School of Integrated Arts and Sciences

Department of Integrated Global Studies

Student Handbook
For Newly Enrolled Students in 2020

Table of Contents
Part I.

Introduction

Part II.

Goal-oriented Educational Management System“HiPROSPECTS®”

Part III.

Liberal Arts Education

Part IV.

Specialized Subjects

Part V.

AppendicesIntroduction
2020

Table of Contents
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.

Student Handbook.................................................................................................... Intro 2
Diploma Policy and Curriculum Policy ................................................................... Intro 3
Academic Calendar and Class Schedule ................................................................. Intro 6
Graduation Requirements (Course Registration List) ............................................. Intro 7
List of Specialized Subjects .................................................................................... Intro 9― Intro 1 ―－ Intro 1 －I. Student Handbook
1. This Student Handbook includes various rules of the University and the School, curricula and main
points of course registration for new students joining the Department of Integrated Global Studies,
School of Integrated Arts and Sciences, in academic year 2020.
2. Students who join the Department of Integrated Global Studies, School of Integrated Arts andSciences in academic year 2020 must follow the rules and procedures set forth in this Student
Handbook to select subjects until they graduate from the university. Please keep this handbook safely.
3. This Student Handbook contains a lot of information. If they cannot find the page of the information theyneed to refer to, or if they are not certain whether they understand the rules, please bring this Student
Handbook to the School Support Office (IGS Support Section) to confirm the information.
[Notes]- Notices to students will be posted on “My MOMIJI.” Be sure to log in to the site of My MOMIJI tocheck the latest information once a day.
- Important information will be posted both on “My MOMIJI” and on the bulletin board near theentrance of West Lecture Hall J.
- Be careful not to miss important notices; they may suffer from unexpected disadvantages.

― Intro 2 ―－ Intro 2 －II. Diploma Policy
The Integrated Global Studies Program has three basic principles – “integrated thinking”,“global vision”, and “cooperative action” – with the aim of fostering self-motivated andindependent professionals, who are able to grasp issues from a global perspective that crosses
the differences that exist between nations, ethnic groups, cultures, and religions, and have theinterdisciplinary knowledge and wide range of insights, based on technical knowledge andthinking abilities, that are required in order to identify issues, analyze their causes, and findsolutions. The program requires students to enhance their language skills for communication,and to take a specialized education built on the foundation of liberal arts education. The
program enables students to collaborate with others in different positions, and to work
cooperatively for solutions in order to develop their ability to put integrated global studies into
practice.
This program awards “Bachelor of Arts and Sciences” to students who have acquired therequired number of credits set forth in the curriculum and acquired the following abilities:(1) Integrated Thinking: Understand and analyze the various challenges confronting theinternational community from multifaceted perspectives transcending disciplinary boundaries
between the humanities and sciences(2) Global Vision: Understand others irrespective of the differences among countries/regions,cultures, religions and languages, and think about things from a global perspective
encompassing human society and its surrounding natural environment(3) Cooperative Action: Address various challenges of the international community from apeace-seeking viewpoint, and work toward the realization of world peace and harmony between
people and nature, in a cooperative and creative manner― Intro 3 ―－ Intro 3 －II. Curriculum Policy
The Integrated Global Studies Program organizes and implements the following
educational curriculum in order to realize the diploma policy set forth for the program.
(1) In order to foster “integrated thinking”, the Integrated Global Studies Program offersinterdisciplinary and integrated specialized education beyond the borders of humanities, social
and natural sciences, and is built on their liberal arts education. In the 2nd Year students start
studying Multidisciplinary Subjects, and then IGS Subjects, one subject of which, in principle,
is completed in eight weeks and acquires one credit. Therefore, they are able to touch on agreater number of academic fields in order to acquire a broad range of knowledge, which isintended to enable students to foster the ability to understand events from a “global vision” andwith “integrated thinking.” They also have the opportunity to take classes offered not only at the
Department of Integrated Arts and Sciences but also at other schools, to enhance their
specialization or to enable them to take interdisciplinary studies in other fields. “Graduation
Thesis” in the 4th year, as a practical educational task, requires students to fully exert theirexpertise and utilize their “integrated thinking”.
(2) 1st Year: Students take Liberal Arts Education, including Foreign Languages. They arealso required to take the Introductory Seminar for 1st-Year Students and Contemporary Issues
of Japan II offered in the spring semester, as well as and Contemporary World Issues I offeredin the fall semester, in order to learn about the three fields – “Culture and Tourism”, “Peace andCommunication”, and “Environment and Society.” Through courses and discussions among
students, they will come to understand interdisciplinary approaches to the various problems
facing international society.
(3) 2nd Year: Students take Multidisciplinary Subjects in order to learn basic knowledge
and methodologies in various fields as a foundation for discussing the various problems ofinternational society. At the same time, they take IGS core subjects to foster their basic literacy
and learn the subject. Based on this foundation, they will acquire a wide range of knowledge,
skills, and thinking abilities useful for integrated global studies across the whole framework ofacademic fields. Students who are Japanese native speakers will study abroad for about half ayear, where the credits they have acquired will be approved as credits for Elective Subjects.
They can take advanced language subjects from the 2nd year onward.

(4) 3rd Year: Students gain experience in group work with those belonging to diverse
cultures, nationalities, and different areas of expertise, in Project-Type Problem Solving
Research and Global Internship Subjects, while continuing to take IGS subjects to enhance theirexpertise. They can also select Elective Subjects offered in Japanese at the Department ofIntegrated Arts and Sciences, and at other schools, in order to further enhance their expertise. It
will be useful for students who are not Japanese native speakers to take Specialized Subjects
offered in Japanese at the Department of Integrated Arts and Sciences, in order to enhance theircommand of advanced Japanese language.

― Intro 4 ―－ Intro 4 －(5) 4th Year: Students are required to take “Graduation Thesis”. Select one of the following:
A. Research-Oriented Track
In order to enhance their “integrated thinking” and expertise, students take “Graduation
Thesis” to acquire six credits. Those who hope to go on to the graduate school will need to takethis course. They must prepare their graduation thesis in English, in principle, although students
who are not Japanese native speakers can choose to write it in Japanese instead. They will betaught to utilize perspectives from more than one field and methodology in a comprehensive
manner.
B. Practice-Oriented Track
In order to foster “cooperative action”, to acquire six credits for “Graduation Thesis”
students are required to take seminars that are held in cooperation with companies and otheroutside organizations, and submit a short essay. They must prepare the essay in English, inprinciple, although students who are not Japanese native speakers can choose to write it inJapanese instead.

― Intro 5 ―－ Intro 5 －III. Academic Calendar and Class Schedule■Class Schedule
Period
Time

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

8:45

9:30

10:30

11:15

12:50

13:35

14:35

15:20

16:20

17:05

~

~

~

~

~

~

~

~

~

~

9:30

10:15

11:15

12:00

13:35

14:20

15:20

16:05

17:05

17:50

■Semester Distinction
Semester

Distinction

PeriodFirst

Spring Holidays

April 1st ~ Aprl7th(Spring)

Class Period

April 8th ~ August 10th

Semester

Summer Holidays

August 11th ~ September 30th

Class Period

October1st ~ December 25th

SecondFoundation Day

November5th(Fall)

Winter Holidays

December26th ~ January5th

SemesterClass Period

January 6th ~ Feburary15th

End of the Year Holidays

Feburary16th ~ March 31th

― Intro 6 ―－ Intro 6 －IV. School of Integrated Arts and Sciences, Department of Integrated Global Studies Graduation Requirements (Course Registration List)
Appendix 2 (Article 5 of the Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences By-Laws)

Type

Subject Type

Required
No. ofcredits

Subjects/"Subject Name"

Year inNo. of
Type of which thecredits
coursesubject isfor 1
registration
taken
subject(Note 1)

Liberal Arts Education
Peace Science Courses

22Elective/Required1

Basic Courses in University Education
Introduction to University Education

2"Introduction to University Education"

2

Required1

Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students

2"Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students"

2

Required1

Courses in Arts andHumanities/Social Sciences

8

Take the following four subjects "Contemporary Issues of Japan I","Contemporary Issues of Japan II","Contemporary World Issues I", and"Contemporary World Issues II".

2

Required1

Courses in Natural Sciences

42Elective/Required

1

Elective/Required

1

Elective/Required

1

2

Required1

1 or 2Required1

2

Elective1

2

Elective/Required1

Common Subjects
Area Courses(Note 2)

Courses in Arts andHumanities/Social Sciences andCourses in Natural Sciences(12)(Note 3)Foreign Languages
EnglishJapanese

12(Note 4)

Information and Data Science Courses

2

Take the following subject - "Exercise inInformation Literacy"

Health & Sports Courses

2

Social Cooperation Courses(0)

Non-English Foreign
Languages(German, French, Spanish,
Russian, Chinese, Korean, andArabic）

Foundation Courses

Up to 2 credits can be included in Area Courses(12)(Note 2)

(Note 3)Sub-total 1: No. of credits for Liberal Arts Education

46

Specialized Subjects
Multidisciplinary Subjects
IGS Core Subjects
IGS Subjects(Note 5)(Note 6)(Note 7)

Project-Type Problem Solving Research
Global Internship Subjects

10

1

12

1 or 226

1 or 2

4(Note 8)
6

"Project-Type Problem Solving Research"

4"Internship Orientation"

1"Global Internship"

4"Internship Reflection"

1

Elective Subjects(Note 9)18

Elective Subjects(Note 9)Graduation Thesis(Note 10)6

Graduation Thesis(Note 10)Sub-total 2: No. of credits for Specialized Subjects

82

No. of credits required for graduation(Total of Sub-total 1 and Sub-total 2)

128― IntroIntro 77―－－

Elective/RequiredElective/RequiredElective/Required
Required

Required

2
1
2
3
2

3

1 or 2

Elective

1

6

Required4Note 1: As for Liberal Arts Education, the number shown in the column of "Year in which the subject is taken" shows the standard year inwhich you can start taking the course. If you fail to acquire credits, you can take the course later. As for Specialized Subjects, the number in thecolumn of "Year in which the subject is taken" shows the year in which you can start taking the courses, and you can take the courses
afterwards.
Note 2: You can include up to 8 credits from courses instructed in Japanese in Area Courses. If necessary, you can also take Foundation
Courses instructed in Japanese after consultation with your tutor.

Note 3: You must acquire 12 credits from Area Courses and Foundation Courses.
Note 4: As for Foreign Languages courses, students who are native Japanese speakers must take 8 credits from English courses and 4 credits
from Non-English Foreign Languages courses. Students who are not native Japanese speakers must take 12 credits from Japanese courses.
Students who are admitted to be fluent in both English and Japanese must take 12 credits mainly from Non-English Foreign Languages courses.
The foreign language study plan will be decided in consultation with your tutor. For the detailed criteria for language course enrollment, pleaserefer to the section relating to Foreign Languages courses in the Student Handbook.
Note 5: School of Integrated Arts and Sciences multidisciplinary subjects are instructed either in English or Japanese. If two courses are offeredwith the same course name and one is instructed in Japanese and the other in English, credits for only one of them can be acquired. You musttake 10 credits in total from the three divisions of Human Studies, Social Studies and Natural Studies. You must take at least 2 credits fromeach division.
Note 6: You must take 12 credits from IGS core subjects, including 4 credits for the required courses.
Note 7: As for IGS subjects, it is desirable for you to take subjects from all three fields ("Culture and Tourism," "Peace and Communication,"and "Environment and Society") in a good balance. You must take at least 6 credits in total including 2 credits of the required courses from eachfield.
Note 8: You must select one course from "International Business Internship Course," "Overseas Internship Course," and "Community Activities
Internship Course." You are required to acquire 6 credits through the course including 1 credit each for "Internship Orientation" and "Internship
Reflection."
Note 9: (1) If you acquire more credits for Foreign Languages courses in the Liberal Arts Education, IGS core subjects or IGS subjects in theSpecialized Subjects than required for graduation, you can count the excessive number of credits as credits for elective subjects. If students
who are not Japanese native speakers acquire more than 12 credits for Japanese courses, you can count the excessive number of credits as
credits for elective subjects.
(2) You can include up to 16 credits from courses offered at the Department of Integrated Arts and Sciences in credits for elective subjects.
(3) You can include up to 16 credits acquired at overseas universities in credits for elective subjects.
(4) You can include up to 10 credits acquired from courses offered at other schools, etc. in credits for elective subjects.
Note 10: You must select “Research-oriented Track” or “Practice-oriented Track”. In the Research-oriented Track, you are required to carry out
graduation research and submit a graduation thesis. In the Practice-oriented Track, you are required to complete seminars in cooperation withorganizations outside the university and submit a short paper.

― Intro 7 ―－ Intro 8 －V. List of Specialized Subjects

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Human Studies

The number in the column of "Univ Year" shows the standard year in which you can start taking the course.
Language of
No. of Univ
Required Instruction
Instrur ctionru
Subj
ub ect Name
ubj
Subject
credits Year
Course E:English
J:JapaneseWorld Englishes
1
2
Ｅ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Human Studies

Multiculturalism in Japan

1

2

Ｅ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Human Studies

Japanese Buddhism

1

2

Ｅ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Human Studies

Cognitive Psychology

1

2

Ｅ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Human Studies

Hinduism and Buddhism in South Asia

1

2

Ｅ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Human Studies

Japanese Arts and Aesthetics

1

2

Ｅ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Human Studies

New Media and Art

1

2

Ｅ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Human Studies

Social Psychology

1

2

Ｅ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Human Studies

Wonder of Meaning I

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Human Studies

Wonder of Meaning II

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Human Studies

New Media and Art

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Human Studies

Cognition and Learning I

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Human Studies

Cognition and Learning II

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Human Studies

Introductory Lectures of Human Movement Sciences I

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Human Studies

Introductory Lectures of Human Movement Sciences II

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Human Studies

Japanese Buddhism

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Human Studies

Social Psychology

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Human Studies

Multiculturalism in Japan

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Human Studies

Cognitive Psychology

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Human Studies

Hinduism and Buddhism in South Asia

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Human Studies

Sleep and Health

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Human Studies

Japanese Arts and Aesthetics

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Social Studies

Issues in International Sociology

1

2

Ｅ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Social Studies

Topics in History of Science

1

2

Ｅ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Social Studies

Invitation to World Literature

1

2

Ｅ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Social Studies

History and Historiography

1

2

Ｅ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Social Studies

Knowledge of Anthropology

1

2

Ｅ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Social Studies

Regional Geography of the Seto Inland Sea

1

2

Ｅ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Social Studies

Tourism Studies

1

2

Ｅ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Social Studies

Topics in History of Science

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Social Studies

Tourism Studies

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Social Studies

Gender Studies I

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Social Studies

Gender Studies II

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Social Studies

History and Historiography

1

2

Ｊ

Subj
ub ect Type
ubj
Typ
y e
yp
Subject

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Social Studies

Introductory Course in Japanese Social Policies I

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Social Studies

Introductory Course in Japanese Social Policies II

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Social Studies

Chinese Traditional Culture I

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Social Studies

Chinese Traditional Culture II

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Social Studies

Environmental Issues and Social Movement

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Social Studies

Issues in International Sociology

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Social Studies

Knowledge of Anthropology

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects/Social Studies

Rural Society, Culture and Natural Resource Management

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects /Natural Studies

Climate Change

1

2

Ｅ

Multidisciplinary Subjects /Natural Studies

Frontiers of Material Science

1

2

Ｅ

Multidisciplinary Subjects /Natural Studies

Fundamentals of Life Science

1

2

Ｅ

Multidisciplinary Subjects /Natural Studies

Environment and Ecology

1

2

Ｅ

Multidisciplinary Subjects /Natural Studies

Environmental Science in Catchment Areas

1

2

Ｅ

Multidisciplinary Subjects /Natural Studies

Natural Histories and Sciences

1

2

Ｅ

Multidisciplinary Subjects /Natural Studies

Earth Environmental Chemistry

1

2

Ｅ

Multidisciplinary Subjects /Natural Studies

Environment and Ecology

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects /Natural Studies

Fundamentals of Biochemistry I

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects /Natural Studies

Fundamentals of Biochemistry II

1

2

Ｊ

－ Intro 9 －― Intro 8 ―Multidisciplinary Subjects /Natural Studies

The number in the column of "Univ Year" shows the standard year in which you can start taking the course.
Language ofRequired Instru
Instruction
No. of Univr ctionru
Subject
Subj
ub ect Nameubj
Course E:English
credits Year
J:JapaneseBiodiversity and Ecology I
12
ＪMultidisciplinary Subjects /Natural Studies

