AHH33101 Seminar in Applied Ethics

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

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

Lecture Code AHH33101 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 応用倫理学演習

Subject Name
（Katakana）オウヨウリンリガクエンシュウ

Subject Name in
English Seminar in Applied Ethics

Instructor SAWAI TSUTOMU

Instructor
(Katakana) サワイ　ツトム

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 3rd-Year,  First Semester,  1Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Tues5-8：IAS K111

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

LectureThe
course will be delivered face-to-face. However, depending on the public health situation (e.g., the spread of infectious diseases), it may shift to an online format. If so, classes will be conducted via Zoom.

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

Course Level 4 : Undergraduate Advanced

Course Area（Area） 23 : Arts and Humanities

Course Area（Discipline） 02 : Ethics

Eligible Students 2nd-year students and above

Keywords Applied ethics (bioethics, environmental ethics, animal ethics)

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) Integrated Arts and Sciences
（Abilities and Skills）
・The ability and skills to specify necessary theories and methods for consideration of issues.
（Comprehensive Abilities）
・The ability to conduct research proactively by combining knowledge,  understanding, and skills for the tasks, based on flexible creativity and imagination.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This course provides research supervision for students who wish to write a BA thesis (or an academic paper) on a topic related to applied ethics (e.g., bioethics, environmental ethics, animal ethics).

The course will be conducted in a face-to-face seminar format. Students will present their research, and all participants will engage in collective discussion.

Feedback will be provided through in-class comments on presentations as well as written comments on papers submitted in advance.

Objectives:
(1) To develop essential research skills, including academic writing, by cultivating the ability to read, analyze, and critically engage with scholarly literature (for sophomores through seniors).
(2) To complete a senior thesis (for fourth-year students).
(3) To refine and narrow the topic or research question for a BA thesis (for sophomores and juniors).

Class Schedule Seminar in Applied Ethics led by Prof Sawai
1st-2nd lessons: Introduction
3rd-15th lessons: Presentation by each participant
　[4th year students] Presentations related to their BA thesis
　[3rd year students] Presentations to discover the topic of their BA thesis.


Text/Reference
Books,etc. Students are required to submit a draft of their presentation manuscript one week in advance.
They must also distribute copies of the manuscript to be used in their presentation.

Students who do not yet have a topic or material to present will be assigned one.

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

(More Details)

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

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review ・Broaden your engagement with a wide range of social issues, and cultivate the ability to analyze and understand them critically.
・Actively take courses in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences that may be relevant to your research topic, whether they are specialized or general education courses.
・Read news articles, books, and academic papers related to applied ethics that interest you.
・Critical reading of others’ work is essential for improving your own writing, expression, and reading comprehension skills. To achieve Objective (1) of this course, you should prepare your presentations carefully and consistently, read your peers’ drafts (distributed in advance of each class) attentively, and, where appropriate, consult relevant literature and prepare thoughtful questions for discussion.

Requirements ・Attendance at 10 or more classes is required to earn credit.
・Unexcused absences are not permitted.
・Students who arrive more than 20 minutes after the start of class will be marked absent (although they may still attend the session).

Grading Method The overall grade will be based on the quality of each student’s presentations and participation in discussions. Do not worry if you are not yet able to present or discuss your research effectively at the beginning of the course.

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	AHH33101	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	応用倫理学演習
Subject Name （Katakana）	オウヨウリンリガクエンシュウ
Subject Name in English	Seminar in Applied Ethics
Instructor	SAWAI TSUTOMU
Instructor (Katakana)	サワイ　ツトム
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	3rd-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Tues5-8：IAS K111
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
LectureThe course will be delivered face-to-face. However, depending on the public health situation (e.g., the spread of infectious diseases), it may shift to an online format. If so, classes will be conducted via Zoom.
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	4 : Undergraduate Advanced
Course Area（Area）	23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area（Discipline）	02 : Ethics
Eligible Students	2nd-year students and above
Keywords	Applied ethics (bioethics, environmental ethics, animal ethics)
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)	Integrated Arts and Sciences （Abilities and Skills）・The ability and skills to specify necessary theories and methods for consideration of issues. （Comprehensive Abilities）・The ability to conduct research proactively by combining knowledge, understanding, and skills for the tasks, based on flexible creativity and imagination.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course provides research supervision for students who wish to write a BA thesis (or an academic paper) on a topic related to applied ethics (e.g., bioethics, environmental ethics, animal ethics). The course will be conducted in a face-to-face seminar format. Students will present their research, and all participants will engage in collective discussion. Feedback will be provided through in-class comments on presentations as well as written comments on papers submitted in advance. Objectives: (1) To develop essential research skills, including academic writing, by cultivating the ability to read, analyze, and critically engage with scholarly literature (for sophomores through seniors). (2) To complete a senior thesis (for fourth-year students). (3) To refine and narrow the topic or research question for a BA thesis (for sophomores and juniors).
Class Schedule	Seminar in Applied Ethics led by Prof Sawai 1st-2nd lessons: Introduction 3rd-15th lessons: Presentation by each participant 　[4th year students] Presentations related to their BA thesis 　[3rd year students] Presentations to discover the topic of their BA thesis.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Students are required to submit a draft of their presentation manuscript one week in advance. They must also distribute copies of the manuscript to be used in their presentation. Students who do not yet have a topic or material to present will be assigned one.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Handouts, Zoom, moodle
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning), Fieldwork / Survey, Project Learning, Flip Teaching, Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	・Broaden your engagement with a wide range of social issues, and cultivate the ability to analyze and understand them critically. ・Actively take courses in the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences that may be relevant to your research topic, whether they are specialized or general education courses. ・Read news articles, books, and academic papers related to applied ethics that interest you. ・Critical reading of others’ work is essential for improving your own writing, expression, and reading comprehension skills. To achieve Objective (1) of this course, you should prepare your presentations carefully and consistently, read your peers’ drafts (distributed in advance of each class) attentively, and, where appropriate, consult relevant literature and prepare thoughtful questions for discussion.
Requirements	・Attendance at 10 or more classes is required to earn credit. ・Unexcused absences are not permitted. ・Students who arrive more than 20 minutes after the start of class will be marked absent (although they may still attend the session).
Grading Method	The overall grade will be based on the quality of each student’s presentations and participation in discussions. Do not worry if you are not yet able to present or discuss your research effectively at the beginning of the course.
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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