Comprehensive problem-solving ability and educational ability: Concerning the influences caused by numerous chemical substances existing on the earth, to be able to analyze and argue about the survival  of the human race. Also, to have the ability and skills to give instruction to youth.●quality ③ ④
・Self-betterment of character formation as a medical professional : the appropriate action and attitude being aware of that a pharmacist is a professional relating to human life.  The knowledge and understanding to have communication not only with ailing people but with other medical staff in a medical team.  ●quality ①　②　③　⑧　⑨
・The research ability: the ability to select issues to be solved in the professional field of pharmacist and carry out measures and research to solve the issues.  ●quality ④ ⑤ ⑦

Medicinal Sciences
（Attitudes）
・Having ability to act as member of a research team.
（Comprehensive Abilities）
・1. The active attitude of dealing with issues on drug development and environmental hygiene.  2. The social responsibility as a specialist of drug development and environmental hygiene.  3. The comprehensive, scientific and calm attitude to solve problems.  4. The cooperative attitude in team research.  5. The ability to make communication and presentation.  6. The ability of assessment and analysis.  7. The active usage of information technology and the management ability.  8. The ethical consideration toward genetically modified foods and animal experiments

Class Objectives
/Class Outline Since this is the very first quater, the students are expected to learn how to learn in English, how to read books and academic papers critically, and discuss with others through connecting and developing learning up to senior high schools and learning in the university.  Based on these learnings, they will visit nearby JICA chugoku center and connect their learning in the university and related social practices as a part of introductory internship. At the end of the course, they are expected to reflect the whole course and their learnings and to deliberate what they would like to learn for coming four years creatively.

Class Schedule lesson1 April 9th (All) introduction to learning the university
lesson2 April 9th (All) introduction to learning the university
lesson3 April 16th（Chang）English writing
lesson4 April 16th (Chang）English writing
lesson5 April 23rd (Tinka) Critical Reading (Social constructyion of reality)
lesson6 April 23rd (Tinka) Critical Reading (Social constructyion of reality)
lesson7 April 30th (Kuwayama) Critical reading (interactionism)
lesson8 April 30th (Kuwayama) Critical reading (interactionism)
lesson9 May 7th (Nakaya) Discussion Method
lesson10 May 7th (Nakaya) Discussion Method
lesson11 May 14th (Baba) First year internship (visit to JICA chugoku)
lesson12 May 14th (Baba) First year internship (visit to JICA chugoku)
lesson13 May 21st　(Baba, Nakaya, Tinka) Summary
lesson14 May 21st　(Baba, Nakaya, Tinka) Summary
lesson15 May 28th (Kuwayama, Chang) Summary

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Finley, L.L.& Cooper, R.(2020) Difficult Discussions: Issues and Ideas for Engaging College Students in Peace and Justice Topics, Information Age Publishing.
Other relevant materials are interoduced during the lecture

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text, Handouts, moodle

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review They are advised to read books and academic papers assigned each lesson (lesson 5 to 8). Further, they are to expected to have an active larning through participating the lecture actively, deliberating deeply for oneself and discussing with other students, and reflecting on their learnings.  Through these, they will develop an dream and future plan of 4years and those even after the graduation.

Requirements

Grading Method Active participation (50％), Logical and effective final presentation (50%)

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.

