G0001007 Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School School of Economics Economics Day Course

Lecture Code G0001007 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 MOMODA SHOHEI

Instructor
(Katakana) モモダ　ショウヘイ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Mon5-6,Inte5-6：ECON A213

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

Seminar

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

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 First grade

Keywords

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) This is a mandatory two-credit course required for all students.
With increasing diversity in students' educational backgrounds before university, their learning styles and attitudes have also become more varied. Some students have become accustomed to passive learning and struggle to adapt to the more self-directed approach expected in university. Additionally, at the beginning of their university life, students often have relatively few opportunities to experience the excitement and joy of academic learning firsthand.
In response to these challenges, the Liberal Arts Seminar aims to actively engage first-year students in learning activities, fostering their intellectual curiosity. At the same time, it facilitates communication between students and faculty, as well as among students themselves, contributing to the formation of a strong academic community.
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 The goal of this course is to understand the scope of economics as a discipline and to gain an overview of the skills that should be acquired over the four years of study.

Additionally, students will develop the ability to write reports and deliver presentations.

Class Schedule Lesson 1 (April 14) – Guidance
Lesson 2 (April 19) – Freshman Welcome Event
Lesson 3 (April 19) – Freshman Welcome Event
Lesson 4 (April 21) – Lecture
Lesson 5 (April 28) – Lecture
Lesson 6 (May 12) – Student Presentations & Discussions
Lesson 7 (May 19) – Student Presentations & Discussions
Lesson 8 (May 26) – Student Presentations & Discussions
Lesson 9 (June 2) – Student Presentations & Discussions
Lesson 10 (June 11) – One-Day Internship
Lesson 11 (June 25) – Career Guidance
Lesson 12 (June 19 or June 26 or July 3) – Kofukai: Alumni and Current Student Discussion
Lesson 13 (June 18 or July 2 or July 9) – Report Writing & Presentation
Lesson 14 (July 2 or July 9 or July 16 or July 23) – Report Writing & Presentation
Lesson 15 (July 9 or July 16 or July 23) – Report Writing & Presentation

Report

The details of each lesson will be explained in the first session. Additionally, this plan is subject to change. Any changes will be announced in advance.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Acemoglu, D., Laibson, D., & List, J. Economics (2020). Pearson.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc.

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Review thoroughly to ensure that any unclear points from the exercises are resolved by the following week.

Requirements Do not miss class without prior notice.
If you are absent, inform the instructor via email or other means.

Grading Method Evaluation will be based on class participation through Q&A (70%) and submitted assignments (30%).

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 Economics Economics Day Course
Lecture Code	G0001007	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	MOMODA SHOHEI
Instructor (Katakana)	モモダ　ショウヘイ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Mon5-6,Inte5-6：ECON A213
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Seminar
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
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	First grade
Keywords
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	This is a mandatory two-credit course required for all students. With increasing diversity in students' educational backgrounds before university, their learning styles and attitudes have also become more varied. Some students have become accustomed to passive learning and struggle to adapt to the more self-directed approach expected in university. Additionally, at the beginning of their university life, students often have relatively few opportunities to experience the excitement and joy of academic learning firsthand. In response to these challenges, the Liberal Arts Seminar aims to actively engage first-year students in learning activities, fostering their intellectual curiosity. At the same time, it facilitates communication between students and faculty, as well as among students themselves, contributing to the formation of a strong academic community.
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	The goal of this course is to understand the scope of economics as a discipline and to gain an overview of the skills that should be acquired over the four years of study. Additionally, students will develop the ability to write reports and deliver presentations.
Class Schedule	Lesson 1 (April 14) – Guidance Lesson 2 (April 19) – Freshman Welcome Event Lesson 3 (April 19) – Freshman Welcome Event Lesson 4 (April 21) – Lecture Lesson 5 (April 28) – Lecture Lesson 6 (May 12) – Student Presentations & Discussions Lesson 7 (May 19) – Student Presentations & Discussions Lesson 8 (May 26) – Student Presentations & Discussions Lesson 9 (June 2) – Student Presentations & Discussions Lesson 10 (June 11) – One-Day Internship Lesson 11 (June 25) – Career Guidance Lesson 12 (June 19 or June 26 or July 3) – Kofukai: Alumni and Current Student Discussion Lesson 13 (June 18 or July 2 or July 9) – Report Writing & Presentation Lesson 14 (July 2 or July 9 or July 16 or July 23) – Report Writing & Presentation Lesson 15 (July 9 or July 16 or July 23) – Report Writing & Presentation Report The details of each lesson will be explained in the first session. Additionally, this plan is subject to change. Any changes will be announced in advance.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Acemoglu, D., Laibson, D., & List, J. Economics (2020). Pearson.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Review thoroughly to ensure that any unclear points from the exercises are resolved by the following week.
Requirements	Do not miss class without prior notice. If you are absent, inform the instructor via email or other means.
Grading Method	Evaluation will be based on class participation through Q&A (70%) and submitted assignments (30%).
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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