Biodiversity and Ecology II

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects /Natural Studies

Thermodynamics I

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects /Natural Studies

Thermodynamics II

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects /Natural Studies

Introduction to Modern Physics

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects /Natural Studies

Organic Structure Analysis I

1

2

Ｊ

Multidisciplinary Subjects /Natural Studies

Organic Structure Analysis II

1

2

Ｊ

Subject
TypeSubj
ub ect Typ
ubj
y e
yp

Multidisciplinary Subjects /Natural Studies

Earth Environmental Chemistry1

2

IGS Core Subjects

Global Environmental Issues from the Social and Scientific Perspectives I

1

2

Ｊ
○

Ｅ

IGS Core Subjects

Peace and Coexistence I

1

2

○

Ｅ

IGS Core Subjects

Social Statistics Analysis I

1

2

○

Ｅ

IGS Core Subjects

Cross-cultural Negotiation I

1

2

○

IGS Core Subjects

Global Environmental Issues from the Social and Scientific Perspectives II

1

2

Ｅ

Ｅ

IGS Core Subjects

Peace and Coexistence II

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Core Subjects

Cross-cultural Negotiation II

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Core Subjects

Social Statistics Analysis II

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Core Subjects

Special English Training for Studying Abroad

2

1

Ｅ

IGS Core Subjects

Academic Presentation I

1

3

Ｅ

IGS Core Subjects

Academic Presentation II

1

3

Ｅ

IGS Core Subjects

Academic Writing I

1

3

Ｅ

IGS Core Subjects

Academic Writing II

1

3

Ｅ

IGS Core Subjects

Debate I

12

Ｅ

IGS Core Subjects

Debate II

12Ｅ

IGS Core Subjects

Academic Presentation in Japanese as a Second Language I

1

2

Ｊ

IGS Core Subjects

Academic Presentation in Japanese as a Second Language II

1

2

Ｊ

IGS Core Subjects

IGS Special Topics AI

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Core Subjects

IGS Special Topics AⅡ

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Core Subjects

IGS Special Topics BI

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Core Subjects

IGS Special Topics BⅡ

1

2

IGS Subjects/Culture and Tourism Field

Anthropology of Globalization I

1

2

○

IGS Subjects/Culture and Tourism Field

Contemporary Issues in International Tourism I

1

2

○

IGS Subjects/Culture and Tourism Field

Anthropology of Globalization II

1

2

IGS Subjects/Culture and Tourism Field

Contemporary Issues in International Tourism II

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Culture and Tourism Field

Field Seminar in Contents Tourism I

1

2

Ｅ

Ｅ
Ｅ
Ｅ
Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Culture and Tourism Field

Field Seminar in Contents Tourism II

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Culture and Tourism Field

Contemporary Philosophy I

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Culture and Tourism Field

Contemporary Philosophy II

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Culture and Tourism Field

Anthropology of Knowledge I

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Culture and Tourism Field

Anthropology of Knowledge II

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Culture and Tourism Field

Anthropology of Migration I

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Culture and Tourism Field

Anthropology of Migration II

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Culture and Tourism Field

Japanese Popular Arts and Culture I

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Culture and Tourism Field

Japanese Popular Arts and Culture II

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Culture and Tourism Field

Japanese Religious Culture I

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Culture and Tourism Field

Japanese Religious Culture II

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Culture and Tourism Field

Japanese Tourism I

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Culture and Tourism Field

Japanese Tourism II

1

2

IGS Subjects/Peace and Communication Field

Language and Thought I

1

2

○

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Peace and Communication Field

Peace and Conflict Research I

1

2

○

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Peace and Communication Field

Language and Thought II

1

2

IGS Subjects/Peace and Communication Field

Peace and Conflict Research II

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Peace and Communication Field

The Japanese Culture and Peace

2

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Peace and Communication Field

Cultural Psychology I

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Peace and Communication Field

Cultural Psychology II

1

2

Ｅ

※

－ Intro 10 －― Intro 9 ―ＥＥIGS Subjects/Peace and Communication Field

The number in the column of "Univ Year" shows the standard year in which you can start taking the course.
Language of
No. of Univ
Required Instruction
Instrur ctionru
Subject
Subj
ub ect Nameubjcredits Year
Course E:English
J:Japanese
Ethics, Killing and Violence I
1
2
Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Peace and Communication Field

Ethics, Killing and Violence II

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Peace and Communication Field

Middle East Politics and Islam I

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Peace and Communication Field

Middle East Politics and Islam II

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Peace and Communication Field

Foreign Language Acquisition and Communication I

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Peace and Communication Field

Foreign Language Acquisition and Communication II

1

2

IGS Subjects/Environment and Society Field

Environmental Economics and Policy I

1

2

○

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Environment and Society Field

Natural Disasters and Society I

1

2

○

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Environment and Society Field

Environmental Economics and Policy II

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Environment and Society Field

Natural Disasters and Society II

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Environment and Society Field

Experiments in Environmental Economics I

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Environment and Society Field

Experiments in Environmental Economics II

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Environment and Society Field

Experimental Methods and Laboratory Work in Science for IGS I

1

3

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Environment and Society Field

Experimental Methods and Laboratory Work in Science for IGS II

1

3

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Environment and Society Field

Principles of Physics I

1

2

Ｅ

Subject
Subj
ub ect Type
ubj
Typ
y e
yp

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Environment and Society Field

Principles of Physics II

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Environment and Society Field

Study on Japanese Companies and Social Entrepreneurship ※

2

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Environment and Society Field

Physical Chemistry of Materials and Environmental Applications I

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Environment and Society Field

Physical Chemistry of Materials and Environmental Applications II

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Environment and Society Field

Japanese Society and Gender Issues ※

2

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Environment and Society Field

Family Diversity I

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Environment and Society Field

Family Diversity II

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Environment and Society Field

BiogeochemistryⅠ

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Environment and Society Field

BiogeochemistryⅡ

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Environment and Society Field

Inorganic and Organic Chemistry Ⅰ

1

2

Ｅ

IGS Subjects/Environment and Society Field

Inorganic and Organic Chemistry Ⅱ

1

2

Project-Type Problem Solving Research

Project-Type Problem Solving Research

4

3

○

Global Internship Subjects

Internship Orientation

1

2

○

Ｅ

Global Internship Subjects

Global Internship

4

2

○

Ｅ

Global Internship Subjects

Internship Reflection

1

3

○

Ｅ

Elective Subjects

Laboratory Work in Natural Sciences

1

1

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Practical Methods in Natural Sciences

1

1

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Seminar in English Pronunciation

2

2

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Advanced English Listening Comprehension

2

2

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

English Conversation

2

2

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Intermediate Level Seminar in Integrated German IA

2

2

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Intermediate Level Seminar in Integrated German IB

2

2

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Seminar on Intermediate German Conversation I

2

2

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Seminar in Intermediate French IA

2

2

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Intermediate Level Seminar in Integrated French IB

2

2

Ｊ

Ｅ
Ｅ

Elective Subjects

Intermediate Course in French Language (first semester)

2

2

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Seminar on Intermediate Chinese Writing

2

2

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Seminar on Intermediate Chinese Listening Comprehension

2

2

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Seminar on Intermediate Chinese Conversation

2

2

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Seminar in Current German

2

3

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Intermediate Level Seminar in Integrated German IIA

2

2

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Intermediate Level Seminar in Integrated German IIB

2

2

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Seminar on Intermediate German Conversation II

2

2

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Seminar in Intermediate French IIA

2

2

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Intermediate Level Seminar in Integrated French IIB

2

2

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Intermediate Course in French Language (second semester)

2

2

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Seminar on Advanced Chinese Writing

2

3

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Seminar on Advanced Chinese Listening Comprehension

2

3

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Seminar on Advanced Chinese Conversation

2

3

Ｊ

－ Intro 11 －― Intro 10 ―

Elective Subjects

The number in the column of "Univ Year" shows the standard year in which you can start taking the course.
Language ofRequired Instru
Instruction
No. of Univr ctionru
Subject
Subj
ub ect Nameubj
Course E:English
credits Year
J:Japanese
Seminar on Intermediate Chinese Text Reading
2
2ＪElective Subjects

Advanced English Expository Writing

2

3

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Advanced Seminar in German Reading Comprehension

2

3

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Seminar on Advanced German Conversation I

2

3

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Advanced Seminar in French Writing

2

3

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Advance Course in French Language (first semester)

2

3

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Ethics in Science

2

2

Ｊ

Subject
TypeSubj
ub ect Typ
ubj
y e
yp

Elective Subjects

Seminar in English for Life Sciences

2

3

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Seminar in Sports and Health Scientific English

2

3

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Seminar in German Text Writing

2

3

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Seminar on Advanced German Conversation II

2

3

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Advance Course in French Language (second semester)

2

3

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

English for the Physical Science

2

3

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

Seminar in Advanced French Text Reading

2

3

Ｊ

Elective Subjects

IGS Study Abroad I

1

2

Elective Subjects

IGS Study Abroad II

1

2

Elective Subjects

IGS Study Abroad III

1

2

Elective Subjects

IGS Study Abroad IV

1

2

Elective Subjects

IGS Study Abroad VX

1

2

Elective Subjects

IGS Study Abroad VI

1

2

Elective Subjects

IGS Study Abroad VII

1

2

Elective Subjects

IGS Study Abroad VIII

1

2

Elective Subjects

IGS Study Abroad IX

1

2

Elective Subjects

IGS Study Abroad X

1

2

Elective Subjects

IGS Study Abroad XI

1

2

Elective Subjects

IGS Study Abroad XII

1

2

Elective Subjects

IGS Study Abroad XIII

1

2

Elective Subjects

IGS Study Abroad XIV

1

2

Elective Subjects

IGS Study Abroad XV

1

2

Elective Subjects

IGS Study Abroad XVI

1

2

Elective Subjects

Overseas Seminar for Specialized Topics

1

1

Graduation Thesis

Graduation Thesis

6

4

Subjects marked "※" are offered by the Morito Institute Global Higher Education.

－ Intro 12 －― Intro 11 ―○Ｅ

Academic Year 2020
Goal-oriented Educational Management System“HiPROSPECTS®”** HiPROSPECTS is a registered trademark of Hiroshima University.

Table of Contents

I.

Hiroshima University’s goal-oriented educational management system, HiPROSPECTS®
1. What is HiPROSPECTS®? ....................................................................................HiPRO 2
2. From Enrollment to Graduation .............................................................................HiPRO 2II.

Structure of HiPROSPECTS® ................................................................................ HiPRO 3
1. Major Programs .................................................................................................... HiPRO 3
2. Minor and Specified Programs ............................................................................. HiPRO 4
 Three materials for a better understanding of HiPROSPECTS ........................... HiPRO 7

III.

Evaluation Method ................................................................................................. HiPRO 8
1. Grade Evaluation of Courses .............................................................................. HiPRO 8
2. HU’s Standard GPA (Grade Point Average) System ........................................... HiPRO 8
3. Evaluation of Achievement Level Compared to Learning Objectives of Individual Programs............................................................................................................................HiPRO 10
 How to check your grades for individual courses, GPA, and achievement level............................................................................................................................... HiPRO 10

IV.

List of Minor Programs........................................................................................... HiPRO 11

V.

List of Specified Programs .....................................................................................HiPRO 12
 Qualifications related to specified programs ........................................................HiPRO 12

VI. HiPROSPECTS®-Related Regulations .................................................................HiPRO 14
1. Hiroshima University Rules for Education Programs ...........................................HiPRO 14
2. Hiroshima University Detailed Rules for Taking a Minor Program .......................HiPRO 19
3. Hiroshima University Detailed Rules for Taking a Specific Program ...................HiPRO 21
VII. Contact Points Related to Minor and Specified Programs ....................................HiPRO 24
VIII. University-wide Implementation of TOEIC® L&R IP ..............................................HiPRO 26
IX. Packages of Informatics and Data Science Courses ............................................HiPRO 27
X.

First-Year Internship Program (for Social Experience) for All Students ............. HiPRO 29

HiPRO
１－ HiPRO1－

I. Hiroshima University’s goal-oriented educational management
system, HiPROSPECTS®
1. What is HiPROSPECTS®?
At Hiroshima University, we operate an original goal-oriented educational
management system called “Hiroshima University Program of Specified Education andStudy.” Through this system, we aim to provide each student with personalized andclosely monitored support for learning, ensure high-quality graduates, and continue
improving the quality of education. We casually refer to the Hiroshima University Programof Specified Education and Study as HiPROSPECTS®.
In the framework of HiPROSPECTS®, your education at HU proceeds as follows: Upon enrollment, it clearly specifies the skills and knowledge that students need todevelop before graduation as “Learning objectives”. You are required to keep learningin accordance with the prescribed curricula to learning objectives.
 It provides academic support to each of you by periodically checking the level oflearning objectives, feeding it back to you and assisting your learning based on the
results. For example, if a periodic check indicates you have a specific weakness, you
receive advice on how to readjust your learning to overcome that weakness.
Above is how HiPROSPECTS® basically works. We encourage students to do theirbest to not only achieve their learning objectives but also acquire knowledge andcompetency well beyond them.
Select the department for which you take theentrance examination, based on major program
information.

2. From Enrollment to Graduation
thebeginningsemester,

you

are

completecourseof

eachrequiredtoregistration

toattend classes in you wish to take.
You

earn

classes

credits

andexamination

inbyattendingpassing

a

final

each

of

these

subjects.
By fulfilling the requirements forgraduation in your major program(see p. HiPRO 3), you can graduate
with a bachelor’s degree.

Major program
selected uponenrollment
Major program
selected uponcompletion of thefirst year or later

Entrance ceremony
Guidance (smooth transition to university life)
Registration of courses
Start of courses

Enrollment

At

Determine yourmajor program.

Orientation event (April/May)TOEIC® L&R IP Test
Guidance formajor program
selection, surveyof intentions,program selection

Evaluation at the end of each semester:Grade Evaluation in each course
Evaluation of Achievement Level Compared to Learning
Objectives of Individual Programs(See pp.8 –10)

Registration of minor program and/or
specified program for applicable students

Research unit (laboratory)
producing a graduation thesis

selection

for

Production of a graduation thesis (some major
programs do not require a graduation thesis)

Check the level of achievement at thetime of graduation

HiPRO－ HiPRO2－ ２

Graduation ceremony (conferring of degrees)

Graduation

Graduation thesis presentation meetingII. Structure of HiPROSPECTS®
HiPROSPECTS® is composed of three kinds of programs: major, minor, andspecified programs.
Every student is required to register for a major program to graduate from Hiroshima
University (HU) with a bachelor's degree in their major. On the other hand, minor andspecified programs are fully optional programs, and it is only necessary for students whowish to take them to register for any of them.
Students should understand details of the individual kinds of programs shown below,
before proceeding with their learning activities.

1. Major Programs1) Objective
Major Programs are courses of study that all students are required to take in order tograduate from their schools/departments, with a bachelor’s degree in their respective major.
Individual major programs are organized in a systematic and consistent manner, with bothliberal arts and specialized courses.
Every student has to register for one major program provided by the school/departmentthat they belong to.
If you want to register for a major program provided by a school/department other thanthe one that you belong to, you have to transfer to the school/department that provides the
major program which you want to take.
2) Evaluation at the end of each semester and graduation
In major programs, your performance in courses is evaluated at the end of eachsemester (see p. HiPRO 8 ~ 10), so that your level of achievement can be checked. You cangraduate with a bachelor’s degree by fulfilling the requirements for graduation of your major
program.
3) Other
For more details information about major programs, see the pages about specialized
education courses.

－ HiPRO 3 －HiPRO ３

2. Minor and Specified Programs1) Objective
Minor and specified programs are intended to provide students with the opportunity tolearn in different fields of study, in parallel to their study in their major program. Please notethat if you do not want to take any of minor/specified programs, you do not have to do so.
Programs
Minor programs

Objective
Programs designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn thebasics or outline of another major program
Programs designed 1) to provide students with the opportunity to learn

Specifiedin fields which major programs do not specialize in (e.g., programs for

programs

training in high-level English skills) and 2) to help students acquire
qualifications (e.g., qualification of a curator/teacher librarian)2) Similarities and differences
There are similarities and differences between minor and specified programs as shown
below.
i. Similarities
Item

Similarities between Minor and Specified Programs
Depending on the graduation requirements in individual major

Relationship to

programs, credits obtained in minor/specified programs can be

major programs

approved as credits required for the graduation of major programs.
Please refer to the graduation requirements in your major program.
Depending on the scheduled starting dates of classes provided inminor/specified program guides, students have to apply for registration
for programs that they want to take, between early January and early

Procedure to

February every year (*), using the survey function of “My MOMIJI.”

register withThose whose applications are approved can start to take the programs inprograms

the following academic year.
* In some specified programs, when to apply for registration is different
from this period. For further information, see “Specified Programs” on
the official HiPROSPECTS® website.
 When you have obtained credits for courses provided inminor/specified programs after entering the University before theregistration to the minor/specified programs, such credits can be

Taking courses

approved as those that should be met for completion of the
programs.
 Because of course time schedules, students cannot necessarily takeall courses offered in minor/specified programs.

－ HiPRO 4 －HiPRO ４

 Grades awarded for the courses offered in minor/specified programs
are taken into account in calculating GPA (grade point average: HU’suniversity-wide system of judging students’ performance) (see p.
HiPRO 8 ~ 10).
Descripted in theacademictranscripts

For those who are taking minor/specific programs, it is descripted as“Currently Enrolled” in their academic transcripts. For those who havecompleted minor/specific programs, it is descripted as “Completed” intheir academic transcripts.

* In some specified programs, when to apply for registration is different from the period of time
mentioned above. For further information, see “Specified Programs” on the official
HiPROSPECTS® website.

ii．Differences
Item

Minor Programs

Specified Programs

Number of

Each student can register for only one

Each student can register with

programs thatminor program.

one or more specified
programs.

one student canregister forStudents can select from among

In principal, students canprograms other than those provided by

select from among all specified

their own major programs.

programs.

Students who are allowed to graduate

Students who graduate from orfrom HU after obtaining the necessary

leave HU after obtaining theRequirements for

credits for the completion of their minor

necessary credits for thecompletion ofprograms are accredited withcompletion of their specified

programs

successful completion of the programs.

programs are accredited with

Selection ofprograms

successful completion of the
programs.
Delivery ofcertificatesIn every minor program, certificates ofCertificates of completion arecompletion are issued.

not issued except some
programs.

