66401001 Research in Practice A :Interviews with Corporate Researchers

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

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

Lecture Code 66401001 Subject Classification Social Cooperation Courses

Subject Name 研究の現場を学ぶＡ－企業研究者へのインタビューを通して－

Subject Name
（Katakana）ケンキュウノゲンバヲマナブA-キギョウケンキュウシャヘノインタビューヲトオシテ-

Subject Name in
English Research in Practice A :Interviews with Corporate Researchers

Instructor HAYASHI MITSUO,YOSHIDA KANA

Instructor
(Katakana) ハヤシ　ミツオ,ヨシダ　カナ

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)

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

Lectures, group work, corporate visits, and a presentation meeting will be conducted from late July through the summer vacation period.

Credits 1.0 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） 03 : Career Education

Eligible Students

Keywords corporate researchers, interviews, career development, graduate school preparation, research professions

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education Career Education Field
Expected Outcome Students will:
Acquire basic knowledge related to pursuing a research career.
Understand the information required for entering graduate school and identify ways to prepare.
Be able to present their envisioned future career plans

Class Objectives
/Class Outline In this course, students will learn about the realities of research through interviews with corporate researchers. The objectives of the course are to:
1) acquire fundamental knowledge about career paths in research;
2) understand the information necessary for pursuing graduate studies and identify appropriate directions for preparation; and
3) develop the ability to present their envisioned future career plans.

Class Schedule Lesson 1: Guidance — What is research? What do researchers do? What is graduate school? Group assignments.
Lesson 2: Learning from Role Models — Lectures and roundtable discussions with corporate researchers (from STEM field).
Lesson 3: Preparation for corporate visits — Developing interview questions in groups.
Lessons 4–5: Corporete Visit — Corporate tour and interviews.
Lessons 6–7: Grope work: Summarizing the interview findings and preparing for the reporting session.
Lesson 8: Presentation Meeting (Final Report Session).
Notes:
Lessons 1–3 will be held on Saturday, July 25. (Lessons 1–2 will be held jointly with Research in Practice B: Interviews with Wemen Researchers.). Lessons 4–8 will be conducted on Wednesday, August 5.

assign a report

Text/Reference
Books,etc. None specified.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Microsoft Teams, moodle

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Fieldwork / Survey

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Students are encouraged to actively gather information about graduate school and research careers.

Requirements If the number of applicants exceeds the limit, priority will be given to students enrolled in the Pre-Research Guidance Special Program.

Grading Method Assessment is based on a Pass/Fail system (no five-level evaluation).
To earn credit, students must: Participate in all lessons, Actively conduct interviews, Give a final presentation, and Submit the final report.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message This course is recommended for students interested in research careers, those considering graduate school, and those seeking to broaden their future possibilities.

Other The class will be held on two days: Saturday, July 25, and Wednesday, August 5 (company visit in the morning and group work in the afternoon). We plan to visit Satake Corporation, located about 1 km from Saijō Station, and students are asked to meet on site. Please note that transportation and related expenses are to be covered by each participant.

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	66401001	Subject Classification	Social Cooperation Courses
Subject Name	研究の現場を学ぶＡ－企業研究者へのインタビューを通して－
Subject Name （Katakana）	ケンキュウノゲンバヲマナブA-キギョウケンキュウシャヘノインタビューヲトオシテ-
Subject Name in English	Research in Practice A :Interviews with Corporate Researchers
Instructor	HAYASHI MITSUO,YOSHIDA KANA
Instructor (Katakana)	ハヤシ　ミツオ,ヨシダ　カナ
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)
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Lectures, group work, corporate visits, and a presentation meeting will be conducted from late July through the summer vacation period.
Credits	1.0	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）	03 : Career Education
Eligible Students
Keywords	corporate researchers, interviews, career development, graduate school preparation, research professions
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Liberal Arts Education	Career Education Field
Expected Outcome	Students will: Acquire basic knowledge related to pursuing a research career. Understand the information required for entering graduate school and identify ways to prepare. Be able to present their envisioned future career plans
Class Objectives /Class Outline	In this course, students will learn about the realities of research through interviews with corporate researchers. The objectives of the course are to: 1) acquire fundamental knowledge about career paths in research; 2) understand the information necessary for pursuing graduate studies and identify appropriate directions for preparation; and 3) develop the ability to present their envisioned future career plans.
Class Schedule	Lesson 1: Guidance — What is research? What do researchers do? What is graduate school? Group assignments. Lesson 2: Learning from Role Models — Lectures and roundtable discussions with corporate researchers (from STEM field). Lesson 3: Preparation for corporate visits — Developing interview questions in groups. Lessons 4–5: Corporete Visit — Corporate tour and interviews. Lessons 6–7: Grope work: Summarizing the interview findings and preparing for the reporting session. Lesson 8: Presentation Meeting (Final Report Session). Notes: Lessons 1–3 will be held on Saturday, July 25. (Lessons 1–2 will be held jointly with Research in Practice B: Interviews with Wemen Researchers.). Lessons 4–8 will be conducted on Wednesday, August 5. assign a report
Text/Reference Books,etc.	None specified.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Microsoft Teams, moodle
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Fieldwork / Survey
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Students are encouraged to actively gather information about graduate school and research careers.
Requirements	If the number of applicants exceeds the limit, priority will be given to students enrolled in the Pre-Research Guidance Special Program.
Grading Method	Assessment is based on a Pass/Fail system (no five-level evaluation). To earn credit, students must: Participate in all lessons, Actively conduct interviews, Give a final presentation, and Submit the final report.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	This course is recommended for students interested in research careers, those considering graduate school, and those seeking to broaden their future possibilities.
Other	The class will be held on two days: Saturday, July 25, and Wednesday, August 5 (company visit in the morning and group work in the afternoon). We plan to visit Satake Corporation, located about 1 km from Saijō Station, and students are asked to meet on site. Please note that transportation and related expenses are to be covered by each participant.
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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