A1000002 Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Department of Integrated Arts and Sciences

Lecture Code A1000002 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 TANAKA RYO,TAKI SHINGO,ONO KOJI

Instructor
(Katakana) タナカ　リョウ,タキ　シンゴ,オノ　コウジ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Mon5-8：IAS J204

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

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 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 IAS students

Keywords Interdisciplinarity; Synthesis; Creativity

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education
Expected Outcome

Class Objectives
/Class Outline Serving as basic orientation for students' university education, the aim of the seminar is to stimulate students' intellectual curiosity, foster active, heuristic, explorative learning, and lay the foundations for integrated arts and sciences. To this end, students will learn fundamental research skills and the methods of scientific thought. Students will also undertake "mini research projects" through group-work, enabling them to practice the basic skills they have learned in actual research.

Class Schedule Session 1 (Day 1): Introduction
Session 2 (Day 1): Communication Practicum
Session 3 (Day 2): Practicum in Freshman Welcome Orientation 1
Session 4 (Day 2): Practicum in Freshman Welcome Orientation 2
Session 5 (Day 3): Recreation Practicum 1
Session 6 (Day 3): Recreation Practicum 2
Session 7 (Day 4): Mini Research 1 (Observation and Experience)
Session 8 (Day 4): Mini Research 2 (Observation and Experience)
Session 9 (Day 5): Fundamental Skills for University Learning 1
Session 10 (Day 5): Fundamental Skills for University Learning 2
Session 11 (Day 6): Fundamental Skills for University Learning 3
Session 12 (Day 6): Fundamental Skills for University Learning 4
Session 13 (Day 7): Social Experience (First-Year Internship) 1
Session 14 (Day 7): Social Experience (First-Year Internship) 2
Session 15: Report

Text/Reference
Books,etc. NAGAO, Makoto, 'Wakaru' to wa nani ka ("What does 'Understanding' Mean?"), Iwanami Shinsho, 2001
101 Books Project, Faculty of Integrated Arts and Sciences, Hiroshima University, Daigaku Shinnyusei ni Susumeru 101 Satsu no Hon ("101 Books that First-Year University Students Should Read"), Iwanami Shoten, 2005
Hiroshima University 101 Books Project Editorial Committee, Daigaku Shinnyusei ni Susumeru 101 Satsu no Hon - Shinpan ("101 Books that First-Year University Students Should Read - New Edition"), Iwanami Shoten, 2009
Gakushu Gijutsu Kenkyukai (eds.), Chi e no Suteppu - Daigakusei kara no Sutadi-sukiruzu - Dai San Pan ("Steps to Wisdom- Study Skills Ideas from University Students - Third Edition"), Kurosio Publishers, 2011
SATO, Nozomi, Akademikku Sukiruzu - Daigakusei no tame no Chiteki Giho Nyumon - Dai Ni Han ("Academic Skills - Introductory Guide to Intellectual Skills for University Students - Second Edition"), Keio University Press, 2012
SATO, Tomoaki, ANBO, Katsuya, and YAJIMA, Akira, Shinpan Daigaku Manabi no Koto Hajime - Shonenji Semina Wakubukku ("Starting to Study at University - A Seminar Workbook for First-year Students - New Edition"), Nakanishiya Shuppan, 2012

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

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning), Fieldwork / Survey, Post-class Report

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Advice will be provided as appropriate.

Requirements The class content may be changed or the schedule may be rearranged.
The social experience sessions may be held on Wednesdays, Saturdays, or Sundays.

Grading Method There will be comprehensive evaluation based on the student's participation in group-work, the contribution made to the presentation session, and the quality of the individual reports.

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	2026Year	School/Graduate School	School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Department of Integrated Arts and Sciences
Lecture Code	A1000002	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	TANAKA RYO,TAKI SHINGO,ONO KOJI
Instructor (Katakana)	タナカ　リョウ,タキ　シンゴ,オノ　コウジ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Mon5-8：IAS J204
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face

Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	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	IAS students
Keywords	Interdisciplinarity; Synthesis; Creativity
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Liberal Arts Education
Expected Outcome
Class Objectives /Class Outline	Serving as basic orientation for students' university education, the aim of the seminar is to stimulate students' intellectual curiosity, foster active, heuristic, explorative learning, and lay the foundations for integrated arts and sciences. To this end, students will learn fundamental research skills and the methods of scientific thought. Students will also undertake "mini research projects" through group-work, enabling them to practice the basic skills they have learned in actual research.
Class Schedule	Session 1 (Day 1): Introduction Session 2 (Day 1): Communication Practicum Session 3 (Day 2): Practicum in Freshman Welcome Orientation 1 Session 4 (Day 2): Practicum in Freshman Welcome Orientation 2 Session 5 (Day 3): Recreation Practicum 1 Session 6 (Day 3): Recreation Practicum 2 Session 7 (Day 4): Mini Research 1 (Observation and Experience) Session 8 (Day 4): Mini Research 2 (Observation and Experience) Session 9 (Day 5): Fundamental Skills for University Learning 1 Session 10 (Day 5): Fundamental Skills for University Learning 2 Session 11 (Day 6): Fundamental Skills for University Learning 3 Session 12 (Day 6): Fundamental Skills for University Learning 4 Session 13 (Day 7): Social Experience (First-Year Internship) 1 Session 14 (Day 7): Social Experience (First-Year Internship) 2 Session 15: Report
Text/Reference Books,etc.	NAGAO, Makoto, 'Wakaru' to wa nani ka ("What does 'Understanding' Mean?"), Iwanami Shinsho, 2001 101 Books Project, Faculty of Integrated Arts and Sciences, Hiroshima University, Daigaku Shinnyusei ni Susumeru 101 Satsu no Hon ("101 Books that First-Year University Students Should Read"), Iwanami Shoten, 2005 Hiroshima University 101 Books Project Editorial Committee, Daigaku Shinnyusei ni Susumeru 101 Satsu no Hon - Shinpan ("101 Books that First-Year University Students Should Read - New Edition"), Iwanami Shoten, 2009 Gakushu Gijutsu Kenkyukai (eds.), Chi e no Suteppu - Daigakusei kara no Sutadi-sukiruzu - Dai San Pan ("Steps to Wisdom- Study Skills Ideas from University Students - Third Edition"), Kurosio Publishers, 2011 SATO, Nozomi, Akademikku Sukiruzu - Daigakusei no tame no Chiteki Giho Nyumon - Dai Ni Han ("Academic Skills - Introductory Guide to Intellectual Skills for University Students - Second Edition"), Keio University Press, 2012 SATO, Tomoaki, ANBO, Katsuya, and YAJIMA, Akira, Shinpan Daigaku Manabi no Koto Hajime - Shonenji Semina Wakubukku ("Starting to Study at University - A Seminar Workbook for First-year Students - New Edition"), Nakanishiya Shuppan, 2012
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, moodle
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning), Fieldwork / Survey, Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Advice will be provided as appropriate.
Requirements	The class content may be changed or the schedule may be rearranged. The social experience sessions may be held on Wednesdays, Saturdays, or Sundays.
Grading Method	There will be comprehensive evaluation based on the student's participation in group-work, the contribution made to the presentation session, and the quality of the individual reports.
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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