－ HiPRO 5 －HiPRO ５

3) Procedures to start programs as follows:
Shown below are the procedures to be followed to start taking minor/specified programs.
Time

Details

Learn about how to apply for minor/specified programs, etc. at “My
MOMIJI” on the web.



For details of minor/specified programs which you want to take,including requirements to be satisfied by applicants for the
programs, refer to the guide to the minor/specified programs.

Early January toearly February (*)↓
Consult with your tutor or academic advisor before application, if
necessary.
↓Use the survey function of “My MOMIJI,” to apply for registration tominor/specified programs which you want to take.
↓

Make sure that your application is approved or not.

Spring semester 

If your application is accepted, you can start minor/specifiedof the following

programs.

academic year4) Other
You are required to carefully read the instruction of minor/specified programs which
you want to take, and have a clear understanding of the learning objectives set byprogram before starting to take them. If you have questions at the time of application,
consult with your tutor or student support office.

－ HiPRO 6 －HiPRO ６

■ Three materials for a better understanding of HiPROSPECTS®
The three materials shown below are available online; they will help you obtain a better
understanding of programs provided within the framework of HiPROSPECTS®.
Content

Where available

Details of individual major programs

Official(Outlines of programs, diploma policy [principles for HiPROSPECTS®
Specifications

conferral

for major
programsofdegrees,learning

objectivesof website

programs],

curriculum

policy[principles

forcurriculumorganization

andimplementation],

expected learning outcome, qualifications that those
who have complete can acquire, etc.)
Instructions forminor/specified
programs

Details of individual minor/specified programs(Outlines of programs, learning objectives, when to
apply,

requirementsforregistration,

courses

provided in programs, etc.)
Details of courses making up programs

Syllabus

Available on “My(Class schedule, suggestions on preparation and MOMIJI”
review, text/reference books, grading method, etc.)* The official HiPROSPECTS® website’s URL(Major programs)

https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/prog/features/major(Minor programs)

https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/prog/features/minor(Specified programs)

https://www.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/en/prog/features/specific－ HiPRO 7 －HiPRO ７

III. Evaluation Method
One of the main features of the HiPROSPECTS® educational management system isthe introduction of a new evaluation method for student learning outcome.
Under the system, HU sets up a set of learning objectives for individual programs,compared to which the achievement level of students taking their respective major programs
is measured, in addition to the grade evaluation of courses which is made conventionally.
This system helps students gain a clear understanding of the abilities that they haveacquired, and learn a better way to learn.
1.

Grade Evaluation of Courses
In accordance with the graduation requirements, students are required to take courses
and examinations to obtain the necessary credits for graduation, etc.
The grading scale consists of five grades: S: excellent, A: very good, B: good, C: fair,and D: poor (fail). Only students who have gained S, A, B, and C can pass the course.
Students are informed of their grading results at the end of every semester.
The grading methods are available in the syllabuses.

2.

HU’s Standard GPA (Grade Point Average) SystemStudents are informed of their own GPA, which is calculated using a consistent methodof calculation across HU, as a measure of comprehensive evaluation based on grade
evaluation of courses. The formula for calculating GPA is shown below.
In addition to being used for academic guidance to students, GPA is used as basic data
in determining eligibility for scholarships/school fee exemption, selecting honor students,
and giving various awards to students.
[HU’s Standard Formula of Calculating GPA (Grade Point Average)]

GPA＝

the number of S-grade credits  4 + the number of A-grade credits  3 +the number of B-grade credits  2 + the number of C-grade credits  1

 100
the total number of credits for the courses which the student has registered  4

Note: The denominator of the formula is the total number of credits for the courses whicha student has registered. This means that in cases where a student registers too
many courses to successfully complete all of them, his or her GPA could inevitably
become lower.

－ HiPRO 8 －HiPRO ８

The following are sample calculations of GPA.

Student A’s caseA case where a student registers the appropriate number of courses

The total number of credits for the course which she has registered: 20 credits (10courses, 2 credits each)
Her grades for the first semester: S: 10 credits, A: 4 credits, B: 2 credits, C: 4 credits

10 (S)  4 + 4 (A)  3 + 2 (B)  2 + 4 (C)  1
20  4Student B’s case 100 = 75.00

A case where a student registers too many courses

The total number of credits for the courses he has registered: 30 credits (15 courses, 2credits each)
His grades for the first semester: S: 0 credits, A: 10 credits, B: 2 credits, C: 12 credits, (D:
6 credits)

0 (S)  4 + 10 (A)  3 + 2 (B)  2 + 12 (C)  1
30  4

 100 = 38.33[Courses taken into account in the GPA calculation]
All courses graded on a five-grading scale (including “absence”) are taken into
account in the GPA calculation. Courses taken as a part of minor/specified programs
are also taken into account in the calculation.
[Courses not taken into account in the GPA calculation]
Courses not graded on a five-grading scale, such as those graded “Credit Transfer” arenot taken into account in the GPA calculation. In addition, in the case where a student
states that “Credit Unnecessary” in registration for a certain course, in principle, his or
her grade in the course is not rated on a scale of five, and therefore the course is not taken
into account in calculating his or her GPA.
[Note: Courses graded “Credit Transfer”]
Credits awarded by other universities or institutions (including those for foreign language
proficiency tests, etc.) are recognized as those for courses provided by HU. However, in thecase where credits are awarded for any courses not rated on a five-grading scale, only astatement of “Credit Transfer” is recorded in the “Grade Evaluation” column of such courses.
See below for the details:
 In case where credits which students obtained at other universities or institutions(including those for foreign language proficiency tests, etc.) before entering HU (including
the case of transferring to HU) are recognized as those for courses provided by HU, no
five-scale grades are given to them.
 In case where credits which students obtained at other universities or institutions(including those for foreign language proficiency tests, etc.) after entering HU arerecognized as those for courses provided by HU, in principle, no five-scale grades are
given to them. However, five-scale grades may be given to them only when agreements
etc. with the institutions give reason for that. (Handling of grades varies from school toschool of HU. In case where five-scale grades are given, the given grades are taken into
account in the GPA calculation.)－ HiPRO 9 －HiPRO ９

3.

Evaluation of Achievement Level Compared to Learning Objectives of Individual
Programs
In major programs, each student’s level of achievement is checked compared toconcrete learning objectives provided in the specifications for major programs.
Students’ level of achievement is rated on a three-grading scale in major programs:
Excellent, Very Good, and Good, and students are informed of their grading results at theend of every semester.
Grades given to students in individual courses, such as S, A, B, C, help students
understand how well they have done in the courses. However, these grades are not enoughfor students to understand how far they have reached the learning objectives of their major
programs. If students can have a clear understanding of their own achievement levelcompared to the objectives, it will help them identify what they have acquired so far andwhat they lack in order to eventually reach the objectives, based on which they can develop
plans for what courses they should take in the following semester.
The evaluation of achievement level is updated every semester, and each student’s
final level of achievement is communicated to them at the time of graduation. Even if you
receive a “Good” grade at some point in time, it is possible for you to receive an “Excellent”
grade at the time of graduation if you make a continuous effort. On the contrary, even if you
receive an “Excellent” grade at some point in time, it is possible for you to receive a lower
grade later if you neglect your efforts. Students are required to continue studying hard until
graduation, by referring to the results of achievement level evaluation communicated tothem every semester.
 How to check your grades for individual courses, GPA, and level of achievement
Your grades, GPA, and level of achievement compared to program learning objectives
are available on “My MOMIJI.”

Yo
u
ca
n
ch
ec
k
th
e
gr
ad
e
ev

You can check the grade evaluation

Yo
u
can
che
ck
the
gra
de
eva
lua
tio

You can check the achievement
evaluation－ HiPRO 10 －HiPRO １０

IV. List of Minor Programs
CampusNames of Minor Programs
Integrated Arts and Sciences

Offered by:
School of Integrated
Arts and Sciences

Philosophy/Thought and Cultural Studies
History
Geography, Archaeology and Cultural Properties

Higashi
HiroshimaCampusJapanese and Chinese Literature and Languages
European and American Literature and Languages/Linguistics
Elementary School Teacher Education
Special Support School Teacher Education
Secondary School Science Education
Secondary School Mathematics Education
Secondary School Technology and Information Education
Secondary School Social Studies/Geography/History/Civic Education
Secondary School Japanese Language Education
Secondary School English Language Education
Teaching Japanese as a Second Language
Health and Sports Sciences Education
Human Life Sciences Education
Music Culture Education
Art Education
Educational Studies
Psychology
Public Policy
Business Law
Economic Analysis
Mathematics
Chemistry

School of Letters

School of Education

School of Law
School of Economics
School of Science

Earth and Planetary Systems Science
Mechanical Systems Engineering
Transportation Systems Program
Educational Program for Materials and Processing
Educational Program for Energy Transform Engineering
Electrical, Systems and Information Engineering Program
Electronic Devices and Systems Program
Applied Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Biotechnology
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Architecture and Building Engineering

School of Engineering

Integrative Hydrospheric Science Program
Applied Animal and Plant Science Program
Food Science Program
Molecular Agro-Life Science Program
Informatics and Data Science Program

School of Applied
Biological Science
School of Informatics
and Data Science

Students should read the instructions of minor programs (see p. HiPRO 7) carefully togain a firm understanding of the minor program which they want to take, such as learning
objectives, before applying for taking the program.

－ HiPRO 11 －HiPRO １１

V. List of Specified Programs[Programs for learning special fields of study not covered by major programs]
CampusNames of Specified Programs
Global Peace Leadership Program
Hiroshima Peace Initiative Leader Program

Higashi
HiroshimaCampusHeadquarters for Education

Fostering Globally-Minded Teachers

School of Education

Science Communicator Program

School of Science

Fundamental Statistics

School of Informatics
and Data Science/
Information Media Center

Fundamental Information Processing
Building Professional English Skills
Study Program for Building Trilingual Language
SkillsKasumiCampusOffered by:

Institute for Foreign Language Research and
Education

Accessibility Leader Program

Accessibility Center

Diversity & Inclusion Program

Research Center for Diversity and Inclusion

Training Program for Clinical Trial Specialist to
Evaluate Functional Foods

School of Pharmaceutical Sciences[Programs offered for acquiring qualifications]
CampusNames of Specified Programs

Curator Qualification Course

Higashi
HiroshimaCampusSocial Researcher Qualification Course
Training Course for Advisor of Social Education (Basic
Qualification as a Supervisor of Social Education)

Offered by:
Hiroshima University Museum
School of Integrated Arts and Sciences
School of Letters
School of Education
School of Science
School of Applied Biological Science
School of Integrated Arts and Sciences
School of Letters
School of Education
School of Law
School of Education

Teacher Librarian Qualification Course

Students should read the instruction specified programs (see p. HiPRO 7) carefully togain a firm understanding of the specified program(s) that they want to take, such aslearning objectives, before applying for taking the program(s).
Qualifications related to specified programs
As shown above, specified programs are divided into two types: one is programs forlearning special fields not covered by major programs and the other is programs offered tohelp students acquire qualifications. The table below is a list of the latter, with the outlines ofqualifications related to such programs.

－ HiPRO 12 －HiPRO １２Please note that in order to acquire the qualifications, it is not enough to complete
the specified programs related to the qualifications. It is necessary to follow theprescribed procedures after earning the necessary credits for completion of the specified
program. Refer to the instruction of specified programs, etc.
Qualifications(Name of Related Specified
Programs)

Curator(Curator Qualification
Course)Social Researcher(Social Researcher
Qualification Course)

Advisor of Social
Education (Basic
Qualification as a
Supervisor of Social
Education)(Training Course for
Advisor of Social Education(Basic Qualification as a
Supervisor of Social
Education))

Teacher Librarian(Teacher Librarian
Qualification Course)

Outlines of the Qualifications, etc.
A curator is a specialist positioned in a museum according to the Museum
Act, who is engaged in collection, storage, display and research of museum
materials, and related activities. Museums under the Museum Act include history
museums, archaeology museums, art museums/galleries, zoos, botanicalgardens, aquariums, and science museums.
In order to acquire the qualification of a curator, it is necessary to acquirecredits for courses related to museums stipulated by a MEXT ministerial
ordinance and graduate from university with a bachelor’s degree. The “Curator
Qualification Course” is organized for acquiring such credits.
Please note that in order to become a curator, it is not enough to complete
the course. In order to work as a curator, it is necessary to be appointed as a
curator by a museum.
A social researcher is a research specialist with the ability to use his or her
knowledge and skills of social research to capture public opinion and market
trends and analyze social phenomena, etc.
In order to acquire the qualification of a social researcher, it is necessary toobtain credits for “courses necessary for social researchers” prescribed by theJapanese Association for Social Research. The “Social Researcher Qualification
Course” is made up of such courses.
A supervisor of social education is a specialist positioned in the secretariat to
educational boards of prefectures, cities, towns, and villages, who gives
expert/technical advice and guidance to those who are carrying out social
education activities.
In order to be appointed as a supervisor of social education, first of all it isnecessary to obtain credits for “courses related to social education to be taken atuniversity” specified in the regulations for training social education supervisors.
The “Basic Qualification as a Supervisor of Social Education” is made up of suchcourses.
Please note that to meet all requirements to be appointed as a supervisor ofsocial education, it is not enough to complete the course (namely, to acquire abasic qualification of a supervisor of social education). Only those who haveexperienced duties related to social education (e.g., duties as an assistantsupervisor of social education) for a certain period of time at administrative
organizations, etc. after acquiring a basic qualification of a supervisor of social
education are qualified as a supervisor of social education.
School libraries are indispensable for schools which aim at fostering
students’ “zest for living” with emphasis on “solid academic prowess,” “awell-rounded character,” etc., and play a role as “learning resources center” and“reading center” in schools. A teacher librarian is an expert engaged in school
library management.
In order to acquire the qualification of a teacher librarian, it is necessary to bea teacher with a teaching certificate and complete “courses for training teacher
librarians” specified by the regulations for training teacher librarians of the School
Library Law. The “Teacher Librarian Qualification Course” is made up of suchcourses.

－ HiPRO 13 －HiPRO １３

VI. HiPROSPECTS®-Related Regulations
1. Hiroshima University Rules for Education Programs

February 14, 2006
Regulation No. 5

Hiroshima University Rules for Education Programs(Overview)
Article 1 These Rules stipulate the necessary matters for the education programs of Hiroshima
University (hereinafter referred to as the “University”) pursuant to Article 19.5 of Hiroshima
University General Rules (Regulation No. 2 of April 1, 2004; hereinafter referred to as the“General Rules”).
(Purpose)
Article 2 The purpose of the education programs of the University is to provide systematic
curriculums that specify respective goals for attainment and include the assessment ofachievement levels and to provide the students with diverse learning opportunities.
(Name)
Article 3 The education programs of the University are managed under the goal-oriented
educational management system referred to as Hiroshima University Program of Specified
Education and Study (HiPROSPECTS).
(Program Types)
Article 4 The education programs consist of major programs, minor programs and specificprograms depending on their educational goals.
Article 5 The major program is a program in which a combination of liberal arts education andspecialized education is designed across academic years in a consistent and harmonious
manner for the obtainment of the bachelor’s degree.
Article 6 The minor program is a program designed to provide the students with opportunities tostudy, in parallel with their major program, the basics or overview of a different major program,in order to ensure the diversity of bachelor’s degree education and to cater for diverse abilities,
aptitudes and learning appetites of the students.
Article 7 The specific program is a program designed to provide learning opportunities of acertain field that is not specialized as part of the major programs or for the obtainment of acertified qualification.
(Establishment and Design)
Article 8
1. A major program or minor program may be established in one School or across two or more
Schools.
2. A specific program may be established in one School, etc. (including Schools, Graduate
Schools，Laboratories, and “National Joint Usage Facilities” designated by the Ministry of
Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the Joint Education and Research
Facilities on Campus; hereinafter the same shall apply) or across two or more Schools, etc.
3. In order to establish a new program, the faculty members’ committee (as stipulated in Articles
12 through 14) shall prepare a program description as stipulated in Article 15 and obtain theapproval of the Vice Executive (Educational Planning) through the School, etc. in which theprogram to be established, in principle by the end of July of the fiscal year preceding thescheduled fiscal year.
Article 9
1. A major program shall be designed with an express presentation of the students’ attainment
goal and the significance thereof as well as the professional qualities to be fostered. The
number of credits required for completing a major program shall be as stipulated in Article 44.1

