Japanese

Academic Year	2026Year	School/Graduate School	School of Education
Lecture Code	CC340202	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	Education in Multicultural Society（多文化社会の教育）
Subject Name （Katakana）	タブンカシャカイノキョウイク
Subject Name in English	Education in Multicultural Society
Instructor	CHANG CHIH HAO,SAKURAI RIHO
Instructor (Katakana)	チャン　チハオ,サクライ　リホ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year,  First Semester,  2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2T) Weds5-8：EDU K216
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	07 : Education
Eligible Students
Keywords
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)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course begins with an introduction to the concept of multicultural society, followed by an exploration of the organization of the class. Early sessions will focus on public education systems in Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Bhutan, offering a comparative perspective on educational frameworks across diverse regions. The course then shifts to an observation and analysis of the educational experiences of foreign technical interns in Japan, particularly in the context of globalization and its impact on the economy and labour shortage in Japan, with specific attention to the unique challenges faced by the country, specifically focusing on Higashi-Hiroshima. A key component of the course includes a site visit to TECS, where students will gain firsthand insight into the support structures for foreign interns in Japan. This visit will allow students to observe the practical application of educational and organizational strategies in multicultural settings. This visit to TECS will be followed by reflection. Theoretical discussions will be deeply integrated into the course, enabling students to critically examine how cultural identity, language diversity, and globalization shape educational experiences. Students will start by exploring major multicultural theories and examining case studies of multicultural policies in various countries. The course will focus on how cultural identity influences learning outcomes and academic performance, considering the fluidity of cultural identity in educational contexts. Students will analyze the role of language in shaping educational access and success, particularly in multicultural societies. They will also learn about effects of multicultural education that lead to cultural diversity, promoting inclusivity and equity. Through these discussions, students will gain a basic understanding of multicultural education in various societies.
Class Schedule	lesson1  Introduction –Organization of the class; What is Multicultural Society?   lesson2 Public Education in Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Bhutan lesson3 Introduction of major multicultural theories lesson4 Case studies of multicultural educational policies in different countries lesson5 The concept of cultural identity and its fluidity lesson6 Cultural identity’s impact on learning and academic performance lesson7 The role of language in shaping educational access and success lesson8 Overview of multicultural education theories lesson9 Education for Foreign technical interns in Japan（Education and Globalization in Japan and Higashi-Hiroshima）1 lesson10 Education for Foreign technical interns in Japan（Education and Globalization in Japan and Higashi-Hiroshima）2 lesson11 TECS VISIT Education for Foreign technical interns in Japan lesson12 TECS VISIT (A Management Association/Org for Foreign Technical Interns) lesson13 Reflection of the visit   lesson14 written impression sheet work on the visit lesson15  Final exam: A presentation and a written report
Text/Reference Books,etc.	No textbook is required. Handouts will be provided.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, moodle
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Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Paired Reading, Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Students are expected to actively engage in class activities and make an effort to use English. Final grades will be based on the following criteria:
Requirements
Grading Method	-Active participation and contributions: 30 %    (15% Chang +15% Sakurai ) -Mid-term quiz or a short reflection paper: 35%   Sakurai -Final presentation and a written report: 35%   Chang
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	⚠ Important: For the TECS visit, each student will need to pay approximately 2,000 to 2,500 yen for the round-trip bus fare. The visit will take place on June 8th or 15th (to be confirmed). Participation in the TECS visit is mandatory for all students.
Other	⚠ Important: For the TECS visit, each student will need to pay approximately 2,000 to 2,500 yen for the round-trip bus fare. The visit will take place either on June 8th or 15th (to be confirmed). Participation in the TECS visit is mandatory for all students.
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.