CC000221 Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Education

Lecture Code CC000221 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 HAYASHIDA MASASHI,NAGASE KAI

Instructor
(Katakana) ハヤシダ　マサシ,ナガセ　カイ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Weds1-4：EDU C203

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive)

Primarily held face-toface. May be conducted online (Microsoft Teams) in some cases.

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 Students of Faculty of Education Cluster 1(Program in Special Needs School Teacher Education: Course of visual impairments)

Keywords Learning at university, Multifaceted viewpoints, Sociality and Moral, Fundamentals of special needs education

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education This is a university-wide 2-credit required course. The learning experiences prior to university have become increasingly diverse, and the backgrounds of incoming students are also more varied. Some students may be accustomed to passive learning and struggle to adapt to the university learning environment, which emphasizes autonomy. Furthermore, it is conceivable that opportunities to experientially understand the fascination and enjoyment of academic pursuits are relatively scarce during the initial stages of enrollment.
Expected Outcome In conjunction with the foundational university education course "Introduction to University Education," the following learning outcomes are expected:
1. Understanding university learning methods and developing an independent learning attitude
2. Cultivating problem-identification skills
3. Acquiring methods for gathering information such as literature and reference materials
4. Acquiring logical and critical thinking skills
5. Acquiring and improving reading comprehension, expression skills, presentation skills, and discussion methods
6. Understanding social rules for navigating university life

Class Objectives
/Class Outline The goal is to develop the ability to think logically based on evidence and critically examine one's own thinking regarding historical and contemporary issues faced by humanity and society, as well as the ability to express oneself appropriately.

Class Schedule lesson 1: Self-introduction and Guidance
lesson 2: Individual consultation (Group 1)
lesson 3: Individual consultation (Group 2)
lesson 4: Individual consultation (Group 3)
lesson 5: Outreach Lecture 1 by Hiroshima Tewotsunaguikuseikai (Simulated experience of intellectual/developmental Disabilities)
lesson 6: Outreach Lecture 2 by Hiroshima Tewotsunaguikuseikai (Lecture by parents of children with disabilities)
lesson 7: Simulated experience of hearing impairment
lesson 8: Simulated experience of visual impairment
lesson 9: Pre-guidance for the Hiroshima Prefectural Athletics Tournament for the Disabled
lesson 10: Operational assistance for the Hiroshima Prefectural Athletics Tournament of people with disabilities (AM) May 17th
lesson 11:　Operational assistance for the Hiroshima Prefectural Athletics Tournament of people with disabilities (PM) May 17th
lesson 12: Post-guidance for the Hiroshima Prefectural Athletics Tournament of people with disabilities
lesson 13: Introduction to University Education, Chapter 12
lesson 14: Encountering special needs education / discussing the appeal of special needs education (1st half)
lesson 15: Encountering special needs education / discussing the appeal of special needs education (2nd half)

Report submission required in two times.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Materials will be distributed as appropriate

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Handouts, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Forms, Zoom

(More Details)

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

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Lesson 1-4: Understand university learning and how to use campus facilities.
Lesson 5-15: Record and organize learning through activities.

Requirements

Grading Method When evaluating course credits, the following criteria 1 through 6 shall be considered:
1. Did the student demonstrate independent learning activities and develop an independent learning attitude? [Independent Learning]
2. Did the student actively participate in group discussions? [Participation Attitude]
3. Did the student sufficiently analyze problems and their solutions, and demonstrate adequate understanding? [Analysis and Understanding]
4. Did the student gather sufficient materials for learning? [Self-Directed Study]
5. Were learning outcomes presented logically and effectively? [Presentation Content and Attitude]
6. Were questions answered by organizing the issues? [Issue Organization and Q&A]
Specifically, the primary evaluation criteria are: participation in class (15%), attitude toward assignments and achievement of objectives (20%), and quality of reports (65%).

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message Our program requires students to develop the awareness and conduct expected of both working adults and aspiring teachers by experiencing various social settings starting from their first year.