－ HiPRO 14 －HiPRO １４

of the General Rules.
2. The necessary matters for taking a major program shall be stipulated by the relevant School.
Article 10
1. A minor program shall be designed for studying the basics or overview of a major program andshall consist of a selection from the major program’s courses. A minor program shall be
designed with an express presentation of the students’ attainment goal. The number of credits
required for completing a minor program shall be 16 or more and shall not exceed 30.
2. The necessary matters for taking a minor program shall be stipulated separately.
Article 11
1. A specific program shall be designed for the learning of a certain field that is not specialized aspart of the major programs or the obtainment of a certified qualification and shall consist of a
selection from courses of a major program and/or new courses. A specific program shall be
designed with an express presentation of the students’ attainment goal. The number of credits
required for completing a specific program shall be about 10.
2. The necessary matters for taking a specific program shall be stipulated separately.
(Program Management Organization)
Article 12
1. Each program shall have a faculty members’ committee to ensure responsible program
management.
2. The faculty members’ committee of a major program that constitutes the foundation forproviding a minor program shall also serve as the faculty members’ organization to ensure
responsible management of the minor program.
3. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 above, the School, etc. that intends to establish
a specific program may choose to designate a responsible faculty member for the programand not to provide a faculty members’ committee to the extent that the School, etc. considers
that that should suffice to ensure responsible program management.
Article 13
1. The faculty members’ committee of a major program shall consist of the University’s
permanent faculty members who teach specialized education subjects from among allteachers who engage in the major program and a chief member shall be appointed tosupervise the business of the faculty members’ committee.
2. A faculty member who teaches specialized education subjects that are included in two or more
major programs shall in principle choose one major program and serve as a member of its
faculty members’ committee.
Article 14 The faculty members’ committee of a specific program shall consist of the faculty
members who teach the program’s courses and a chief member shall be appointed tosupervise the business of the faculty members’ committee.
(Program Description)
Article 15 The faculty members’ committee as stipulated in Articles 12 through 14 shalldetermine the students’ attainment goals, the necessary information for choosing the program,the method for taking the program and so on and expressly stipulate such matters in therelevant program description.
(1) Major program -- Major Program Description (as per Form 1 attached hereto)(2) Minor program -- Minor Program Description (as per Form 2 attached hereto)(3) Specific programs -- Specific Program Description (as per Form 3 attached hereto)(Syllabus)
Article 16 Each teacher shall prepare a syllabus for each of his/her courses that summarizes
the necessary information for taking the subject.
(Registration)
Article 17
1. Some major programs shall be registered for at the time of the students’ enrollment in the－ HiPRO 15 －HiPRO １５

University and some other major programs may be chosen and registered for after the
student’s enrollment in the University. Each student shall register for one major program.
2. Minor programs and specific programs shall be registered for when a student has applied for a
program and obtained the approval of the relevant faculty members’ committee.
(Switching between Major Programs)
Article 18 In the event that a student wishes to switch to a different major program, the following
items shall apply as applicable.
(1) In the event that a student wishes to take a major program provided by a School other thanhis/her own, the student may register for that program after obtaining the approval pursuant
to Article 36 of the General Rules.
(2) In the event that a student wishes to take a different major program provided by his/her
School, the student may register for that program after obtaining the approval for switching
to a different Course pursuant to Article 37 of the General Rules or otherwise as stipulatedby the School.
(Student Appraisal)
Article 19
1. The Grade Point Average (GPA) shall be determined based on the student’s performanceappraisal of the courses and notified to the student for each semester as the comprehensive
performance appraisal index.
2. In addition to the performance appraisal of the courses, the student’s achievement level inrespect of the goal provided for the major program shall be appraised and notified for eachsemester.
3. In addition to the provisions of paragraphs 1 and 2 above, the necessary matters for student
appraisal shall be stipulated separately.
(Inspection and Assessment)
Article 20 The faculty members’ committee shall inspect and assess the program based on the
results of the students’ achievement level appraisal and other aspects of the program’s
execution status.
(Improvement)
Article 21
1. The faculty members’ committee shall improve the program based on the result of theinspection and assessment under Article 20.
2. The faculty members’ committee shall obtain the approval of the Vice Executive (Educational
Planning) through the School, etc. for any intended improvement of the program, except for aminor one.
(Abolishment)
Article 22 In the event that a School, etc. intends to abolish a program based on the result of
the inspection and assessment under Article 20, it shall obtain the approval of the Vice
Executive (Educational Planning).
(Miscellaneous)
Article 23 In addition to the provisions of these Rules, the necessary matters for the executionof the programs shall be as stipulated by the relevant School, etc.

－ HiPRO 16 －HiPRO １６

Form 1 (in relation to Article 15 (1))

Program name

(Japanese)(English)
1. Degree to be obtained

Major Program Description
Name of School (Course) []2. Overview
3. Diploma policy (the standards to give the degree and the students’ attainment goal)
4. Curriculum policy (the policy for the design and execution of education program)
5. Date of commencement; requirements for registration
6. Certified qualifications that may be obtained
7. Courses and their contents
8. Outcome of learning
9. Graduation thesis (research)
10. System of responsibility

Form 2 (in relation to Article 15 (2))

Minor Program Description
Name of School (Course) [Programname](Japanese)(English)

1. Overview
2. Attainment goal
3. Registration period
4. Requirements for registration
5. Maximum number of students to be registered
6. Courses and their contents
7. Requirements for completion
8. System of responsibility
9. Number of credits acceptable for completion of the program from among the student’s alreadyobtained credits(1) Number of credits acceptable from among the student’s already obtained credits from otheruniversity or institution(2) Number of credits acceptable from among the student’s already obtained credits from Hiroshima
University (including credits obtained as a non-degree student).

－ HiPRO 17 －HiPRO １７

Form 3 (in relation to Article 15 (3))

Specific Program Description
Name of School, etc. [Programname](Japanese)(English)

1. Overview
2. Attainment goal
3. Registration period
4. Requirements for registration
5. Maximum number of students to be registered
6. Courses and their contents
7. Requirements for completion
8. System of responsibility
9. Number of credits acceptable for completion of the program from among the student’s alreadyobtained credits(1) Number of credits acceptable from among the student’s already obtained credits from otheruniversity or institution(2) Number of credits acceptable from among the student’s already obtained credits from Hiroshima
University (including credits obtained as a non-degree student).

－ HiPRO 18 －HiPRO １８

2. Hiroshima University Detailed Rules for Taking a Minor Program

March 14, 2006
Approved by Vice President (Education and Research)
Hiroshima University Detailed Rules for Taking a Minor Program(Purpose)
Article 1 These Detailed Rules stipulate the necessary matters for taking a minor program fromamong the education programs of Hiroshima University (hereinafter referred to as the“University”) pursuant to the provisions of Article 10.2 of the Hiroshima University Rules for
Education Programs (Regulation No. 5 of February 14, 2006; hereinafter referred to as the“Regulation”).
(Program Names and Responsible Schools)
Article 2 The names of minor programs and the Schools that provide the respective programs
shall be as per the Exhibit hereto.
(Courses and How to Take Them)
Article 3 The courses of each minor program and how to take them shall be expressly
stipulated in the minor program description as defined in Article 15 (2) of the Regulation(hereinafter referred to as “program description”).
(Registration)
Article 4
1. A student may register for one minor program only when he/she satisfies its standards forregistration. However, a student cannot register for a minor program provided on the basis of
his/her own major program.
2. The procedure for the registration under paragraph 1 above shall be followed during thespecified period at the end of each grade and the approval or disapproval for registration shallbe determined by the faculty members’ committee of each program.
3. A student may count the course credits of the relevant minor program that have been obtained
before his/her registration for the program under paragraph 1 above into the number of credits
required for completing the program.
4. The necessary matters for the registration for a minor program shall be stipulated by the
program’s faculty members’ committee.
5. To the extent that a student is registered for a minor program, the Dean of the School of
his/her major program shall include in his/her academic transcript that he/she is taking theminor program.
(Registration Procedure)
Article 5 At the beginning of each semester, each School shall publish the offered for thesemester and their teachers.
Article 6 Each student shall follow the specified procedure to register for his/her intended
courses within the period designated by the relevant School in each semester.
(Acceptance of Already Obtained Credits of Newly Enrolled Students)
Article 7
1. The maximum number of a student’s already obtained credits (only as stipulated in
Paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 31 of Hiroshima University General Rules (Regulation No.2 ofApril 1, 2004)) acceptable for completing his/her minor program shall be less than half of thetotal number of credits required and shall be determined upon the discussion of the program’sfaculty members’ committee and expressly stipulated in the relevant program description.
2. The maximum number of a student’s already obtained credits (from the University only andincluding the credits obtained as a nondegree student) acceptable for completing his/her minor
program shall be determined upon the discussion of the program’s faculty members’committee and expressly stipulated in the relevant program description.
(Completion Approval)－ HiPRO 19 －HiPRO １９

Article 8
1. The faculty members’ committee of each minor program shall approve the program completionof the students who have been approved for graduation and have obtained the course credits
stipulated in the program description of the minor program.
2. The Dean of the School providing each minor program shall issue the minor program
completion certificate (as per the Form attached hereto) to each student who has completed
the minor program.
3. When a student completes his/her minor program, the Dean of the School of his/her major
program shall include in his/her academic transcript that he/she completed the minor program.
(Calculation Standards for the Number of Credits)
Article 9 The number of course credits shall be calculated in accordance with the provisions of
the Hiroshima University Rules for Liberal Arts Subjects (Regulation No.6 of February 14,2006) with respect to liberal arts subjects and the provisions of the relevant School’s detailed
rules with respect to specialized education subjects.
(Examination and Makeup Examination)
Article 10 The examination and makeup examination shall be conducted in accordance withthe provisions of the Hiroshima University Rules for Liberal Arts Subjects with respect to liberalarts subjects and the provisions of the relevant School’s detailed rules with respect tospecialized education subjects.
(Handling of Credits)
Article 11 The credits obtained in a minor program may be counted concurrently as the credits
required for the completion of a major program to the extent permitted by the standards of the
major program.
(Miscellaneous)
Article 12 In addition to the provisions of these Detailed Rules, the necessary matters for taking
a minor program shall be stipulated by its faculty members’ committee.
Exhibit (in relation to Article 2)(Omitted)
Form (in relation to Article 8.2)
No.
Minor Program Completion Certificate
School/Course
Name
Date of birth
I hereby certify that the above student has completed the minor program “_______” ofHiroshima University.
Date: ________________
President of Hiroshima University (Seal)－ HiPRO 20 －HiPRO ２０

3. Hiroshima University Detailed Rules for Taking a Specific ProgramMay 14, 2006
Approved by Vice President (Education and Research)

Hiroshima University Detailed Rules for Taking a Specified Program(Purpose)
Article 1 These Detailed Rules stipulate the necessary matters for taking a specific programfrom among the education programs of Hiroshima University (hereinafter referred to as the“University”) pursuant to the provisions of Article 11.2 of the Hiroshima University Rules for
Education Programs (Regulation No. 5 of February 14, 2006; hereinafter referred to as the“Regulation”).
(Program Names and Responsible Schools)
Article 2 The names of specific programs and the schools, etc. (including schools, graduate
schools，laboratories, and “joint usage facilities” designated by the Ministry of Education,
Culture, Sports, Science and Technology and the University’s joint education and researchfacilities; hereinafter the same shall apply) that provide the respective programs shall be as
per the Exhibit hereto.
(Courses and How to Take Them)
Article 3 The courses of each specific program and how to take them shall be expressly
stipulated in the specific program description as defined in Article 15 (3) of the Regulation(hereinafter referred to as “program description”).
(Registration)
Article 4
1. A student may register for a specific program when he/she satisfies its standards forregistration.
2. The procedure for the registration under paragraph 1 above shall be followed during thespecified period at the end of each term or semester and the registration period and theapproval or disapproval for registration shall be determined by the program’s faculty members’committee or responsible faculty member.
3. The students may count the course credits of the relevant specific program that have beenobtained before their registration for the program under paragraph 1 above into the number ofcredits required for completing the program.
4. The necessary matters for the registration for a specific program shall be stipulated by the
program’s faculty members’ committee or responsible faculty member.
5. To the extent that a student is registered for a specific program, the Dean of the School of
his/her major program shall include in his/her academic transcript that he/she is taking thespecific program.
(Registration Procedure)
Article 5 At the beginning of each semester, each School, etc. shall publish the courses offered
for the semester and their teachers.
Article 6 Each student shall follow the specified procedure to register for his/her intended
courses within the period designated by the relevant School, etc. in each semester.
(Acceptance of Already Obtained Credits of Newly Enrolled Students)
Article 7
1. The maximum number of a student’s already obtained credits (only as stipulated in
Paragraphs 1 and 2 of Article 31 of Hiroshima University General Rules (Regulation No.2 ofApril 1, 2004)) acceptable for completing his/her specific program shall be less than half of thetotal number of credits required and shall be determined upon the discussion of the program’sfaculty members’ committee (or, where the School, etc. does not provide the faculty members’committee, at the discretion of the responsible faculty member; the same shall apply in the－ HiPRO 21 －HiPRO ２１

following paragraph) and expressly stipulated in the relevant program description.
2. The maximum number of a student’s already obtained credits (from the University only andincluding the credits obtained as a nondegree student) acceptable for completing his/her
specific program shall be determined upon the discussion of the program’s faculty members’committee and expressly stipulated in the relevant program description.
(Completion Approval)
Article 8
1. The faculty members’ committee or responsible faculty member of each specific program shallapprove the program completion of the students who have been approved for graduation andhave obtained the course credits stipulated in the program description of the specific program.
However, the completion of a specific program shall be approved for a student who has notbeen approved for graduation to the extent that he/she has obtained the class subject credits
stipulated in the program description of the specific program and that the Dean of the Schoolof his/her major program also recognizes the student’s completion of the specific program.
2. The Dean of the School providing each specific program may issue the specific program
completion certificate (as per the Form attached hereto) to each student who has completed
the specific program.
3. When a student completes his/her specific program, the Dean of the School of his/her major
program shall include in his/her academic transcript that he/she completed the specificprogram.
(Calculation Standards for the Number of Credits)
Article 9
1. The number of course credits shall be calculated in accordance with the provisions of theHiroshima University Rules for Liberal Arts Subjects (Regulation No.6 of February 14, 2006)
with respect to liberal arts subjects and the provisions of the relevant School’s detailed ruleswith respect to specialized education subjects.
2. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 above, the calculation standards for the numberof credits of the courses that are newly offered by the School, etc. as part of a specific program
shall be determined by the program’s faculty members’ committee or responsible faculty
member pursuant to the provisions of Article 19-3.1 of the Hiroshima University General Rules
and expressly stipulated in the relevant program description.
(Examination and Makeup Examination)
Article 10 The examination and makeup examination shall be conducted in accordance withthe provisions of the Hiroshima University Rules for Liberal Arts Subjects with respect to liberalarts subjects and the provisions of the relevant School’s detailed rules with respect tospecialized education subjects.
Article 11
1. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 10 above, the examination for a course that is newly
offered by the School, etc. as part of a specific program shall be conducted in principle at theend of the term upon the end of the relevant class sessions. However, the term-end
examination may be replaced by the appraisal of reports or participation in the class sessions.
2. The method and date of an examination shall be published in advance by the relevant School,etc.
3. A student whose class attendance record is less than two-thirds of the designated class hours
shall not qualify for taking the examination. However, where a student has followed thespecified procedure to provide notification of his/her absence and the absence is recognized
as one caused by illness or other unavoidable reason, his/her qualification for taking theexamination shall be at the discretion of the teacher of the course.
Article 12
1. Notwithstanding the provisions of Article 10, with respect to the courses that are newly offeredby the School, etc. as part of a specific program, a student who was unable to take the－ HiPRO 22 －HiPRO ２２

examination due to any of the following reasons may take a makeup examination:(1) bereavement due to the death of the spouse or a relative within the third degree ofkinship;(2) injury or illness (exclusively in the case of hospitalization or similar condition);(3) act of God or other extraordinary disaster;(4) public transportation accident; or(5) other unavoidable circumstance.
2. A student who wishes to take a makeup examination of a course shall file an application in thedesignated makeup examination application form with the evidence of the reason thereof to
the Dean of the School, etc. providing the specific program, in principle within one week after
the date of the examination.
3. The student whose application for a makeup examination has been approved shall take themakeup examination, in principle on the date designated by the course’s teacher.
4. The makeup examination shall be conducted within three weeks after the date of theexamination of the relevant course.
(Handling of Credits)
Article 13 The credits obtained in a specific program may be counted concurrently as thecredits required for the completion of a major program to the extent permitted by the standardsof the major program.
(Miscellaneous)
Article 14 In addition to the provisions of these Detailed Rules, the necessary matters for taking
a specific program shall be stipulated by its faculty members’ committee or responsible faculty
member.
Exhibit (in relation to Article 2)(Omitted)
Form (in relation to Article 8.2)
No.
Specified Program Completion Certificate
School/Course
Name
Date of birth
I hereby certify that the above student has completed the specific program “_______” ofHiroshima University.

Date: ________________
President of Hiroshima University (Seal)－ HiPRO 23 －HiPRO ２３

VII. Contact Points Related to Minor and Specified Programs■ Contact points related to minor programs
Schools

Contact Point

Telephone No.

E-mail Address

School of Integrated Arts
and Sciences

Graduate School of Integrated
Arts and Sciences Support
Office(082)424-6315

souka-gaku-sien@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

School of Letters

Graduate School of Letters
Support Office(082)424-6613

bun-gaku-sien@office.hi
roshima-u.ac.jp

School of Education

Graduate School of Education
Support Office(082)424-6725

kyoiku-gakusi@office.hir
oshima-u.ac.jp

School of Law (Daytime
Course)Graduate School of Social
Sciences Support Office (incharge of School of Law)(082)424-4647

School of Economics(Daytime Course)

Graduate School of Social
Sciences Support Office (incharge of School of
Economics)(082)424-4646

School of Science

Graduate School of Science
Support Office(082) 424-7317

ri-gaku-sien@office.hiro
shima-u.ac.jp

School of Engineering

Graduate School ofEngineering Support Office (incharge of School ofEngineering)(082)424-7524

kou-gaku-gakubu@offic
e.hiroshima-u.ac.jp(082)424-7915

sei-gaku-sien@office.hir
oshima-u.ac.jp(082)424-7611

kou-gaku-gakubu@offic
e.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

Telephone No.

