66290001 Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School Liberal Arts Education Program

Lecture Code 66290001 Subject Classification Social Cooperation Courses

Subject Name ダイバーシティ概論

Subject Name
（Katakana）ダイバーシテイガイロン

Subject Name in
English Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion

Instructor KITAKAJI YOKO,OOIKE MACHIKO,SAKAMOTO AKIKO,SAKATA KIRIKO,YAMADA TOSHIHIRO

Instructor
(Katakana) キタカジ　ヨウコ,オオイケ　マチコ,サカモト　アキコ,サカタ　キリコ,ヤマダ　トシヒロ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (Int) Inte：See Momiji Website for the detail.(Higashi-Hiroshima Campus),IAS J305

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive), Online (on-demand)

Lectures (mostly), and participatory exercises

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons

Course Area（Discipline） 05 : Diversity

Eligible Students

Keywords SDGs, diversity, gender, sogiesc, multiculture, disability, aging, illness, environment

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education To help students understand diversity in society and improve their ability to participate in and contribute to society through engaging in various practical activities.
Expected Outcome 1. 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 Diversity refers to the presence of diverse stakeholders, while inclusion refers to the mutual respect, individuality, and harmony of these diverse stakeholders.
In this class, we set four areas: (1) gender, (2) ethnicity and culture, (3) illness, disability and old age, and (4) environment.
The students are to learn what barriers exist in each area to achieve diversity & inclusion and how they can be resolved through lectures.

Class Schedule Intensive four-day lectures: Wed–Fri, August 5–7, and Mon, August 10, 2026

Day 1 & Day 2: Lectures on Diversity & Inclusion
- Understand fundamental concepts of diversity and inclusion, including sexuality, gender, ethnicity, culture, illness, disability, old age, biodiversity, and environmental issues.
Day 3 & Day 4: Participatory Exercises and Reflection
- Engaging in interactive participatory exercises, and reflective discussions to deepen their understanding of diversity and inclusion.

reports in each class, final report

Text/Reference
Books,etc. various learning materials are to be delivered in class

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Handouts, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Stream, Microsoft Forms, Zoom, Other (see [More Details]), moodle

(More Details) Printed materials, Power point presentation slides

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Quizzes/ Quiz format, Role Play, Fieldwork / Survey, Post-class Report

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Diversity and Inclusion is a complex problem of various topics. Therefore, the students are expected to review the lecture while considering the relation of each topic in order to acquire the complex viewpoint.

Requirements Because the participatory exercises will serve as the basis for the final report, attendance at both the participatory exercises and the preliminary rules briefing is mandatory. If the number of applicants exceeds classroom capacity, enrollment may be determined by lottery.

Grading Method Students are required to submit reports on topics assigned by the instructor at the end of each lecture, as well as a final report. Grades will be determined based on the evaluation of these reports. No credit will be granted to students who do not attend the participatory exercises.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other This lecture is a compulsory subject in the Diversity Specific Program.

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	Liberal Arts Education Program
Lecture Code	66290001	Subject Classification	Social Cooperation Courses
Subject Name	ダイバーシティ概論
Subject Name （Katakana）	ダイバーシテイガイロン
Subject Name in English	Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion
Instructor	KITAKAJI YOKO,OOIKE MACHIKO,SAKAMOTO AKIKO,SAKATA KIRIKO,YAMADA TOSHIHIRO
Instructor (Katakana)	キタカジ　ヨウコ,オオイケ　マチコ,サカモト　アキコ,サカタ　キリコ,ヤマダ　トシヒロ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, Intensive
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(Int) Inte：See Momiji Website for the detail.(Higashi-Hiroshima Campus),IAS J305
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive), Online (on-demand)
Lectures (mostly), and participatory exercises
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons
Course Area（Discipline）	05 : Diversity
Eligible Students
Keywords	SDGs, diversity, gender, sogiesc, multiculture, disability, aging, illness, environment
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Liberal Arts Education	To help students understand diversity in society and improve their ability to participate in and contribute to society through engaging in various practical activities.
Expected Outcome	1. 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	Diversity refers to the presence of diverse stakeholders, while inclusion refers to the mutual respect, individuality, and harmony of these diverse stakeholders. In this class, we set four areas: (1) gender, (2) ethnicity and culture, (3) illness, disability and old age, and (4) environment. The students are to learn what barriers exist in each area to achieve diversity & inclusion and how they can be resolved through lectures.
Class Schedule	Intensive four-day lectures: Wed–Fri, August 5–7, and Mon, August 10, 2026 Day 1 & Day 2: Lectures on Diversity & Inclusion - Understand fundamental concepts of diversity and inclusion, including sexuality, gender, ethnicity, culture, illness, disability, old age, biodiversity, and environmental issues. Day 3 & Day 4: Participatory Exercises and Reflection - Engaging in interactive participatory exercises, and reflective discussions to deepen their understanding of diversity and inclusion. reports in each class, final report
Text/Reference Books,etc.	various learning materials are to be delivered in class
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Handouts, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Stream, Microsoft Forms, Zoom, Other (see [More Details]), moodle
(More Details)	Printed materials, Power point presentation slides
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Quizzes/ Quiz format, Role Play, Fieldwork / Survey, Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Diversity and Inclusion is a complex problem of various topics. Therefore, the students are expected to review the lecture while considering the relation of each topic in order to acquire the complex viewpoint.
Requirements	Because the participatory exercises will serve as the basis for the final report, attendance at both the participatory exercises and the preliminary rules briefing is mandatory. If the number of applicants exceeds classroom capacity, enrollment may be determined by lottery.
Grading Method	Students are required to submit reports on topics assigned by the instructor at the end of each lecture, as well as a final report. Grades will be determined based on the evaluation of these reports. No credit will be granted to students who do not attend the participatory exercises.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other	This lecture is a compulsory subject in the Diversity Specific Program.
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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