67100001 Multiculturalism in Education

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

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

Lecture Code 67100001 Subject Classification Area Courses

Subject Name Multiculturalism in Education

Subject Name
（Katakana）

Subject Name in
English Multiculturalism in Education

Instructor CHANG CHIH HAO

Instructor
(Katakana) チャン　チハオ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  Second Semester,  3Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Weds5-8：IAS K101

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

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-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
Liberal Arts Education Area Courses（Courses in Arts and Humanities/Social Sciences)　Category：Law / Political Sciences / Sociology / Economics / Education
Expected Outcome 1. To be able to explain the formation and development processes and contemporary issues of each academic discipline.
2. To be able to explain historical and contemporary issues that span multiple academic disciplines from multifaceted perspectives.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This course introduces the concept of multicultural society and provides an overview of the course structure and requirements. Early sessions examine public education systems in Hong Kong and Taiwan, offering a comparative perspective on how multicultural dynamics operate within different sociopolitical contexts.

The course integrates major theoretical frameworks in multicultural education, enabling students to critically analyze how cultural identity, linguistic diversity, and globalization shape educational experiences. Students will engage with key multicultural theories and explore case studies of educational policies across various countries.

Particular attention will be given to the role of cultural identity in influencing learning processes and academic outcomes, with emphasis on the fluid and socially constructed nature of identity in educational settings. Students will also analyze how language practices affect educational access and achievement in multilingual societies.

By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1. Explain key theoretical frameworks in multicultural education.
2. Compare public education systems in Hong Kong and Taiwan.
3. Critically analyze the relationship between cultural identity and educational outcomes.
4. Apply multicultural theory to real-world policy case studies.

Class Schedule Introduction: What is Multicultural Society?
Public Education in Taiwan
Public Education in Hong Kong
Introduction of major multicultural theories
Introduction of major multicultural theories
Case studies of multicultural educational policies in different countries
Case studies of multicultural educational policies in different countries
The concept of cultural identity and its fluidity
The concept of cultural identity and its fluidity
Cultural identity’s impact on learning and academic performance
Cultural identity’s impact on learning and academic performance
The role of language in shaping educational access and success
Overview of multicultural education theories & Final presentation
Final presentation
Final presentation

Text/Reference
Books,etc. No textbook is required. Handouts will be provided.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Handouts, moodle

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning), Project Learning

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Students are expected to complete assigned readings before class and review course materials afterward.

Requirements

Grading Method -Active participation and contributions: 30 %
-Peer evaluation: 35%
-Final presentation 35%

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

Other

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	67100001	Subject Classification	Area Courses
Subject Name	Multiculturalism in Education
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Multiculturalism in Education
Instructor	CHANG CHIH HAO
Instructor (Katakana)	チャン　チハオ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, Second Semester, 3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(3T) Weds5-8：IAS K101
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face

Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	3 : Undergraduate High-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 Liberal Arts Education	Area Courses（Courses in Arts and Humanities/Social Sciences)　Category：Law / Political Sciences / Sociology / Economics / Education
Expected Outcome	1. To be able to explain the formation and development processes and contemporary issues of each academic discipline. 2. To be able to explain historical and contemporary issues that span multiple academic disciplines from multifaceted perspectives.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course introduces the concept of multicultural society and provides an overview of the course structure and requirements. Early sessions examine public education systems in Hong Kong and Taiwan, offering a comparative perspective on how multicultural dynamics operate within different sociopolitical contexts. The course integrates major theoretical frameworks in multicultural education, enabling students to critically analyze how cultural identity, linguistic diversity, and globalization shape educational experiences. Students will engage with key multicultural theories and explore case studies of educational policies across various countries. Particular attention will be given to the role of cultural identity in influencing learning processes and academic outcomes, with emphasis on the fluid and socially constructed nature of identity in educational settings. Students will also analyze how language practices affect educational access and achievement in multilingual societies. By the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain key theoretical frameworks in multicultural education. 2. Compare public education systems in Hong Kong and Taiwan. 3. Critically analyze the relationship between cultural identity and educational outcomes. 4. Apply multicultural theory to real-world policy case studies.
Class Schedule	Introduction: What is Multicultural Society? Public Education in Taiwan Public Education in Hong Kong Introduction of major multicultural theories Introduction of major multicultural theories Case studies of multicultural educational policies in different countries Case studies of multicultural educational policies in different countries The concept of cultural identity and its fluidity The concept of cultural identity and its fluidity Cultural identity’s impact on learning and academic performance Cultural identity’s impact on learning and academic performance The role of language in shaping educational access and success Overview of multicultural education theories & Final presentation Final presentation Final presentation
Text/Reference Books,etc.	No textbook is required. Handouts will be provided.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Handouts, moodle
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning), Project Learning
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Students are expected to complete assigned readings before class and review course materials afterward.
Requirements
Grading Method	-Active participation and contributions: 30 % -Peer evaluation: 35% -Final presentation 35%
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
Other
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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