E-mail Address(082)424-6156

gsyugakukm-group@offi
ce.hiroshima-u.ac.jp(082)424-7611

kou-gaku-gakubu@offic
e.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

School of Applied Biological Biosphere Science Support
Science
OfficeSchool of Informatics andData Science

Graduate School ofEngineering Support Office (incharge of School ofInformatics and Data Science)syakai-gaku-sien@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp■ Contact points related to Specified Programs
Name of Program

Contact Point

Global Peace Leadership
ProgramEnglish Language-relatedProfessional Training
Program
Trilingual Speaker Training
Education Promotion Group
Program(Student Plaza 3rd floor)
Curator Qualification
CuratorSocial Researcher
Qualification Course
Accessibility Leader
Training Program
Basic Statistics
Basic Information
Processing

Graduate School ofEngineering Support Office (incharge of School ofInformatics and Data Science)－ HiPRO 24 －HiPRO ２４

Hiroshima Peace &Coexistence Leader
Training Program

Department ofIndustry-Government andCommunity Collaboration(Community Cooperation
Division)(082)424-5691

chiikirenkei@office.hiros
hima-u.ac.jp

Diversity & Inclusion
ProgramAcademic Research andIndustry-Government
Collaboration Support Group(082)-424-5643

gakujutu-ssoumu@offic
e.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

Training Course for Advisorof Social Education (Basic
Graduate School of Education
Qualification as a
Support Office
Supervisor of Social
Education)(082)424-6725

kyoiku-gakusi@office.hir
oshima-u.ac.jp(082)257-5777

kasumi-gaku-p@office.hi
roshima-u.ac.jp

Global Teacher Training
Program

Teacher Librarian
Qualification Course
Food Clinical Trial Scientist Student Support Group,
Kasumi Campus Management
Training Program
Support Office (in charge ofIf you have questions, contact the Education Promotion Group (Student Plaza 3rd floor).
Be sure to include your name and student ID number in your email.

－ HiPRO 25 －HiPRO ２５

Ⅷ. University-wide Implementation of TOEIC® L&R IP
Hiroshima University has been working on the development of human resources who
can respond to globalization. As part of its efforts, HU has implemented a university-wide
TOEIC® Listening & Reading Institutional Program. Every undergraduate student of HU isrequired to take the test twice: once in May in their first year and once in their third year orlater. (Please note that when to take the test for the second time varies depending on theschool/department that each student belongs to. For detailed information, visit the URL
shown below.)
The introduction of this program makes it possible for students to check their own
English proficiency both immediately after enrollment at HU (before starting to study English
at HU) and at the time of graduation (after studying the language for some years at HU).
There are some key benefits from the university-wide implementation of the TOEIC®
L&R IP. One is that based on the scores students earned in the program, HU can improve
the quality of its English education for students, with others shown below:Students can obtain a clear understanding of their own English proficiency by thegenerally accepted standard.
Students can use their scores as a self-marketing tool in applying for graduate
admission or job hunting, because it is a widely accepted test
High scores on the test can be applied as credits for foreign language courses(English) of the liberal arts education program of HU.

Information for Students
For the latest information about the program, visit the MOMIJI website, and move to“Academic Support” and then to “TOEIC®L&R IP Information”(https://momiji.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/momiji-top/en/learning/toeicip.html).

－ HiPRO 26 －HiPRO ２６

Ⅸ. Packages of Informatics and Data Science Courses
Hiroshima University School of Informatics and Data Science offers packages of specialized
informatics and data science courses for learning systematic analytical methodologies andinformation processing techniques necessary in various fields of study. The school recommends
students choose from among these packages, according to their fields of study.
The school believes that knowledge acquired from the recommended packages of
informatics and data science courses will help students on various occasions, such as instudying for a graduation report in their respective field of study, in studying in graduate school,
and in working in the real world after graduation.
The school hopes that many students will take the packages of informatics and data science
courses.
List of Recommended Packages of Informatics and Data Science Courses according toField of Study
Package (Field of Study)

4S(3T)○

2
2

4S(3T)
4S(3T)○

2

4S(3T)

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

4S(4T)
4S(4T)
4S(4T)
4S(4T)
4S(4T)
4S(4T)
5S(1T)
5S(1T)
5S(2T)
5S(2T)
5S(2T)

2

5S(2T)

2

5S(2T)

2
2

6S(4T)
6S(3T)

2

6S(3T)

2

6S(3T)

2

6S(3T)

2
2
2

6S(3T)
6S(4T)
6S(4T)

2

6S(4T)

Applied Biological
Science○2

Architecture

3S(2T)
3S(2T)
3S(2T)
4S(3T)

Data Science inInformation-based
Society22
2
2

Applied Chemistry,
Bioengineering,
Chemical Engineering

3S(2T)

Information
Engineering

3S(1T)

2

Machine/Transportation
Engineering

2

Medicine○

Earth and Planetary
Systems Science

2S(4T)

Bioscience2

Economics

Informatics and Data Science Courses

Fundamentals ofProbability Theory
Inferential Statistics
Basic and practice in
Categorical data analysis
Linear Regression Model
Differential Equations
Software Engineering
System Optimization
Generalized Linear
Model
Multivariate Analysis
Digital Circuit Design
Algorithms and Data
Structures
Databases
Computer Architecture
Numerical Computation
Fourier Analysis
Stochastic Modeling
Programming Languages
Survey design
Data Mining
Biostatistics
Econometrics
Image Processing
Information Society andSecurity
Natural Language
Processing
Biomedical Statistics
Visual Computing
Artificial Intelligence andMachine Learning
Parallel and Distributed
Processing
Society and Data
Analysis
Time Series Analysis
Stochastic Processes
Big Data
Data Analysis for Medical
and Welfare Policies*2

Information and Society*1

Psychology

Digital Humanities

Semester/TermIntegrated Arts andSciences

Number of credits

Classification

Course Name

○
○
○

○

○

○
○

○
○
○
○

○

○

○

○

○
○

○

○
○
○

○

○

○
○
○
○
○

○

○
○
〇
○
〇

○
○

○
○

○

○

○
○

○

○
○
○
○

○
○
○

○
○

○

○

○
○

○
○

○

○
○
○

－ HiPRO 27 －HiPRO ２７○○

Notes:Courses with “○” are included recommended packages according to respective fields of study. The
semesters/terms shown above are subject to change; please check the time schedule of each academic year.
*1 : “Geography, Archaeology, and Cultural Properties Program.”*2 : “American Literature and Languages/Linguistics Program.”

Recommended packages according to major programs are shown in the list below.
Even if the major program you belong to (or want to belong to) is not included in the list, it
is possible for you to take any of the courses shown above. The school hopes that many
students will not hesitate to take its informatics and data science courses.
Major Program

Recommended Package(School of Integrated Arts and Sciences) Integrated Arts and Sciences

Integrated Arts and Sciences(School of Letters) Geography, Archaeology and Cultural Properties, European andAmerican Literature and Languages/Linguistics

Digital Humanities(School of Education) Psychology

Psychology(School of Law) Public Policy, Business Law, Legal Profession Training Course

Information and Society(School of Economics) Economic Analysis

Economics(School of Science) Biology

Bioscience(School of Science) Earth and Planetary Systems Science

Earth and Planetary System
Science(School of Medicine, School of Dentistry, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences)
Medicine, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Dentistry, Oral Health
Science, Oral Engineering, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Medicinal Sciences

Medicine(School of Engineering) Mechanical Systems Engineering, Transportation Systems
Program, Educational Program for Materials and Processing, Educational Program forEnergy Transform Engineering

Machine/Transportation
Engineering(School of Engineering) Electrical, Systems and Information Engineering Program,
Electronic Devices and Systems Program

Information Engineering(School of Engineering) Applied Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology

Applied Chemistry,
Bioengineering, Chemical
Engineering(School of Engineering) Civil and Environmental Engineering

Data Science inInformation-based Society(School of Engineering) Architecture and Building Engineering

Architecture(School of Applied Biological Science) Applied Animal and Plant Science Program
Food Science Program, Integrative Hydrospheric Science Program, Molecular Agro-Life
Science Program

Applied Biological Science－ HiPRO 28 －HiPRO ２８

X. First-Year Internship Program (for Social Experience) for All Students
Hiroshima University provides the program entitled “First-Year Internship Program (for Social
Experience)” where all our first-year undergraduate students have the opportunities for social
and working experience in companies or organizations off the campus as well as for volunteer
activities.
The purpose of this program is to raise students’ learning motivation and help them enrich theirstudent lives by associating learning at university with social experience, as well as to give theman opportunity to think about their career path and occupational aptitude.
The contents, the methods and the host organizations for the program differ according to theschool/department. For details, please refer to the following table.
School/Department

Method of implementation of the First-Year Internship
Program (for Social Experience)

School of Integrated Arts
and Sciences

This program is implemented as part of “Introductory
Seminar for First-Year Students”. The details are
explained in the class.

－ HiPRO 29 －HiPRO ２９

Liberal Arts Education
AY2020Hiroshima University

NOTES1.

2.

3.

Classes of liberal arts education subjects are held on the HigashiHiroshima, Kasumi or Higashi-Senda Campus. Check the Liberal
Arts Education Class Timetable booklet, which will be distributed
separately, to find out on which campus each of your desired
subjects is taught, and carry out the registration procedures.
All notices to students regarding liberal arts education classes(schedule changes, class cancellations, makeup classes, classroomchanges, exam information, etc.) will be communicated via
MOMIJI. MOMIJI consists of two sections: MOMIJI Top, which
can be viewed by any user, and My MOMIJI, which can only beaccessed by using an authorized ID and password. Failure to check
MOMIJI may result in unexpected detriment, so be sure to accessboth MOMIJI sections at least once a day.
If you have any questions about information contained in theStudent Handbook, visit the relevant office and ask questions. Do
not forget to bring this handbook with you when you come to theoffice.

TOEFL and TOEIC are registered trademarks of Educational Testing Services (ETS). This publication is
not endorsed or approved by ETS.

Table of Contents
I. Principles and Purpose of Liberal Arts Education ....................................................... LAE2
II. Terms and General Notes ............................................................................................. LAE4
III. Registering for Liberal Arts Subjects ........................................................................... LAE6
1. Peace Science Courses ............................................................................................. LAE6
2. Introduction to University Education ....................................................................... LAE6
3. Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students ......................................................... LAE6
4. Area Courses ............................................................................................................ LAE7
5. Foreign Languages ................................................................................................... LAE8(1) English ................................................................................................................. LAE8(2) Non-English Foreign Languages ......................................................................... LAE9
6. Information and Data Science Courses .................................................................. LAE11
7. Health and Sports Courses ..................................................................................... LAE12
8. Social Cooperation Courses ................................................................................... LAE12
9. Foundation Courses ............................................................................................... LAE12
IV. Course Registration Procedures, Consultation, etc. ................................................... LAE14
V. Examinations and Grading ......................................................................................... LAE16
VI. Liberal Arts Education-Related Regulations, etc. ...................................................... LAE18
1. Hiroshima University Liberal Arts Education Course Completion Regulations ... LAE18
2. Handling of Credit Approval for Foreign Language Proficiency Tests, etc. ......... LAE21
VII. Contact Information of Offices in Charge of Liberal Arts Education andStudent Support at Each School ................................................................................ LAE23
VIII. Foreign Language Subjects for IGS Students ............................................................ LAE24
IX. Rules Concerning the Approval of Credits Acquired by the Japanese Language
Proficiency Test ........................................................................................................ LAE28
X. Location Map of School Buildings and Classrooms .................................................. LAE30

－
－
―LAE
LAE 11―

I. Principles and Purpose of Liberal Arts Education
Principles of Liberal Arts Education
In keeping with its founding spirit, which honors the regional characteristics and internationalism ofHiroshima—an international city of peace and culture—and in order to respond to the demands ofsociety as one of the largest comprehensive universities in Japan, Hiroshima University offers liberalarts education to cultivate within students a broad and deep cultural sensitivity, comprehensive
judgment and rich humanity. By providing specialized education on the basis of a holistic liberal arts
education, we aim to develop individuals who can contribute to international society by working topromote international understanding and world peace based on human dignity and love.

Purpose of Liberal Arts Education

The purpose of liberal arts education is to cultivate rich humanity supported by a broad education.
Students are expected not only to acquire basic knowledge and skills that link directly to their specialty,
but also to develop academic interest in a wide range of fields and cultivate the ability to approach thingsin an interdisciplinary and comprehensive manner. We hope that you will make the best use of what you
have learned through liberal arts education to achieve your personal growth and contribute to a better
future for mankind.

[Conceptual illustration of liberal arts education]
Peace Science
Courses Think about peace fromvarious angles and deepen
your understanding of peace.

 Acquire the knowledge andskills necessary to learn atuniversity.
 Cultivate rich sensitivity anda flexible imagination.

Common Subjects
 Deepen your understandingof different languages andcultures.
 Acquire the basic knowledge
needed in an informationsociety.
 Learn how to improve yourphysical health and maintainhealth.
 Improve your basic capability
as a member of society.

Broaden your horizons
Change your perspective(Interdisciplinary,comprehensive)
Build a foundation forlearning(Basic skills)

Foundation
Courses Acquire basic knowledge andskills.

―LAE
LAE 22―－－

Discover and develop yourself.

Basic Courses in
University Education

Subject Type of Liberal Arts Education

To achieve the principles and purpose of liberal arts education, students will select and learn subjects fromfour major categories: Peace Science Courses, Basic Courses in University Education, Common Subjects,
and Foundation Courses. Basic Courses in University Education and Common Subjects are further divided
into several subcategories.
[Subject Type]
Peace Science
Courses

Basic Courses in University
Education
Introduction to University
Education
Introductory Seminar forFirst-Year Students

Common Subjects

Foundation Courses

Area Courses
Foreign Languages (English,
Non-English Foreign
Languages)
Information and Data Science
Courses
Health and Sports Courses
Social Cooperation Courses[Educational Goals of Each Subject Type]
Subject Type

Common Subjects

Basic Courses in
University
Education

Peace Science Courses

Educational Goals
To provide students with the opportunity to think about peace from various
perspectives, such as war/conflict, the abolition of nuclear weapons, poverty,
starvation, population growth, the environment, education and culture, andthereby to deepen their understanding of peace

Introduction to
University
Education

To enable students to understand the significance and objectives of studying atuniversity and acquire the skills and attitude necessary for studying at university

Introductory
Seminar for FirstYear Students

To develop students’ ability to think logically, based on facts and evidence,
regarding historical and contemporary issues facing humankind and society, toexamine their own thoughts critically, and to express their own ideas effectively

Area Courses

To help students explore how knowledge accumulated by mankind has beencreated and developed, and what concepts underlie such knowledge, from
cultural, social and natural scientific perspectives, and learn intellectualtechniques required across disciplines, beyond their specialized fields

Foreign Languages• English• Non-English
Foreign
Languages

To develop students’ communication skills necessary for receiving andtransmitting information effectively in various foreign languages, and deepen
their knowledge and understanding of different languages and cultures, so as toenable them to play an active role in the era of globalization

Information andData Science
Courses

To equip students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to use data in
today’s advanced information society, develop their understanding of theusefulness and problems of computers and information-related ethical issues, so
as to ensure the proper use of data and grow up their stance toward newtechnology.

Health and Sports
Courses

To introduce students to scientific theories for promoting health and physicalstrength, and develop an attitude of enjoying sports throughout their lifetime aswell as social skills, such as manners and cooperation, through the practice ofsports suited to their own aptitudes and sports skills

Social Cooperation
Courses

To help students understand diversity in society and improve their ability toparticipate in and contribute to society through engaging in various practicalactivities

Foundation Courses

As pre-specialized education, which is organically linked to specialized
education, Foundation Courses are aimed at providing students with the basic
knowledge necessary to understand specialized studies in their chosen areas,
and thereby providing them with the logical structure and system of the basic
disciplines and helping them acquire the knowledge and skills necessary forfurther academic development.

－
－
―LAE
LAE 33―

II. Terms and General Notes
1.

Academic Term, Term, and Semester

At Hiroshima University, the academic year is divided into two semesters: the first (spring) semester(from April 1 to September 30) and the second (fall) semester (from October 1 to March 31 of thefollowing year). Students register for subjects of their own choice each semester, in principle. Eachsemester is further divided into two terms, making a total of four terms in a year (from the first term to thefourth term). There are two types of subjects, depending on the class method: term subjects for whichclasses are held two classes a week over one term, and semester subjects for which classes are held a classa week over one semester (i.e., two terms).
In general, we refer to the first (spring) semester of the first year as the “first semester,” the second(fall) semester of the first year as the “second semester,” the first (spring) semester of the second year as
the “third semester,” and the second (fall) semester of the second year as the “fourth semester,” and so on.
School
1st YearYear
Academic
1st (Spring) Semester 2nd (Fall) Semester
Term
Term
Semester2.

