Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School School of Education
Lecture Code CC340202 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name Education in Multicultural Society(多文化社会の教育)
Subject Name
(Katakana)
タブンカシャカイノキョウイク
Subject Name in
English
Education in Multicultural Society
Instructor To be announced.
Instructor
(Katakana)
タントウキョウインミテイ
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Weds5-8:EDU K216
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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Face-to-face
 
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction E : English
Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area(Area) 24 : Social Sciences
Course Area(Discipline) 07 : Education
Eligible Students Mainly first-year undergraduate students of the Multicultural and Global Education Program
Keywords  
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 Multicultural and Global Education
(Abilities and Skills)
・外国語(英語)による異文化間コミュニケーション能力・技能 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
By the end of the course, students will be equipped to design and implement inclusive, culturally aware curricula that ensure all learners have the opportunity to succeed in an increasingly globalized world. 
Class Schedule lesson1 Introduction – What is Multicultural Society? (Chang, Sakurai)
lesson2 Public Education in Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Bhutan (Chang, Sakurai)
lesson3 Education for Foreign technical interns in Japan(Education and Globalization in Japan and Higashi-Hiroshima)(Sakurai)
lesson4 Education for Foreign technical interns in Japan (Sakurai)
lesson5 TECS Visit (A Management Association for Foreign Technical Interns) (1) (Sakurai)
lesson6 TECS Visit (2) (Sakurai)
lesson7 Overview of the visit (Sakurai)
lesson8 Mid-term summative exam (Sakurai)
lesson9 Overview of major multicultural theories (Chang)
lesson10 Case studies of multicultural policies in different countries (Chang)
lesson11 The concept of cultural identity and its fluidity (Chang)
lesson12 Cultural identity’s impact on learning and academic performance (Chang)
lesson13 The role of language in shaping educational access and success (Chang)
lesson14 Steps in developing a multicultural curriculum (Chang)
lesson15 Final exam (Chang)

Presentation and multiple small assignments 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Distributed by lecturers 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
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Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Preparation/refrection are required before/after each class. Always join the classes with your own questions.  
Requirements Students are expected to actively engage in class activities and make an effort to use English.  
Grading Method Final grades will be based on the following criteria:
-Active participation and contributions: 30 %
-Mid-term summative exam: 35%
-Final presentation and a written report: 35%  
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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