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 Education
Lecture Code	CC000221	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	HAYASHIDA MASASHI,NAGASE KAI
Instructor (Katakana)	ハヤシダ　マサシ,ナガセ　カイ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Weds1-4：EDU C203
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive)
Primarily held face-toface. May be conducted online (Microsoft Teams) in some cases.
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	Students of Faculty of Education Cluster 1(Program in Special Needs School Teacher Education: Course of visual impairments)
Keywords	Learning at university, Multifaceted viewpoints, Sociality and Moral, Fundamentals of special needs education
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Liberal Arts Education	This is a university-wide 2-credit required course. The learning experiences prior to university have become increasingly diverse, and the backgrounds of incoming students are also more varied. Some students may be accustomed to passive learning and struggle to adapt to the university learning environment, which emphasizes autonomy. Furthermore, it is conceivable that opportunities to experientially understand the fascination and enjoyment of academic pursuits are relatively scarce during the initial stages of enrollment.
Expected Outcome	In conjunction with the foundational university education course "Introduction to University Education," the following learning outcomes are expected: 1. Understanding university learning methods and developing an independent learning attitude 2. Cultivating problem-identification skills 3. Acquiring methods for gathering information such as literature and reference materials 4. Acquiring logical and critical thinking skills 5. Acquiring and improving reading comprehension, expression skills, presentation skills, and discussion methods 6. Understanding social rules for navigating university life
Class Objectives /Class Outline	The goal is to develop the ability to think logically based on evidence and critically examine one's own thinking regarding historical and contemporary issues faced by humanity and society, as well as the ability to express oneself appropriately.
Class Schedule	lesson 1: Self-introduction and Guidance lesson 2: Individual consultation (Group 1) lesson 3: Individual consultation (Group 2) lesson 4: Individual consultation (Group 3) lesson 5: Outreach Lecture 1 by Hiroshima Tewotsunaguikuseikai (Simulated experience of intellectual/developmental Disabilities) lesson 6: Outreach Lecture 2 by Hiroshima Tewotsunaguikuseikai (Lecture by parents of children with disabilities) lesson 7: Simulated experience of hearing impairment lesson 8: Simulated experience of visual impairment lesson 9: Pre-guidance for the Hiroshima Prefectural Athletics Tournament for the Disabled lesson 10: Operational assistance for the Hiroshima Prefectural Athletics Tournament of people with disabilities (AM) May 17th lesson 11:　Operational assistance for the Hiroshima Prefectural Athletics Tournament of people with disabilities (PM) May 17th lesson 12: Post-guidance for the Hiroshima Prefectural Athletics Tournament of people with disabilities lesson 13: Introduction to University Education, Chapter 12 lesson 14: Encountering special needs education / discussing the appeal of special needs education (1st half) lesson 15: Encountering special needs education / discussing the appeal of special needs education (2nd half) Report submission required in two times.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Materials will be distributed as appropriate
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Handouts, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Forms, Zoom
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Role Play, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning), Fieldwork / Survey, Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Lesson 1-4: Understand university learning and how to use campus facilities. Lesson 5-15: Record and organize learning through activities.
Requirements
Grading Method	When evaluating course credits, the following criteria 1 through 6 shall be considered: 1. Did the student demonstrate independent learning activities and develop an independent learning attitude? [Independent Learning] 2. Did the student actively participate in group discussions? [Participation Attitude] 3. Did the student sufficiently analyze problems and their solutions, and demonstrate adequate understanding? [Analysis and Understanding] 4. Did the student gather sufficient materials for learning? [Self-Directed Study] 5. Were learning outcomes presented logically and effectively? [Presentation Content and Attitude] 6. Were questions answered by organizing the issues? [Issue Organization and Q&A] Specifically, the primary evaluation criteria are: participation in class (15%), attitude toward assignments and achievement of objectives (20%), and quality of reports (65%).
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	Our program requires students to develop the awareness and conduct expected of both working adults and aspiring teachers by experiencing various social settings starting from their first year.
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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