1st Term

2nd Term 3rd Term

1st Semester

4th Term

2nd Year
1st (Spring) Semester
1st Term

2nd Semester

2nd (Fall) Semester

2nd Term 3rd Term

3rd Semester

4th Term…

4th Semester

Class Subjects and Credits(1) Class subjects
Liberal arts education subjects offered in this academic year can be checked on My MOMIJI.
Students in the evening course of the School of Law or the School of Economics may takesubjects offered during the daytime class hours, up to the specified number of credits, regardlessof the campus on which the subject is taught. Subjects offered during evening class hours may
be taken only by approved students enrolled in specific schools.
(2) Credits and acquisition of credits
To graduate from the university, students are required to complete the required minimum
number of credits specified in the Course Registration List (Rishu Kijunhyo) of their school.
Credits will be given when a student passes the examinations, etc. for each subject. The
number of credits for each subject is determined based on the Credit Calculation Standards
specified elsewhere, taking into account the amount of time required for the completion of agiven subject, including time for preparation and review. For details, refer to the syllabus posted
on My MOMIJI.
[Number of Credits and Study Hours (example)]
Class Format(No. of credits)

Study Hours

Breakdown of Study Hours

Lecture (2 credits)

90 hours(2 hours of lessons + 4 hours of preparation/review)  15

Seminar/Practical
Training (1 credit)

45 hours(2 hours of lessons + 1 hour of preparation/review)  15

Experiment (1 credit)

45 hours(3 hours of lessons + 0 hours of preparation/review)  15

Notes:
1. As per the relevant law, for every subject, one credit requires 45 hours of study including
preparation and review.
2. For some subjects, different calculation standards may apply. For details, refer to theHiroshima University Liberal Arts Education Course Completion Regulations (pp. LAE
18–20).

― LAE 4―
－ LAE 4 －

In principle, the same subject taken more than once will only be counted once toward
graduation. Credits will not be awarded for retaken subjects. However, the following subjects
are repeatable, and students will receive credits for each successful completion, up to apredetermined maximum number.
[Subjects with Repeatable Credits]
Foreign Languages

Health and Sports Courses
Social Cooperation Courses

3.

Communication I, Communication II,
Field Research in the English-speaking World,
Advanced English for Communication,
Foreign Languages: Basic Studies (classes are held
during evening hours),
Overseas Language Seminar
Practicum in Sports, Sports Theory and Exercise
Overseas Field Studies,
Overseas Field Studies: Advanced,
Independent Study: Front Runner Program

Others(1) University Year in which the subject is taken
The school year for which a subject is intended to be taken is referred to as the “University Yearin which the subject is taken.” For example, in the case of a subject whose University Year inwhich the subject is taken is “2,” you can take that subject from your third or fourth semester.
The target Year and semester in which the subject is offered differ depending on the subject.
Please refer to the syllabus posted on My MOMIJI for more detail.
(2) Designated class period
As for required subjects, required elective subjects, and some recommended subjects, specified
in the Course Registration List, etc. of each School, Department/Cluster, Course, Major or
Program (hereinafter “each School, etc.”), follow the instructions given by your school. These
subjects should be taken on the designated day of the week and period.
For a class-designated subject taught by multiple instructors, confirm the name of the instructor
in charge by referring to the Specific Course Information of Liberal Arts Education Programon the Registering/Checking Courses section of My MOMIJI.
(3) Students requiring special assistanceIf you require special assistance to study at the university, consult the Liberal Arts Education
Section of the Education Promotion Group (on the first floor of the administration building of
the School of Integrated Arts and Sciences) or the Student Support Office of your school.
(4) Important notes for course registration in the second year onward
The name of a subject may be changed; be sure to check the Corresponding Table for Liberal
Arts Education Course, provided in the Liberal Arts Education section on the MOMIJI Top
Page (https://momiji.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/momiji-top/learning/ kyouyou/), etc.

－―LAE
LAE55－―

III. Registering for Liberal Arts Subjects
1.

Peace Science Courses
1)

Goals
Peace Science Courses are aimed at deepening students’ understanding of peace by encouraging
them to think about it from various perspectives, such as war/conflict, the abolition of nuclear
weapons, poverty, starvation, population growth, the environment, education, and culture.

* Purpose of offering Peace Science Courses: Hiroshima University upholds the pursuit ofpeace as one of its five guiding principles. Hiroshima University students are expected tocultivate their awareness of peace. Needless to say, to promote peace, it is necessary to facesquarely the horrors of war and nurture a perspective for seeking disarmament including
nuclear abolition. It is also important to think about peace from various perspectives, such as
poverty, starvation, population growth, the environment and culture. We offer these courses toprovide students with an opportunity to think about peace.
2)

3)

2.

Introduction to University Education

1)

2)

3)

3.

Content
Each instructor gives lectures on peace-related topics from the standpoint of his/her own
specialized field, to provide students with the opportunity to think about peace.
In every peace subjects, students are required to submit a report about what they thought about
peace after visiting a peace monument and viewing a video about peace.
Important notes for course registration
a. A student should select a subject from those offered in the class periods designated by
his/her school.
For the periods designated by each school and the subjects offered, see the Liberal Arts
Education Class Timetable or My MOMIJI.
b. The maximum number of credits obtainable from Peace Science Courses is two (onesubject).

Goals
Introduction to University Education is aimed at helping students understand the significanceand objectives of studying at university and acquire the skills and attitude necessary for studying
at university
Content
This subject helps students clarify what they aim to study at university and their learning
objectives. They will also learn how to create reports, ethical standards for collecting anddisseminating information, how to interact with others, and the facilities and various systems of
the university.
Important notes for course registration
Attend classes in the period designated by your school.
For the designated class period, follow the instructions given by your school or see My MOMIJI.

Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students

1)

2)

Goals
This seminar is aimed at helping students acquire the ability to think logically, based onevidence, about historical and contemporary issues facing humankind and society, criticallyexamine their own thoughts, and express their own ideas effectively.
Content
Unlike in high school where most classes are taught as passive lectures, at university students
are expected to take the initiative in their learning. The seminar is designed to develop in
students an attitude of learning independently and expressing their opinions actively. Student’s
self-study attitude, participation in class discussions and performance in Q&A sessions will be―LAE
LAE 66―
－
－

3)

4.

evaluated.
All students must take two credits from the Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students.
In principle, classes are taught in a small group setting with about 10 students. However, insome schools, classes are conducted in a large group format.
Important notes for course registration
Being fully aware of their status as a university student, students should prepare for class well tounderstand the materials to be covered in class and actively participate in class.
For details, follow the instructions of your school.

Area Courses
1)

2)

3)

Goals
Subjects under this category are aimed at having students explore how knowledge accumulated
by humankind has been created and developed, and what concepts underlie such knowledge,
from cultural, social and natural scientific perspectives, and learn the intellectual techniques
required across disciplines, beyond disciplinary boundaries.
Content
These subjects provide students with the basic knowledge necessary to inherit civilization andpursue intellectual creation and inspire an intellectual interest in various academic disciplines.
This category consists of two groups of subjects: Courses in Arts and Humanities/Social
Sciences, and Courses in Natural Sciences.
Important notes for course registrationa. All students are required to take four credits of Courses in Arts and Humanities/Social
Sciences and four credits of Courses in Natural Sciences. A total of eight credits are
required in this category. In Area Courses, each school designates a specific time slot orclass period in which its students should take a subject. By taking a subject (two credits)offered in the period designated by your school each semester, you will be able to obtain atotal of eight credits. You can also take an area course subject held in a class period otherthan the designated period.
b. Some schools require more than eight or more credits of these subjects for graduation.
Also note that subjects designated as required subjects, required elective subjects andrecommended subjects vary depending on the school, so refer to the Course Registration
List specified by your school or other relevant sources.
c. For designated periods and subjects offered, check My MOMIJI.

－
－
―LAE
LAE 77―

5.

Foreign Languages

Goals
Foreign language subjects are aimed at developing students’ communication skills necessary to receive
and transmit information effectively in various foreign languages, and deepening their knowledge andunderstanding of different languages and cultures, to prepare them to play an active role in the era ofglobalization.

(1) English
1)

Content
Classes are organized according to students’ proficiency levels, in principle.
 Basic English Usage
This course is designed for students to acquire the vocabulary and grammar skills
necessary for everyday communication in English (equivalent to a TOEIC ® L&R Test
score of 600) though self-study via WBT (Web-Based Training).
a. Basic English Usage I (held in the first semester, in principle)
b. Basic English Usage II (held in the second semester, in principle)
 Communication I, II
a. Communication I A, Communication I B (held in the first semester, in principle)
I A focuses on speaking skills and I B focuses on reading skills, to develop students’basic English skills.
b. Communication II A, Communication II B (held in the second semester, in principle)
II A focuses on writing skills and II B focuses on listening skills, to develop students’basic English skills.
 Communication III
Communication III A, Communication III B (held in the third and fourth semesters)
This course is designed for students to enhance their basic skills acquired inCommunication I and II, with III A focusing on presentation skills and III B focusing
on comprehension skills.
 Communication Seminar
This course is designed for students to improve their command of English to communicate
in English in everyday situations and in an international environment.
The Communication Seminar is a subject offered in place of Basic English Usage, forstudents in the Department of Integrated Global Studies of the School of Integrated Arts
and Sciences, the Program of Medicine of the School of Medicine, the Program ofDentistry of the School of Dentistry, the Program of Pharmaceutical Sciences of the Schoolof Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the Program of Medicinal Sciences of the School of
Pharmaceutical Sciences.
a. Communication Seminar I
b. Communication Seminar II Field Research in the English-speaking WorldThis program allows students to participate in language training at a university in an
English-speaking country and learn English and the culture of the English-speaking
country while experiencing life in that country. Credits are obtainable from this program.
As a rule, one credit is granted for 30 hours of training at the host university (up to four
credits may be granted). Credits are approved based on the evaluation by the host
university. This program is open to all students, regardless of their year of study.
Some schools approve credits earned from overseas language training as credits of
Basic English Usage, Communication Seminar, I, II, or III. For details, contact the Student
Support Office of your school. Note that the name of the subject and grade may not be
replaced once the credit has been awarded.
For detailed information on the program and registration procedures, see the syllabus.

― LAE 8―－ LAE 8 －

[Flow of approval of credits for overseas language training]
Overseas Language
Training

Approved as credits of Field
Research in English-Speaking
Countries

Approval ofcredits

Role of approved
credits(either one)

Included in therequired English
credits

Approved as credits of othercorresponding subjects offeredby the student’s school

Not included in therequired English
credit* Be sure to complete the prescribed procedures, as instructed in the guidance session.

2)Online English Seminar I, II, III (http://onleng.hiroshima-u.ac.jp)
In these subjects, students will perform self-study on specific themes such as fast reading
training, listening comprehension training and vocabulary/grammar study, using computers.
Thirty hours of self-study equals one credit. The credit will be awarded if a student passes
the term-end exam.
For detailed information on registration procedures, visit the URL above or see thesyllabus.

➆

Advanced English for Communication
This course is designed for improving higher English communication skills throughvarious communicative activities.

Important notes for course registration
 Graduation Requirements for English subjects
Refer to the Graduation Requirements specified by your school, etc. to check the required
number of credits and subjects. Some schools, etc. allow credits earned from Field
Research in the English-speaking World and Online English Seminar I, II or III to be
counted toward the required English credits for graduation (number of credits required).
For details, refer to the Graduation Requirements specified by your school, etc.
 Approval of credits earned from courses other than regular class subjects
Students who have obtained the specified scores or grades on foreign language proficiency
tests, such as TOEIC®, TOEFL®, and EIKEN, will be awarded credits, in accordance withthe standards specified separately. (Refer to pp. LAE 21–22 “Handling of Credit Approval
for Foreign Language Proficiency Tests, etc.”)
Some schools approve credits obtained from courses taken at the Open University ofJapan. For details, contact the Student Support Office of your school.

(2) Non-English Foreign Languages

As Non-English Foreign Languages, seven languages are offered: Arabic, Chinese, French, German,
Korean, Russian and Spanish. These seven languages include major world languages that are
inseparable from the development of modern and contemporary civilizations, and languages of Asian
countries geographically close to Japan.
1) Content
 Types of subjects－－―LAE
LAE 99―a.

Basic Foreign Language I･II (held in the first and second terms respectively, twoclasses a week)
This subject is aimed at having students learn the basics of pronunciation and notation,
basic grammar, and sentence patterns, and acquire basic conversation skills such as
greetings.
b. Basic Foreign Language III･IV (held in the third and fourth terms respectively, twoclasses a week)
Following Basic Foreign Language I･II, this subject is also aimed at having students
learn the basic sentence patterns and grammar. Students will learn elementary-level
expressions and basic-level communication skills, using audiovisual materials.
c. A student who wants to learn his/her chosen second foreign language more deeply
may take an Intensive Foreign Language course.
Intensive Foreign Language I A (held in the first term, two classes a week)
Intensive Foreign Language I B (held in the second term, two classes a week)
Intensive Foreign Language II A (held in the third term, two classes a week)
Intensive Foreign Language II B (held in the fourth term, two classes a week)
Classes are taught by native speakers of the language, in principle. By organicallycombining Intensive Foreign Language (two classes a week) with Basic Foreign Language(two classes a week), students can study the language intensively, four times a week, todevelop practical skills in the four areas of speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Intensive Foreign Language is offered for Chinese, French, German, Korean and Spanish.
Please note that you may not be able to take this subject due to timetable conflicts,
depending on your school.
The four classes (two Basic Foreign Language classes and two Intensive Foreign
Language classes) held each week are interrelated. By attending four classes a week,
students will be able to develop practical language skills in an intensive manner. To
achieve the desired results, your active class participation is of course essential.
NB: The number of classes held is limited. If the number of applicants exceeds thecapacity, a lottery will be held. An explanatory meeting will be held if necessary; besure to attend it.




2)

Examples of how to take Intensive Foreign Language: (in the case of French)[First term] Basic French I (two classes a week), Intensive French I A (two classes a week)[Second term] Basic French II (two classes a week), Intensive French I B (two classes a week)[Third term] Basic French III (two classes a week), Intensive French II A (two classes a week)[Fourth term] Basic French IV (two classes a week), Intensive French II B (two classes a week)

In addition, to support students’ out-of-class studies, the Institute for Foreign Language
Research and Education offers various learning programs for a second foreign language(Preparation course for Diplom Deutsch in Japan, German conversation course, etc.).
If you participate in a language training program offered in China, France, Germany,
Russia, South Korea or Spain by Hiroshima University or an educational institution in thatcountry, and meet the prescribed requirements, the credits earned from the training
program will be recognized as credits for Overseas Language Seminar. For details, see thesyllabus of Overseas Language Seminar.

Important notes for registration
 Graduation Requirements for Non-English Foreign Languages
Some schools specify languages that students may choose or must take, and the number ofcredits that must be earned from the Second Foreign Language. Refer to the Graduation
Requirements of your school, etc.
 Other notes
a. For Basic Foreign Language II, III, IV, you must choose the same language as the one
you took for Basic Foreign Language I.
b. For periods in which classes are held, follow the instructions given by your school.
－－―LAE
LAE 1010―

6.

Information and Data Science Courses
1)

2)

3)

Goals
Information and Data Science Courses are aimed at having students acquire the basic knowledge
and skills necessary to use data in today’s advanced information society, develop theirunderstanding of the usefulness and problems of computers and information-related ethicalissues, to ensure the proper use of data, and grow up their stance toward new technology.
Content
a. Lecture-based subjects“Elements of Information Literacy”
The teaching method of this subject comprises lectures and practical training, except
guidance and term-end examination, etc. A total of 12 classes are held, with lectures andcorresponding practical training occurring alternately. The lectures cover various topics,
including “fundamentals of computer and network technology,” “communication,”“investigation and information,” and “media and information society,” encouraging
students to think about these issues from various angles. Students will also learn about
information ethics through lectures and online materials.
Lectures and practical training are conducted in different classrooms. Please note thatyou may need to travel to a different classroom every period.
“Introduction to Information Literacy”
Classes are only held on the Higashi-Senda Campus.
Classes are a combination of lecture and demonstration, covering the fundamentals ofcomputer and network technology and the possibility and problems of an informationsociety.
b. Practical training-based subjects“Exercise in Information Literacy”
After the practical training on basic computer operations, the use of office tools, the use of
networks, and information ethics, students will learn the basic skills necessary for problem
solving and information receipt and transmission, in line with specific themes. Classes are
conducted by the Information Media Center and some schools that set “Information
Utilization Seminar” as a required or required elective subject.
Important notes for course registration
 Graduation Requirements for Information and Data Science Courses, and selection ofsubjects
a. If your school requires students to take “Exercise in Information Literacy” offered by
the school as a required or designated subject, you must take that subject.
b. If your school requires students to take “Elements of Information Literacy” as arequired subject, you must take that subject.
c. If your school requires students to take “Elements of Information Literacy” as adesignated subject, or to take “Elements of Information Literacy” or “Exercise inInformation Literacy” as required elective subjects (without requiring “Exercise inInformation Literacy” to be taken as a designated subject), you must take “Elementsof Information Literacy” offered in the first (spring) semester.
d. Students in the School of Law and the School of Economics (Evening Course) shouldtake “Introduction to Information Applications” held on the Higashi-Senda Campus.
 Other important notes
a. For “Elements of Information Literacy,” a guidance session will be held in the firstweek.
The date, time and classroom will be announced on the Liberal Arts Education section
on MOMIJI or My MOMIJI. Dates/times and classrooms differ depending on theschool.
During the guidance session, students will be asked to fill out a questionnaire
about their experience of computer use. Students will be divided into classes based on
the questionnaire results. Depending on the class, you may have to go to a different
classroom on the second week. So be sure to check the classroom on the Liberal Arts
Education section on MOMIJI or My MOMIJI.
― LAE 11―
－ LAE 11 －

b.

7.

Health and Sports Courses

1)

2)

3)

8.

