8H000102 Overview of Diversity and Inclusion

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School Research Center for Diversity and Inclusion

Lecture Code 8H000102 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name Overview of Diversity and Inclusion

Subject Name
（Katakana）

Subject Name in
English Overview of Diversity and Inclusion

Instructor SAKURAI RIHO,KAWAI NORIMUNE,GOJI TOSHIRO,MAO YUE,YAMAMOTO MIKIO,SAKAMOTO AKIKO,OOIKE MACHIKO,KITAKAJI YOKO

Instructor
(Katakana) サクライ　リホ,カワイ　ノリムネ,ゴウジ　トシロウ,モウ　ゲツ,ヤマモト　ミキオ,サカモト　アキコ,オオイケ　マチコ,キタカジ　ヨウコ

Campus Across Campuses (videoconferencing, etc.) Semester/Term 2nd-Year, Second Semester, Second Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2nd) Inte：Online

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Online (on-demand)

All 15 classes will be on demand

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

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 07 : Education

Eligible Students Undergraduate students in all departments and unofficial international students (HUSA, etc.)

Keywords Diversity, Inclusion, disability, technology, cultural understanding, sciences, humanities

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  To gain knowledge of the basic concepts of diversity and inclusion
 To be able to describe the structure of difference in one or more areas of difference
 To articulate a personal perspective on how to realize an inclusive society in which it is easy for diverse people to live.

Class Schedule lesson1 Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion: Concepts, History, and Importance (Rafiah)
lesson2 Innovative Approaches to Inclusive Education: Media, Disaster Preparedness, and Digital Literacy in Schools (Rafiah)
lesson3 Cultivating Inclusion in Education: Principles and Practices for Diverse Classroom (Chambers)
lesson4 Fostering Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in School (Kawai)
lesson5 Theoretical Approaches to Inclusion: Sociology and Beyond (Goji)
lesson6 Theoretical Approaches to Inclusion: Education and Beyond (Mao)
lesson7 Summary on Foundational Concepts of Diversity and Inclusion (Goji and Mao)
lesson8 Literature and Identity: Exploring Memory, Gender, and Belonging (Oike)
lesson9 Exploring Decision-Making and Cooperation: Gender, Social Dilemmas, and Future Generations (Kitakaji)
lesson10 Summary: Gender, Language, and Representation: Exploring Intersectional Identities in Inclusive Practices (Oike/Kitakaji）
lesson11 Diversity and Accessibility ・　Technology and Accessibility: Tools for an Inclusive Society (Yamamoto)
lesson12 Accessibility and Technology: Accessibility and Technology: An Educational Engineering Perspective （Sakamoto)
lesson13 Summary: Accessibility and Potential ・Environmental and Technological Approaches to Inclusion (Yamamoto/Sakamoto)
lesson14 Understanding diversity and inclusion from a cross-national study on student self-esteem (Sakurai)
lesson15 Understanding diversity and Inclusion through School Cultures in Japan and the world　(Sakurai)

4 short reports will be assigned.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Materials will be distributed if necessary.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc.

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Prepare by reviewing materials on Moodle or Microsoft Teams, connecting key themes to your experiences, and exploring related news or resources. After class, revisit notes, reflect on key points, and review materials thoroughly. If possible, discuss ideas with classmates and share your learning through writing or conversations to deepen understanding.

Requirements This class is a mandatory course for students seeking to enroll in the D&I Special Program or deepen their understanding of Diversity and Inclusion through a Sciences and Humanities lens.
As a requirement for registration, it is desirable to have a TOEFL (R) score of 580 or higher or a TOEIC (R) score of 820 or higher.

Grading Method Assessment will be based on four reports (including preparation and review, as well as active participation during class).

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it Professors engaging in this course bring extensive practical teaching experience to the course, which informs its design and content. Their background in teaching at schools provides students with insights into real-world educational settings, particularly in diverse and inclusive classrooms.

Message This course is a required class for those seeking to enroll in the D&I Special Program or for anyone passionate about exploring the concepts of diversity and inclusion across various disciplines and fields.

