WNEA0012 Special Study (April 2026 Master's Students)

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Educational Sciences International Education Development Program

Lecture Code WNEA0012 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name Special Study (April 2026 Master's Students)

Subject Name
（Katakana）トクベツケンキュウ

Subject Name in
English Special Study (April 2026 Master's Students)

Instructor KAWAI NORIMUNE

Instructor
(Katakana) カワイ　ノリムネ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (Year) Inte

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

Basically face-to-face but make sure to prepare for online as well (Teams will be used. Download the app on your personal computer and obtain your personal account (if required by the apps) prior to the first meeting.)

Discussion, student's presentation

Credits 4.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 5 : Graduate Basic

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 07 : Education

Eligible Students Master's students at International Education Development Program, Division of Educational Sciences, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Keywords Educational Development, Special Needs Education, Inclusive Education

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)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline Mastering the academic approaches in understanding various reseach methodologies from the viewpoints of educational development specifically in the areas of special needs education and inclusive education in orer to complete your master's thesis.

Class Schedule lesson1 Introduction
lesson2 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary
lesson3 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary
lesson4 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary
lesson5 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary
lesson6 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary
lesson7 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary
lesson8 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary
lesson9 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary
lesson10 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary
lesson11 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary
lesson12 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary
lesson13 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary
lesson14 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary
lesson15 Overall summary

Text/Reference
Books,etc. None

PC or AV used in
Class,etc.

(More Details) Mainly computer, projector, presentation materials

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 do thouough literature review and make a logical consistent presentation in the process of conducting master's level research studies. They also are expected to review the others' presentation critically and proactively participate in giving opinions and questions.

Requirements

Grading Method Grades are given based on the progress and depth of discussion in research plan and the result of your master's thesis.

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it Based on practical experience as a certified speech-language pathologist in the United States (CCC-SLP), including work in public schools, university hospitals, and university-affiliated speech-language clinics, as well as professional experience in Japan as a speech-language-hearing therapist and licensed psychologist at this university, this lecture provides an overview of the differences between the Japanese and U.S. systems and their respective professional practices.

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	Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Educational Sciences International Education Development Program
Lecture Code	WNEA0012	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	Special Study (April 2026 Master's Students)
Subject Name （Katakana）	トクベツケンキュウ
Subject Name in English	Special Study (April 2026 Master's Students)
Instructor	KAWAI NORIMUNE
Instructor (Katakana)	カワイ　ノリムネ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, Year
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(Year) Inte
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Basically face-to-face but make sure to prepare for online as well (Teams will be used. Download the app on your personal computer and obtain your personal account (if required by the apps) prior to the first meeting.) Discussion, student's presentation
Credits	4.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	5 : Graduate Basic
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	07 : Education
Eligible Students	Master's students at International Education Development Program, Division of Educational Sciences, Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences
Keywords	Educational Development, Special Needs Education, Inclusive Education
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)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	Mastering the academic approaches in understanding various reseach methodologies from the viewpoints of educational development specifically in the areas of special needs education and inclusive education in orer to complete your master's thesis.
Class Schedule	lesson1 Introduction lesson2 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary lesson3 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary lesson4 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary lesson5 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary lesson6 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary lesson7 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary lesson8 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary lesson9 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary lesson10 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary lesson11 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary lesson12 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary lesson13 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary lesson14 Presentation by the student, question and answer among the participants, summary lesson15 Overall summary
Text/Reference Books,etc.	None
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Mainly computer, projector, presentation materials
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 do thouough literature review and make a logical consistent presentation in the process of conducting master's level research studies. They also are expected to review the others' presentation critically and proactively participate in giving opinions and questions.
Requirements
Grading Method	Grades are given based on the progress and depth of discussion in research plan and the result of your master's thesis.
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	Based on practical experience as a certified speech-language pathologist in the United States (CCC-SLP), including work in public schools, university hospitals, and university-affiliated speech-language clinics, as well as professional experience in Japan as a speech-language-hearing therapist and licensed psychologist at this university, this lecture provides an overview of the differences between the Japanese and U.S. systems and their respective professional practices.
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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