Goals
Subjects in this category are aimed at having students learn scientific theories for promoting
health and physical strength, and develop an attitude of enjoying sports throughout their lifetime
as well as social skills, such as manners and cooperation, through the practice of sports suitable
for their own aptitudes and sports skills.
Content
As subjects that encourage students to think about health throughout their life, lecture subjects,
practical training subjects and exercise subjects are integrated and offered under one subject
category. As practical training-based subjects, “Practicum in Sports A” and “Practicum inSports B (primarily for students with disabilities or illness)” are offered. As a lecture-based
subject, “Health and Sports Sciences” is offered. An exercise subject that combines practicaltraining and a lecture titled “Sports Theory and Exercise” is also available.
Important notes for course registrationa. Graduation Requirements (required subjects, elective subjects, the required number ofcredits for graduation, etc.) vary depending on the school, etc. Check the Course
Registration List specified by your school.
b. “Practicum in Sports A,” “Practicum in Sports B,” and “Sports Theory and Exercise” arefree repeatable subjects. You can take these subjects repeatedly, even if the instructor,
subject name or sport is the same. However, in the first year, you can take one subject onlyin the first and second terms, and one subject only in the third and fourth terms (except for
intensive courses).
c. For “Practicum in Sports A,” “Practicum in Sports B” and “Sports Theory and Exercise,” aguidance session will be held in the first class. Details about the guidance session including
the place, what to wear, and the preparation of athletic shoes will be available on thesyllabus and the Liberal Arts Education section on MOMIJI.
d. The schedule of guidance sessions for intensive courses will be posted the Liberal Arts
Education section on MOMIJI.

Social Cooperation Courses

1)

2)

3)

9.

The “Exercise in Information Literacy” held in the second (fall) semester by the
Information Media Center is offered for students who retake the subject, with a limit
set on the number of attendees. Therefore, remember you may not be able to attend
classes.

Goals
Subjects in this category are aimed at helping students understand diversity in society andimprove their ability to participate in and contribute to society through engaging in various
practical activities.
Content
Social Cooperation courses are designed to help students develop the basic skills necessary towork, as responsible members of society, in collaboration with a wide range of people at theirworkplace or in the community. In addition to subjects related to volunteer education and career
education.
Important notes for course registration
Graduation Requirements (required subjects, elective subjects, the required number of credits
for graduation, etc.) vary depending on the school, etc. Check the Graduation Requirements
specified by your school.

Foundation Courses

1)

Goals
Foundation Courses are offered under the program of pre-specialized education, which isorganically linked with specialized education. Foundation Courses are aimed at providing－－―LAE
LAE 12
12―

2)

3)

students with the basic knowledge necessary to understand specialized studies in their chosenareas, and thereby providing them with the logical structure and system of the basic disciplines
and helping them acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for further academic development.
Content
Subjects in this category provide students with the basic knowledge and skills required tounderstand the logical structure and pursue studies in their chosen specialized fields. Subjects
that cover elementary level content are available for students who have not studied particularsubjects in high school (such as “Foundation physics for life science,” “Foundation biology forlife science,” etc.)
Important notes for course registration
For the required subjects and the minimum number of required credits in the Foundation
Courses category required for graduation, refer to the Course Registration List specified by yourschool. Class subjects other than those listed in the Graduation Requirements may not be
included as the Graduation Requirements.

－
－
―LAE
LAE 1313―

IV. Course Registration Procedures, Consultation, etc.
1.

Course Registration Procedures
Students must create a study plan based on the Graduation Requirements (Rishu Kijunhyo) specified
by their school, with using the Syllabus as a reference, and then register for the subjects they intend
to take during the designated course registration period. Please note that you cannot register for thesame subject more than once in the same semester (first and second terms, or third and fourth terms).
If the number of applicants exceeds the enrollment limit, a computerized random draw will be held,
so be sure to register for a subject with an enrollment limit, check the draw results on My MOMIJI.
Students will not receive credits for subjects they have not registered, even if they attend classes
and take examinations.
The details of the registration procedure for each subject will be posted on My MOMIJI before
the start of each term.

2.

Consultation for Course Registration
If you have questions or want to schedule a consultation regarding course registration for liberal arts
education subjects, contact the Liberal Arts Education Section of the Education Promotion Group or
the Higashi-Senda Area Support Office. For questions or consultations regarding the Graduation
Requirements specified by each school, you should contact the Student Support Office of your school.
For contact information, see p. LAE 23.

Note: Leave of absence due to illness or some other reason
In liberal arts education subjects, students wishing to take a leave of absence for two consecutive
weeks or longer due to illness or other compelling reason must submit a prescribed Leave of Absence
Application Form to the Students Support Office of their school, together with a document certifying
the reason for absence (e.g., a medical certificate). In the case of a leave of absence of less than two
weeks, you should apply directly to the instructor in charge of each relevant subject.
Please note that there is a different application form for a leave of absence due to practicaltraining such as practice teaching and caregiving training.
If you are absent from an examination due to illness or some other compelling reason, follow theprescribed procedures described in 4. Makeup Examinations section on p. LAE 16.
3.

Learning Support Room
The Learning Support Room has been established to enhance students’ understanding of their studies,by providing additional learning support outside of regular class hours. In the Learning Support
Room, graduate students, etc. will provide students with advice on how to study, and study-related
problems to help them find solutions or clues. Learning Support Room service for English, chemistry,mathematics and physics is available from 16:30 to 18:30 on the days during term of classes.
Students may also seek advice from instructors for seven subjects—the above-mentioned
subjects plus biology, geology and information.
Detailed information on liberal arts education, including course registration procedures and the
Learning Support Room, is available on the Liberal Arts Education section on MOMIJI(https://momiji.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/momiji-top/learning/kyouyou/).

―LAE
LAE 1414―－－

 Regarding MOMIJI

MOMIJI is a system for providing the students of Hiroshima University with essential information
about academic and campus life. MOMIJI consists of two sections: MOMIJI Top and My MOMIJI.
MOMIJI Top provides general information regarding events, club activities, various procedures, etc.,
and is open to public access. My MOMIJI is only accessible by those who have authorized access, bylogging in with their HU ID (hirodai ID) and HU password (hirodai password)(1) HU ID (hirodai ID) and HU password (hirodai password)
Students will receive their own HU ID and HU password to access My MOMIJI. By logging in to
My MOMIJI, you can view your personal information including your registered contact
information and grades, and perform various procedures including course registration andchanges. To prevent spoofing by a third party and enjoy a safe student life, be sure to keep your
HU ID and HU password confidential.
(2) Notifications, information on class cancellations/makeup classes/classroom changes/exams
Information related to studies and student life, including class cancellations, makeup classes andexams, will be announced via My MOMIJI. Be sure to access My MOMIJI at least once a day so
as not to miss important information.
(3) Course registration
Course registration should be done via My MOMIJI, during the specified course registration
period. Registration will not be accepted outside the course registration period. The course
registration period will be announced on MOMIJI Top. For some classes, adjustment of attendees
may be conducted; please follow the relevant instructions. Syllabuses can be viewed on My
MOMIJI. (Refer to p. LAE 14.)(4) Student record information
Students can access their personal information recorded in the school register (the school to which
they belong, their current address, their telephone number, their parents’ contact information, etc.)from My MOMIJI. Students’ information is used by tutors for the purpose of student guidance,
and administrative staff for emergency communications. Therefore, if any of your registeredpersonal information changes, you must immediately notify the Student Support Office of yourschool. You can make changes to your email address, mobile phone number or home phone
number via My MOMIJI, when you access it from the on-campus network (HINET 2014).
(5) Grades
Students can view their grades on My MOMIJI. Please note that some schools require aninterview and approval by the tutor or academic advisor. (See p. LAE 17.)(6) Questionnaire surveys
My MOMIJI has a questionnaire function. Student evaluation surveys are conducted online tohelp the academic staff identify problems and improve their classes.
(7) Access to My MOMIJIMy MOMIJI can be accessed from computers, tablets and smartphones connected to on-and offcampus networks. Information containing personal information (student data, grades, etc.) can beviewed only when accessing My MOMIJI through the on-campus network.
(8) Accessible hours
MOMIJI can be accessed 24 hours a day. However, the system may be unavailable at times due tomaintenance or some other reason. In these cases, the information will be posted under System
Information section on MOMIJI Top.
(9) Other important notes
The My MOMIJI FAQ is available at the following URL. Be sure to read the FAQ before you
use My MOMIJI.
https://momiji.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/momiji-top/information/attention.html
Expected ethical standards and points to note when using network services including
MOMIJI and e-mail will be explained in a class titled “Introduction to University Education.”
These matters are also explained in the “Prevention of Computer-related Problems” sectionof the Student Life Handbook. Please read and understand these instructions before using
computers and network resources.

―LAE
LAE 1515―－－

V. Examinations and Grading
1.

Term-end Examinations

a.

b.

c.

2.

Important Notes on Examinations

a.
b.

c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.

3.

4.

5.

Normally, the term-end examination of a subject is offered after 15 classes have been conducted.
Students should try to attend all classes.
Students are not allowed to sit for the term-end examination if their class attendance is less than
two-thirds of all the classes held. However, if you were absent due to illness or otherunavoidable reason and have carried out the prescribed procedures, the instructor in charge ofthe relevant subject may allow you to take the term-end exam.
Details about examinations, including dates and times, will be announced separately.
Students must present their student ID card on the desk during the exam.
Students are not allowed to take an exam without a valid student ID card. If you forget yourstudent ID card on the day of your exam, carry out the specified procedures before the exam
starts.
If students arrive late, they may not be permitted to enter the exam room.
Students are not allowed to leave the exam room during the first 30 minutes of the exam.
Students are not allowed to take answer sheets out of the exam room.
Students must turn off their mobile devices (cell phone, smartphone, etc.) and place them intheir bag. These devices are not allowed to be used for time keeping.
Items not necessary for the exam (cell phone, smartphone, etc.) are not allowed to be placed on
the desk. If you place such items on the desk or use them, you may be deemed to havecommitted cheating.
Students must follow the instructions of the supervisor (test proctor) during the exam.

Cheating

If a student engages in cheating during an exam for a Liberal Arts Education subject, he/she will
receive a failing grade (D) for all Liberal Arts Education subjects (except Introductory Seminar forFirst-Year Students) he/she is registered for during that semester. In addition, the student will facestrict disciplinary action as per the Hiroshima University Student Disciplinary Regulations.

Makeup Examinations

If a student misses some or all of the term-end exams due to illness or other unavoidable
circumstances, he/she may be allowed to take makeup exams for the missed exams. If you wish totake a makeup exam, submit a prescribed application form, together with a document objectively
certifying the reason for the absence (e.g., a medical certificate) to the Student Support Office of yourschool (or the Higashi-Senda Area Support Office [Student Support Counter] for students enrolled inan evening course of the School of Law or the School of Economics), within one week of the missed
exam. After your application for a makeup exam has been accepted, follow the instructions of the
instructor of the relevant subject.
For details, refer to Article 8 of the Hiroshima University Regulations on Liberal Arts Education
Subjects (p. LAE 19).

Special Arrangements for Examinations, etc.

Students who have difficulty taking a term-end exam, etc. under normal conditions due to physicaldisability, etc. may apply for special arrangements to the Student Support Office of their school.
For details, refer to “Special Measures Regarding Examinations, etc. for Disabled Students(Arrangement)” (School Regulations).

―LAE
LAE 16
16―
－
－

6.

Gradinga.

b.
c.

Grades will be comprehensively decided based on examinations, reports, class attendance andparticipation, etc. Grades are given in five levels of Excellent (S), Superior (A), Good (B), Fair
(C) and Poor (D). Excellent, Superior, Good, and Fair are passing grades, while Poor is a failing
grade.
Regarding the announcement of grades, students should follow the instructions given by theirschool, etc. Grades for term subjects will be announced at the same time as those for semester
subjects.
If you have any questions about your grades, you can inquire directly with the instructor in
charge of the relevant subject, or apply for a grade review by submitting the prescribed form. To
file a grade objection, fill in the necessary information in the Grade Objection Form, and submit
it together with your academic record to the Liberal Arts Education Section of the Education
Promotion Group (or the Higashi-Senda Area Support Office [Student Support Counter] forstudents enrolled in an evening course of the School of Law or the School of Economics),
during the period from the grade announcement day to the last day of the course registration
period for the following term.
Detailed information is available at the following URL:
https://momiji.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/momiji-top/learning/post_4.html

－
－
―LAE
LAE 1717―

VI. Liberal Arts Education-Related Regulations, etc.
1.

Hiroshima University Liberal Arts Education Course Completion Regulations

February 15, 2011 Regulation No. 3(Purpose)
Article 1
These Regulations shall define, based on Article 19-3 of the Hiroshima University General
Provisions (April 1, 2004 Regulation No. 2), necessary matters concerning the registration, etc. of
Liberal Arts Education subjects of Hiroshima University.
(Subject Categories & Educational Goals)
Article 2
The categories and educational goals of Liberal Arts Education subjects shall be as shown in
the following table.
Subject Category
Educational Goals

Basic Courses in
University
Education

Peace Science Courses
Introduction to
University
Education
Introductory
Seminar for FirstYear Students
Area Courses

Common Subjects

Foreign Languages

Information andData Science
Courses
Health and Sports
Courses
Social Cooperation
Courses

Foundation Courses

To provide students with the opportunity to think about peace from various
perspectives, such as war/conflict, the abolition of nuclear weapons, poverty,
starvation, population growth, the environment, education and culture, andthereby to deepen their understanding of peace
To enable students to understand the significance and objectives of studying atuniversity and acquire the skills and attitude necessary for studying at university
To develop students’ ability to think logically, based on facts and evidence, about
historical and contemporary issues facing humankind and society, to examine
their own thoughts critically, and to express their own ideas effectively
To help students explore how knowledge accumulated by humankind was created
and developed and what concepts underlie such knowledge, from cultural, social
and natural scientific perspectives, and learn intellectual techniques required
across disciplines, beyond their specialized fields
To develop students’ communication skills necessary to receive and transmit
information effectively in various foreign languages, and deepen their knowledge
and understanding of different languages and cultures, so as to enable them toplay an active role in the era of globalization
To equip students with the basic knowledge and skills necessary to use data in
today’s advanced information society, develop their understanding of theusefulness and problems of computers and information-related ethical issues, so
as to ensure the proper use of data and grow up their stance toward newtechnology.
To introduce students to scientific theories for promoting health and physicalstrength, and develop the attitude of enjoying sports throughout one’s lifetime aswell as social skills, such as manners and cooperation, through the practice ofsports suitable for own aptitudes and sports skills
To help students understand diversity in society and improve their ability toparticipate in and contribute to society through engaging in various practicalactivities
As pre-specialized education, which is organically linked to specialized
education, Foundation Courses are aimed at providing students with the basic
knowledge necessary to understand specialized studies in their chosen areas, andthereby providing them with the logical structure and system of the basic
disciplines and helping them acquire the knowledge and skills necessary forfurther academic development.

(Class Subjects & Number of Credits, etc.)
Article 3
The class subjects offered as liberal arts education subjects (hereinafter, “class subjects”), thenumber of credits, etc. shall be as shown in the Appended Table.
2
The class schedule shall be announced at the start of the academic year.
(Taking Subjects)
Article 4 How to take liberal arts education subjects shall be provided for in the by-laws of each school.
(Standards for Calculating Credits)― LAE 18―

－ LAE 18 －

Article 5
The number of credits for each class subject shall be calculated in accordance with thefollowing standards, according to the class format:(1) For lectures, one credit shall consist of 15-hours’ worth of classes.
(2) For seminars and practical training, one credit shall consist of 30-hours’ worth of classes.
(3) For experiments, one credit shall consist of 45-hours’ worth of classes.
2
In the case of a class subject taught through a combination of two or more methods, the number ofhours spent for each class method shall be determined in light of the standards prescribed in thepreceding paragraph, so that a one-credit class subject requires 45 hours of work.
3
Notwithstanding the stipulations set forth in the preceding two paragraphs, the matters in thefollowing items shall be as prescribed in the said items.
(1) For the Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students, one credit shall consist of 15-hours’ worthof classes.
(2) For Elements of Information Literacy and Exercise in Information Literacy, which are offeredunder the Information and Data Science Courses category, one credit shall consist of 15-hours’
worth of classes.
(Course Registration Procedure)
Article 6Students must register for the class subjects that they intend to take by following theprescribed procedures within the specified period each semester. However, for a class subject that
restricts the number of attendees, a student may not be granted approval to take a class even if he/she
has completed the prescribed procedure.
2
If a student fails to follow the prescribed procedure stipulated in the main text of the preceding
paragraph, he/she will not be granted approval to take a class subject. However, approval may be
given with the consent of the instructor in charge of the relevant class subject only if special
circumstances exist.
3
In principle, students may not retake class subjects for which credits have already been granted.
(Examinations)
Article 7
In principle, examinations shall be held at the end of each term. However, for some classsubjects, grade assessment may be conducted based on written assignments or in-class performance,in place of examinations.
2
The examination methods and schedule shall be announced in advance.
3
Students who attend less than two-thirds of the classes held will not be allowed to take an
examination. However, in cases where absence is taken following the predetermined procedures andis recognized as being due to illness or other unavoidable circumstances, the decision shall be left tothe instructor in charge of the relevant class subject.
(Makeup Examinations)
Article 8
A student who was unable to take an examination due to any of the reasons listed in thefollowing items may take a makeup examination.
(1) Absence due to the death of a spouse or a person within the third-degree kinship(2) Injury or illness (restricted to instances of hospitalization or equivalent circumstances)(3) Natural disaster or other extraordinary disaster(4) Sudden accident of public transportation(5) Other unavoidable circumstances
2
In principle, a student who wishes to take a makeup examination must submit a designatedapplication to the dean of the school to which he/she belongs within one week of the original
examination date of the relevant class subject.
3
In principle, a student who has been authorized to take a makeup examination must take a makeup
examination on the date and at the time designated by the instructor in charge of the relevant classsubject.
4
A makeup examination shall be conducted within three weeks after the original examination date of
the relevant class subject.
(Miscellaneous Rules)
Article 9
In addition to the matters prescribed in these Regulations, any necessary matters concerning
registration for liberal arts education subjects shall be determined by the Headquarters for Education.

