Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Education
Lecture Code CC340904 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name Area Studies on Education in Asia and Africa(アジア・アフリカにおける地域研究と教育)
Subject Name
(Katakana)
アジア・アフリカニオケルチイキケンキュウトキョウイク
Subject Name in
English
Area Studies on Education in Asia and Africa
Instructor MAKI TAKAYOSHI,TANIGUCHI KYOKO,SATO NOBUHARU
Instructor
(Katakana)
マキ タカヨシ,タニグチ キョウコ,サトウ ノブハル
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year,  Second Semester,  3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Tues7-8,Fri3-4:EDU K216
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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Face-to-face
Lectures 
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 SDG_04, education development, international cooperation, developing countries  
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)
Program in Multicultural and Global Education
(Knowledge and Understanding)
・Have understanding about 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
Area studies in education is an interdisciplinary field that contributes to educational development by identifying the characteristics, advantages, and challenges of educational policies and practices in various countries through field research. Furthermore, we discuss research methodologies, their respective strengths and limitations, and related ethical issues. 
Class Schedule Session 1 (10/2) Introduction(Maki)
Session 2 (10/6) National Integration and Education in Southeast Asian Countries(Maki)
Session 3 (10/9) Universalisation and Stratification of Secondary Education (Maki)
Session 4 (10/13) Foreign Education Systems and Indigenous Cultures (Maki)
Session 5 (10/20) 高専 and KOSEN(Maki)
Session 6 (10/23) Population Dynamics and Education(Maki)
Session 7 (10/27) Education and Culture in Mongolia (Sato)
Session 8 (10/30) Education and Culture in China (Sato)
Session 9 (11/6) Education and Culture in South Korea (Sato)
Session 10 (11/10) Education and Culture in Taiwan (Sato)
Session 11 (11/13) Education Policy and Education System in African Countries (Taniguchi)
Session 12 (11/17) Current Situation and Challenges in Education in Ghana (Taniguchi)
Session 13 (11/20) Current Situation and Challenges in Education in Ethiopia (Taniguchi)
Session 14 (11/24) Current Situation and Challenges in Education in Malawi (Taniguchi)
Session 15 (11/27) Wrap-up(Maki) 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Student handouts and a list of references for further reading will be provided in each session whenever possible.  
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
Handouts, Visual Materials
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Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning)
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Students should read the materials posted on the Hirodai moodle before the class. After the class, they should review what they have learned based on the handouts and related literature. 
Requirements  
Grading Method Final term paper (85%)
Active participation in each class (15%) 
Practical Experience Experienced  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it All the lecturers have experiences in international education cooperation and give lectures on basic theories and practices in international education development. 
Message  
Other   
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Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching. 
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