Academic Year	2025Year	School/Graduate School	School of Education
Lecture Code	CC001601	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	BABA TAKUYA,DELAKORDA KAWASHIMA TINKA,CHANG CHIH HAO,NAKAYA AYAMI,KUWAYAMA HISASHI
Instructor (Katakana)	ババ　タクヤ,デラコルダ　カワシマ　ティンカ,チャン　チハオ,ナカヤ　アヤミ,クワヤマ　ヒサシ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Weds5-8：EDU L207
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Based on the materials provided, the students are expected to discuss and deliberate their learning and activities
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons
Course Area（Discipline）	01 : Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students
Eligible Students	Multicultural and Global education program 1st year
Keywords	How to spend time effectively, How to write a report, How to read books
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
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). Medicine （Knowledge and Understanding）・Acquire the intellectual abilities which serve as a basis for conducting research activities and social activities at a university. Nursing （Knowledge and Understanding）・Knowledge, understanding about knowledge, the understanding basic education about the basic education Occupational Therapy （Comprehensive Abilities）・Acting power based on an ethical judgment in the health medical care ・ An inquisitive mind for medical and health care, welfare, and education, and the ability to get things done in occupational therapy ・The abilities and attitude required to cooperate with others and experts in other professions as a member of a medical team ・An ability for creative and scientific problem solving Pharmaceutical Sciences （Attitudes）・Self-betterment of character formation as a medical professional : the appropriate action and attitude being aware of that a pharmacist is a professional relating to human life. The knowledge and understanding to have communication not only with ailing people but with other medical staff in a medical team. ●quality ①　②　③　⑧　⑨ ・Ability to be a pharmacist who is relied on not only by a medical team but also by citizens; the ability to be considerate of patients. ●quality ①　②　⑨ （Comprehensive Abilities）・Comprehensive problem-solving ability and educational ability: Concerning the influences caused by numerous chemical substances existing on the earth, to be able to analyze and argue about the survival of the human race. Also, to have the ability and skills to give instruction to youth.●quality ③ ④ ・Self-betterment of character formation as a medical professional : the appropriate action and attitude being aware of that a pharmacist is a professional relating to human life. The knowledge and understanding to have communication not only with ailing people but with other medical staff in a medical team. ●quality ①　②　③　⑧　⑨ ・The research ability: the ability to select issues to be solved in the professional field of pharmacist and carry out measures and research to solve the issues. ●quality ④ ⑤ ⑦ Medicinal Sciences （Attitudes）・Having ability to act as member of a research team. （Comprehensive Abilities）・1. The active attitude of dealing with issues on drug development and environmental hygiene. 2. The social responsibility as a specialist of drug development and environmental hygiene. 3. The comprehensive, scientific and calm attitude to solve problems. 4. The cooperative attitude in team research. 5. The ability to make communication and presentation. 6. The ability of assessment and analysis. 7. The active usage of information technology and the management ability. 8. The ethical consideration toward genetically modified foods and animal experiments
Class Objectives /Class Outline	Since this is the very first quater, the students are expected to learn how to learn in English, how to read books and academic papers critically, and discuss with others through connecting and developing learning up to senior high schools and learning in the university. Based on these learnings, they will visit nearby JICA chugoku center and connect their learning in the university and related social practices as a part of introductory internship. At the end of the course, they are expected to reflect the whole course and their learnings and to deliberate what they would like to learn for coming four years creatively.
Class Schedule	lesson1 April 9th (All) introduction to learning the university lesson2 April 9th (All) introduction to learning the university lesson3 April 16th（Chang）English writing lesson4 April 16th (Chang）English writing lesson5 April 23rd (Tinka) Critical Reading (Social constructyion of reality) lesson6 April 23rd (Tinka) Critical Reading (Social constructyion of reality) lesson7 April 30th (Kuwayama) Critical reading (interactionism) lesson8 April 30th (Kuwayama) Critical reading (interactionism) lesson9 May 7th (Nakaya) Discussion Method lesson10 May 7th (Nakaya) Discussion Method lesson11 May 14th (Baba) First year internship (visit to JICA chugoku) lesson12 May 14th (Baba) First year internship (visit to JICA chugoku) lesson13 May 21st　(Baba, Nakaya, Tinka) Summary lesson14 May 21st　(Baba, Nakaya, Tinka) Summary lesson15 May 28th (Kuwayama, Chang) Summary
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Finley, L.L.& Cooper, R.(2020) Difficult Discussions: Issues and Ideas for Engaging College Students in Peace and Justice Topics, Information Age Publishing. Other relevant materials are interoduced during the lecture
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, moodle
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	They are advised to read books and academic papers assigned each lesson (lesson 5 to 8). Further, they are to expected to have an active larning through participating the lecture actively, deliberating deeply for oneself and discussing with other students, and reflecting on their learnings. Through these, they will develop an dream and future plan of 4years and those even after the graduation.
Requirements
Grading Method	Active participation (50％), Logical and effective final presentation (50%)
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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