CC001011 Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Education

Lecture Code CC001011 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 UEDA TAKESI,YANAOKA TAKUMA,TOYOSHIMA SEIYA

Instructor
(Katakana) ウエダ　タケシ,ヤナオカ　タクマ,トヨシマ　セイヤ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Weds1-4：EDU K214

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

Seminar

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

Keywords Practical work experience

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education This is a 2-credit required course for all students.
The diversification of learning experiences up to high school has progressed, and the backgrounds of incoming students have also become more varied. Some students have become accustomed to passive learning and struggle to adapt to university learning, which emphasizes independence. Furthermore, opportunities for new students to experientially grasp the fascination and enjoyment of academic inquiry are relatively scarce at the outset of their studies.
Considering these student circumstances, the Liberal Arts Seminar provides opportunities to cultivate intellectual curiosity by actively engaging freshmen in learning activities. It also facilitates communication between students and faculty, as well as among students themselves, thereby contributing to the formation of learning communities.
Expected Outcome This is a 2-credit required course for all students.
As learning experiences have diversified through high school, the backgrounds of incoming students have also become more varied. Some students are accustomed to passive learning.
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. Developing 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 the social rules for navigating university life

Class Objectives
/Class Outline While the small group as a unit, especially in the contemporary issues related to health sport, learn about something is to "learn in college."

Class Schedule lesson1; Guidance
lesson2; Orientation
lesson3; Orientation Camp (course introduction, etc.)
lesson4; orientation camp (population training, etc.)
lesson5; library guidance
lesson6; Norms education
lesson7; Group activities (group introduction)
lesson8; Group activities (for reports)
lesson9; Group activities (personal problem)
lesson10; Group activities(grouping)
lesson11; Group activity(challenge by a group decision)
lesson12; Group activities (review)
lesson13group activities (mini announcement)
lesson14group presentation (first half)
lesson15 group presentation (the second half)

Text/Reference
Books,etc. No text

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, moodle

(More Details) Power point

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning)

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review In the group activities, review the learning contents for the next time.

Requirements

Grading Method Mainly the attendance situation, including the outcome of the group presentations, the comprehensive evaluation.

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 Education
Lecture Code	CC001011	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	UEDA TAKESI,YANAOKA TAKUMA,TOYOSHIMA SEIYA
Instructor (Katakana)	ウエダ　タケシ,ヤナオカ　タクマ,トヨシマ　セイヤ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Weds1-4：EDU K214
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Seminar
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
Keywords	Practical work experience
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Liberal Arts Education	This is a 2-credit required course for all students. The diversification of learning experiences up to high school has progressed, and the backgrounds of incoming students have also become more varied. Some students have become accustomed to passive learning and struggle to adapt to university learning, which emphasizes independence. Furthermore, opportunities for new students to experientially grasp the fascination and enjoyment of academic inquiry are relatively scarce at the outset of their studies. Considering these student circumstances, the Liberal Arts Seminar provides opportunities to cultivate intellectual curiosity by actively engaging freshmen in learning activities. It also facilitates communication between students and faculty, as well as among students themselves, thereby contributing to the formation of learning communities.
Expected Outcome	This is a 2-credit required course for all students. As learning experiences have diversified through high school, the backgrounds of incoming students have also become more varied. Some students are accustomed to passive learning. 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. Developing 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 the social rules for navigating university life
Class Objectives /Class Outline	While the small group as a unit, especially in the contemporary issues related to health sport, learn about something is to "learn in college."
Class Schedule	lesson1; Guidance lesson2; Orientation lesson3; Orientation Camp (course introduction, etc.) lesson4; orientation camp (population training, etc.) lesson5; library guidance lesson6; Norms education lesson7; Group activities (group introduction) lesson8; Group activities (for reports) lesson9; Group activities (personal problem) lesson10; Group activities(grouping) lesson11; Group activity(challenge by a group decision) lesson12; Group activities (review) lesson13group activities (mini announcement) lesson14group presentation (first half) lesson15 group presentation (the second half)
Text/Reference Books,etc.	No text
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, moodle
(More Details)	Power point
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning)
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	In the group activities, review the learning contents for the next time.
Requirements
Grading Method	Mainly the attendance situation, including the outcome of the group presentations, the comprehensive evaluation.
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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