Other On-demand video will be shown twice per year, every two weeks. If you are unable to view due to unexpected circumstances, please contact diversity-center@hiroshima-u.ac.jp or d-and-i-management@hiroshima-u.ac.jp

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	Research Center for Diversity and Inclusion
Lecture Code	8H000102	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	Overview of Diversity and Inclusion
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Overview of Diversity and Inclusion
Instructor	SAKURAI RIHO,KAWAI NORIMUNE,GOJI TOSHIRO,MAO YUE,YAMAMOTO MIKIO,SAKAMOTO AKIKO,OOIKE MACHIKO,KITAKAJI YOKO
Instructor (Katakana)	サクライ　リホ,カワイ　ノリムネ,ゴウジ　トシロウ,モウ　ゲツ,ヤマモト　ミキオ,サカモト　アキコ,オオイケ　マチコ,キタカジ　ヨウコ
Campus	Across Campuses (videoconferencing, etc.)	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, Second Semester, Second Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2nd) Inte：Online
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Online (on-demand)
All 15 classes will be on demand
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	07 : Education
Eligible Students	Undergraduate students in all departments and unofficial international students (HUSA, etc.)
Keywords	Diversity, Inclusion, disability, technology, cultural understanding, sciences, humanities
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	 To gain knowledge of the basic concepts of diversity and inclusion  To be able to describe the structure of difference in one or more areas of difference  To articulate a personal perspective on how to realize an inclusive society in which it is easy for diverse people to live.
Class Schedule	lesson1 Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion: Concepts, History, and Importance (Rafiah) lesson2 Innovative Approaches to Inclusive Education: Media, Disaster Preparedness, and Digital Literacy in Schools (Rafiah) lesson3 Cultivating Inclusion in Education: Principles and Practices for Diverse Classroom (Chambers) lesson4 Fostering Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in School (Kawai) lesson5 Theoretical Approaches to Inclusion: Sociology and Beyond (Goji) lesson6 Theoretical Approaches to Inclusion: Education and Beyond (Mao) lesson7 Summary on Foundational Concepts of Diversity and Inclusion (Goji and Mao) lesson8 Literature and Identity: Exploring Memory, Gender, and Belonging (Oike) lesson9 Exploring Decision-Making and Cooperation: Gender, Social Dilemmas, and Future Generations (Kitakaji) lesson10 Summary: Gender, Language, and Representation: Exploring Intersectional Identities in Inclusive Practices (Oike/Kitakaji） lesson11 Diversity and Accessibility ・　Technology and Accessibility: Tools for an Inclusive Society (Yamamoto) lesson12 Accessibility and Technology: Accessibility and Technology: An Educational Engineering Perspective （Sakamoto) lesson13 Summary: Accessibility and Potential ・Environmental and Technological Approaches to Inclusion (Yamamoto/Sakamoto) lesson14 Understanding diversity and inclusion from a cross-national study on student self-esteem (Sakurai) lesson15 Understanding diversity and Inclusion through School Cultures in Japan and the world　(Sakurai) 4 short reports will be assigned.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Materials will be distributed if necessary.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Prepare by reviewing materials on Moodle or Microsoft Teams, connecting key themes to your experiences, and exploring related news or resources. After class, revisit notes, reflect on key points, and review materials thoroughly. If possible, discuss ideas with classmates and share your learning through writing or conversations to deepen understanding.
Requirements	This class is a mandatory course for students seeking to enroll in the D&I Special Program or deepen their understanding of Diversity and Inclusion through a Sciences and Humanities lens. As a requirement for registration, it is desirable to have a TOEFL (R) score of 580 or higher or a TOEIC (R) score of 820 or higher.
Grading Method	Assessment will be based on four reports (including preparation and review, as well as active participation during class).
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	Professors engaging in this course bring extensive practical teaching experience to the course, which informs its design and content. Their background in teaching at schools provides students with insights into real-world educational settings, particularly in diverse and inclusive classrooms.
Message	This course is a required class for those seeking to enroll in the D&I Special Program or for anyone passionate about exploring the concepts of diversity and inclusion across various disciplines and fields.
Other	On-demand video will be shown twice per year, every two weeks. If you are unable to view due to unexpected circumstances, please contact diversity-center@hiroshima-u.ac.jp or d-and-i-management@hiroshima-u.ac.jp
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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