Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School Liberal Arts Education Program
Lecture Code 66220002 Subject Classification Social Cooperation Courses
Subject Name 地域社会探検プロジェクト-インターンシップ・ボランティアを体験してみよう-
Subject Name
(Katakana)
チイキシャカイタンケンプロジェクト-インターンシップ・ボランティアヲタイケンシテミヨウ-
Subject Name in
English
Social Action Project through Service-Learning
Instructor HARADA JUN
Instructor
(Katakana)
ハラダ ジュン
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  Second Semester,  Intensive
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (Int) Inte:See Momiji Website for the detail.(Higashi-Hiroshima Campus)
Lesson Style Lecture/Practical Lesson Style
(More Details)
Face-to-face
The purpose of this course is for students to engage in pre-learning, participate individually in an internship or volunteer activity, and acquire problem-solving abilities. As post-learning, students will reflect on their experiences, deliver presentations at a reporting session, and write an activity report.  
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction B : Japanese/English
Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area(Area) 21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons
Course Area(Discipline) 03 : Career Education
Eligible Students All Undergraduate Students
Keywords SDGs, Problem Solving, Internship, Volunteer, Local Community, Career 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education
Social Cooperation Courses 
Expected Outcome1. To understand and be able to explain diversity in society.
2. To be able to think and act independently regarding their lifelong career development. 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
In this course, students will participate in activities such as community and social development, as well as product and human resource development, alongside people in local communities and organizations. Through these activities, students will understand the significance of work and diverse ways of living, using this experience as an opportunity to consider their future career paths. By encouraging students to think from their own perspectives, act, and propose solutions to projects and challenges provided by local communities and organizations (such as internships and volunteer activities), this course aims to cultivate problem-finding, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. 
Class Schedule Day 1
 Session 1: Communication Required in Society (1)
 Session 2: Communication Required in Society (2)
 Session 3: Practical Business Manners (1)
 Session 4: Practical Business Manners (2)
Day 2
 Sessions 5–8: Participation in Internship or Volunteer Activity (1 Day)
Day 3
 Sessions 9–12: Participation in Internship or Volunteer Activity (1 Day)
Day 4
 Session 13: Reflection on the Experience
 Session 14: Presentation on the Experience and Learnings
 Session 15: Summary (Report Writing)  
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Lecture slides are available for download from Moodle.  
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
Handouts, Visual Materials, moodle
(More Details) Handouts (downloadable from Moodle), Video (Video/PC/Other)  
Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Post-class Report
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Day 1: Explanations and exercises on essential communication and business manners needed when participating in internships or volunteer activities.
Days 2 & 3: Individual participation in an internship or volunteer activity.
Day 4: Reflection on the experience, presentation, and preparation of the activity report. 
Requirements 1. This course requires actual participation in an internship or volunteer activity for two days. (Options include 2 days of internship, 2 days of volunteer activity, or 1 day of internship plus 1 day of volunteer activity.)
2. Online events such as open company sessions will not be recognized as internship participation.
3. When participating in off-campus activities such as internships or volunteer work, students must enroll in Liability Insurance coupled with Personal Accident Insurance for Students Pursuing Education and Research (Gakkensai / Gakkenbai).
4. When searching for internship placements, students are encouraged to use job search sites such as Mynavi and Rikunabi, or consult the Global Career Design Center.
5. When searching for volunteer opportunities, students are encouraged to check the Higashi-Hiroshima Social Welfare Council website and volunteer information provided by the Student Support Group.
6. Course registration cannot be canceled after enrollment, so please carefully review the course content before registering. 
Grading Method Evaluated based on in-class exercises (approx. 30%), presentation (approx. 40%), and activity report (approx. 30%). 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
Message  
Other Day 1 (Sessions 1–4): Scheduled for Oct 25 (Sun), 9:30–17:00. (IAS K104)
Days 2 & 3 (Sessions 5–12): Individual participation in an internship or volunteer activity.
Day 4 (Sessions 13–15): Scheduled for Feb 6 (Sat), 9:30–15:30. 
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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