－
－
―LAE
LAE 1919―

(Omitted)
Supplementary Provisions
These Regulations shall come into effect on April 1, 2020.
With regard to class subjects in liberal arts education for students who were admitted prior to
AY2019, notwithstanding the provision of the Hiroshima University Regulations on Liberal Arts
Education Subjects revised in accordance with these Regulations (hereinafter, “New Regulations”),
the provisions then in force shall remain applicable.
3
Notwithstanding the provision of the preceding paragraph, the said students may be allowed to takethe subjects stipulated in the New Regulations when it is deemed educationally beneficial, as definedby the Headquarters for Education.

1
2

Appended Table (omitted)
Note: Please check the Appended Table on My MOMIJI.

― LAE 20―
－ LAE 20 －

2.

Handling of Credit Approval for Foreign Language Proficiency Tests, etc.

As per Articles 30-1 and 31-2 of the Hiroshima University General Provisions (hereinafter, “General
Provisions”), and as elsewhere stipulated by the Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science andTechnology, students who have obtained the specified scores or grades on foreign language proficiency
tests, such as the Practical English Proficiency Test (EIKEN), TOEFL®, or TOEIC®, will be awarded
credits, as outlined below.
(1) Applicable foreign language proficiency tests
 Practical English Proficiency Test (EIKEN) TOEFL® Test
 TOEIC® public test, or TOEIC® IP test recognized by the Institute for Foreign Language
Research and Education of Hiroshima University(2) Subjects for which credits may be granted, and number of credits
 Practical English Proficiency Test (EIKEN)
GradeSubject

No. of credits

Grade 1

Basic English Usage,
Communication Seminar

Up to 2

Communication I, II, III

Up to 6

Basic English Usage,
Communication Seminar

Up to 2

Communication I, II, III

Up to 4

Grade Pre-1



TOEFL® Test
Score
Paper-based
560 or above

520 or above
Below 560

Subject

No. of credits

Basic English Usage,
Communication Seminar

Up to 2

Communication I, II, III

Up to 6

Basic English Usage,
Communication Seminar

Up to 2

Communication I, II, III

Up to 4

Internet-based
83 or above

68 or above
Below 83

Note: The score of a TOEFL ITP ® test conducted at Hiroshima University will be converted to an equivalent paperbased score shown in the above table.



TOEIC® public test or TOEIC® IP test recognized by the Hiroshima University Institutefor Foreign Language Research and Education
IP TestScore

Subject

No. of credits

860 or above

Basic English Usage,
Communication Seminar

Up to 2

Communication I, II, III

Up to 6

Basic English Usage,
Communication Seminar

Up to 2

Communication I, II, III

Up to 4730 or above
Below 860

Notes:• TOEIC® refers to TOEIC® Listening & Reading Test.
• Basic English Usage refers to Basic English Usage I and Basic English Usage II.
• Communication Seminar refers to Communication Seminar I and Communication Seminar II.
• Communication I, II refers to Communication I A, Communication I B, Communication II A, and Communication
II B.
• Communication III refers to Communication III A, Communication III B, and Communication III C.

－
－
―LAE
LAE 2121―

(3) Methods and scope of application for credit approval A student who acquired a prescribed grade or score prior to admission to Hiroshima
University and who wishes to receive credit approval as per the provisions stipulated in
Article 31-2 of the General Provisions must submit an Application for Credit Approval for
Foreign Language Proficiency Tests, etc. (designated form), in place of the Application forApproval of Previously Acquired Credits stipulated in the Hiroshima University By-Laws
Regarding Approval of Previously Acquired Credits, to the school to which he/she belongs,
along with an original copy of the certificate or score report, as a rule.
 A student who acquired a prescribed grade or score after admission and who wishes toreceive credit approval as per the provisions stipulated in Article 30-1 of the General
Provisions must submit an Application for Credit Approval for Foreign Language
Proficiency Tests, etc. to the school to which he/she belongs within two weeks after thestart of each semester, along with an original copy of the certificate or score report, as a
rule.
 Applications will be accepted only for subjects for which credits have not been granted at
the time of application.
 Upon approval, the predetermined number of credits will be granted, but no grades will beassigned.
 The number of approved credits for each subject is 1 (one).
 If you apply for approval of credits for a subject for which you are currently registered,
you must make a change to the registered content for that subject by selecting either“Credits not required,” or “Cancellation of registration.”(4) Application
 These handling rules shall be applied to students admitted in or after AY2017.
 Provisions then in force regarding the handling of credit approval for foreign language
proficiency tests, etc. for students admitted prior to AY2016 shall remain applicable,
notwithstanding the stipulations herein.

－
－
―LAE
LAE 2222―

VII. Contact Information of Offices in Charge of Liberal Arts
Education and Student Support at Each School
If you have questions or want to schedule a consultation regarding liberal arts education subjects, contact
the Liberal Arts Education Section of the Education Promotion Group or the Higashi-Senda Area Support
Office. For questions or consultations regarding the Graduation Requirements specified by each school,
contact the Student Support Office of your school.
Be sure to include your name and student ID number in your email, when you send it.
Higashi-Hiroshima Campus (Higashi-Hiroshima City) Service hours: 8:30–17:15, Monday to Friday
SchoolSchool of Integrated
Arts and Sciences

Office in Charge

Email Address

In charge of Department ofIntegrated Arts and Sciencessouka-gaku-sien@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

In charge of Department of Integrated Global Studies

School of Letters

In charge of Undergraduate Program

bun-gaku-sien@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

School of Education

In charge of Undergraduate Programkyoiku-gakusi@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

School of Law
Daytime Course

In charge of School of Law

School of Economics
Daytime Course

In charge of School of Economics

School of Science

In charge of Undergraduate Program

ri-gaku-sien@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

School ofEngineering

In charge of School of Engineering

kou-gaku-gakubu@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

School of Applied
Biological Science

In charge of Undergraduate Program

sei-gaku-sien@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

School ofInformatics and Data
Science

In charge of School of Informatics and Data Sciencesyakai-gaku-sien@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

Liberal Arts Education section of Education Promotion Group

kou-gaku-gakubu@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
gsyugaku-group@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

Note: The Liberal Arts Education Office is located on the first floor of the administration building of the School of Integrated Arts
and Sciences.

Kasumi Campus (Hiroshima City)

Service hours: 8:30–17:15, Monday to Friday

SchoolOffice in Charge

School of Medicine

Kasumi Campus Management Support OfficeStudent Support Group(In charge of School of Medicine)

kasumi-gaku-m@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

School of Dentistry

Kasumi Campus Management Support OfficeStudent Support Group(In charge of School of Dentistry)kasumi-gaku-d@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

School of
Pharmaceutical
Sciences

Kasumi Campus Management Support OfficeStudent Support Group(In charge of School of Pharmaceutical Sciences)

kasumi-gaku-p@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

Higashi-Senda Campus (Hiroshima City)

Email Address

Service hours: 12:30–21:15, Monday to Friday

SchoolOffice in Charge

School of Law
Evening Course

Higashi-Senda Area Support Office(In charge of School of Law Evening Course)

School of
Economics
Evening Course

Higashi-Senda Area Support Office(In charge of School of Economics Evening Course)―LAE
LAE 2323―－－

Email Address
senda-gaku-sien@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp

VIII. Foreign Language Subjects for IGS Students
Type I Course Requirements
Required No.
of credits
Communication Seminar

2

English （Note 3)

Communication I
4Communication II

Subjects

No. ofcredits(Note 1)

Communication Seminar I

1Communication Seminar II

1

Communication IA

3(1)Communication IB

3(1)Communication IIA

3(1)Communication IIB

3(1)Type of course
registration

Year in which thesubject is taken（Note 2）Required1
11Elective/Required1
1
1

At least 2 subjects from the four subjects above (Note 4)
12
Communication III

2

Communication IIIA

1

Communication IIIB

1

Communication IIIC

1

Elective/Required222Second Foreign
Languages

At least 2 subjects from the three subjects above
Select one language from
German, French, Spanish,
Russian, Chinese, Korean,and Arabic

4

Basic Foreign Language I

1Basic Foreign Language II

1

Basic Foreign Language III

1

Basic Foreign Language IV

1

1
Elective/Required111(Note 1) If the maximum number of credits you can acquire from a subject differs from the number of credits given to you byattending the class, the latter is shown in parentheses.
(Note 2) The number shown in the column of “Year in which the subject is taken” shows the standard year in which you canstart taking the course. If you fail to acquire credits, you can take the course later.
(Note 3) You can transfer the credits acquired by completing courses of "Field Research in the English-speaking World" ofshort-term overseas language programs, self-learning "Online English Seminar I, II, and III", or "Advanced English forCommunication" to 8 English credits required for graduation. You may also acquire credits by taking some foreign language
proficiency tests or participating in language programs. For details, please refer to the sections relating to the English of
Liberal Arts Education, “ Handling of Credit Approval for Foreign Language Skills Tests, etc ” and “ Agreement on the
Approval of Credits Acquired from Language Training at Foreign Training Institutions” in the Student Handbook.
(Note 4) It is desirable to take all four subjects.

－ LAE 24 －― LAE 24 ―Type II Course Requirements

Subjects(Note 1)Required
No. ofcredits

No. ofcredits(Note 2)Type ofcourseregistration

Year in which
the subject istaken(Note 3)

Subject Affiliation

Basic Japanese I

3 (1)

1

Liberal Arts Education

Basic Japanese II

3 (1)

1

Liberal Arts Education

Basic Japanese III

3 (1)

1

Liberal Arts Education

Basic Japanese IV

3 (1)

1

Liberal Arts Education

Advanced Japanese Vocabulary A

1

1

Morito Institute of Global Higher Education

Advanced Japanese Vocabulary B

1

1

Morito Institute of Global Higher Education

Advanced Japanese Listening A

1

1

Morito Institute of Global Higher Education

Advanced Japanese Listening B

1

1

Morito Institute of Global Higher Education

1

Morito Institute of Global Higher Education

Advanced Japanese Analysis A

12

1

Elective/Required

Advanced Japanese Analysis B

1

1

Morito Institute of Global Higher Education

Advanced Japanese Cinema A

1

1

Morito Institute of Global Higher Education

Advanced Japanese Cinema B

1

1

Morito Institute of Global Higher Education

Business Japanese A

1

1Morito Institute of Global Higher Education

Business Japanese B

1

1Morito Institute of Global Higher Education

Academic Writing A

1

1

Morito Institute of Global Higher Education

Academic Writing B

1

1

Morito Institute of Global Higher Education(Note 1) Subjects you can take will be decided on the placement test result.
(Note 2) If the maximum number of credits you can acquire from a subject differs from the number of credits given to you byattending the class, the latter is shown in parentheses.
(Note 3) The number shown in the column of “Year in which the subject is taken” shows the standard year in which you canstart taking the course. If you fail to acquire credits, you can take the course later.

－ LAE 25 －― LAE 25 ―Type III Course Requirements
Language(Note 1)
(Note 2)Required
No. ofcredits

GermanNo. of credits Type of course Year in which the subject is(Note 3)
registration
taken (Note 4)

Subjects
Basic German I

1

1

Basic German II

1

1

Basic German III

1

1

Basic German IV

1

1

Intensive German IA

1

1

Intensive German IB

11

Intensive German IIA

1

1

Intensive German IIB

1

1

4(1-4)

1

Overseas Language Seminar (German)

FrenchBasic French I

1

1

Basic French II

1

1

Basic French III

1

1

Basic French IV

1

1

Intensive French IA

1

1

Intensive French IB

11

Intensive French IIA

1

1Intensive French IIB

1

1

Overseas Language Seminar (French)
Basic Spanish I

Spanish
12

1

1

1

1

Basic Spanish IV

1

1

Intensive Spanish IA

1

1

Intensive Spanish IB

11

Intensive Spanish IIA

1
1Intensive Spanish IIB

Elective/Required1
14(1-4)

1

1

1

Basic Chinese II

1

1

Basic Chinese III

1

1

Basic Chinese IV

1

1

Intensive Chinese IA

1

1

Intensive Chinese IB

1

1

Intensive Chinese IIA

1

1Intensive Chinese IIB
Overseas Language Seminar (Chinese)
Basic Korean I1

14(1-4)

1

1

1

Basic Korean II

1

1

Basic Korean III

1

1

Basic Korean IV

1

1

Intensive Korean IA

1

1

Intensive Korean IB

11

Intensive Korean IIA

1

1

Intensive Korean IIB
Overseas Language Seminar (Korean)

Russian1

Basic Spanish III

Basic Chinese I

Korean1

1

Basic Spanish II

Overseas Language Seminar (Spanish)

Chinese4(1-4)

1

1

4(1-4)

1

Basic Russian I

1

1

Basic Russian II

1

1

Basic Russian III

1

1

Basic Russian IV1

14(1-4)

1

Overseas Language Seminar (Russian)―LAE 26
―
－ LAE
26 －

Language(Note 1)
(Note 2)Required
No. ofcredits

ArabicNo. of credits Type of course Year in which the subject is(Note 3)
registration
taken (Note 4)

Subjects
Basic Arabic I

1

1

Basic Arabic II

1

1

Basic Arabic III

1

1

Basic Arabic IV
Advanced English for Communication
Online English Seminar III
Communication Seminar I

English12

Japanese

1

1

2(1)*

1

1
1

1
1

Communication Seminar II

1

1

Advanced Japanese Vocabulary A

1

1

Advanced Japanese Vocabulary B

1Elective/Required

1

Advanced Japanese Listening A

1

Advanced Japanese Listening B

1

1

1

Advanced Japanese Analysis A

1

1

Advanced Japanese Analysis B

1

1

Advanced Japanese Cinema A

1

1

Advanced Japanese Cinema B

1

1

Business Japanese A

1

1

Business Japanese B

1

1

Academic Writing A

1

1

Academic Writing B

1

1(Note 1) Select one language from German, French, Spanish, Chinese, and Korean. Take both Basic language courses andIntensive language courses (8 credits).
(Note 2) You can acquire 4 out of 12 credits from any language courses. However, you can't take Intensive courses only.
(Note 3) If the maximum number of credits you can acquire from a subject differs from the number of credits given to you
by attending the class, the latter is shown in parentheses.
(Note 4) The number shown in the column of “Year in which the subject is taken” shows the standard year in which you
can start taking the course. If you fail to acquire credits, you can take the course later.

－ LAE 27 －― LAE 27 ―

IX. Rules Concerning the Approval of Credits Acquired by the Japanese
Language Proficiency Test
Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences, Department of Integrated Global
Studies, Rules Concerning the Approval of Credits Acquired by the Japanese Language Proficiency
Test
December 8, 2017
Approved by the Dean
With regard to the “other learning specified separately by the Minister of Education, Culture,
Sports, Science and Technology” stipulated in Article 30 Paragraph 1 and Article 31 Paragraph 2 ofHiroshima University General Provisions (the “General Provisions”), credit approval based on theJapanese Language Proficiency Test shall be carried out in line with the following rules:
1. Target examination
Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)
2. Target courses and number of credits
Level

Target courses

Number of credits tobe granted

N1

Introductory Japanese, Elementary Japanese

Up to 6N2

Introductory Japanese

Up to 3

3. Application procedures and scope of credit approval
1) Of the students who passed N1 or N2 before being enrolled to HU, those wishing to have their
credits granted under Article 31 Paragraph 2 of the General Provisions shall submit to the Deanof the School of Integrated Arts and Sciences the Application for Credit Approval by theJapanese Language Proficiency Test (Appendix), together, as a general rule, with an original
copy of the Japanese-Language Proficiency Test Certificate of Result and Scores, in place of the
Application for Approval of Previously Acquired Credits specified in the Hiroshima University
By-Laws Regarding Approval of Previously Acquired Credits.
2) Of the students who passed N1 or N2 after being enrolled to HU, those wishing to have their
credits granted under Article 30 Paragraph 1 of the General Provisions shall submit to the Deanof the School of Integrated Arts and Sciences the Application for Credit Approval by theJapanese Language Proficiency Test, together, as a general rule, with an original copy of theJapanese-Language Proficiency Test Certificate of Result and Scores, within two weeks after the
beginning of class lessons in each semester.
3) Application shall be accepted only for courses for which credits have not been acquired at thetime of the application.
4) For courses for which application for credit approval has been accepted, only credits shall be
granted and grading shall not be conducted.

― LAE 28 ―－ LAE 28 －5) The number of credits granted for each course shall not exceed one.
6) Students wishing to have credits granted for the courses they have already registered for at thetime of the application shall change the registration for said courses by choosing either “No credit
needed” or “Cancel registration.”
Supplementary Provisions
These rules shall take effect on April 1, 2018.
Supplementary Provisions (Partial revision made on April 3, 2019)
1. These rules shall take effect on April 1, 2019.
2. For approval of credits of students admitted prior to AY2018, the provisions then in force
regarding the Rules Concerning the Approval of Credits Acquired by the Japanese Language
Proficiency Test shall remain applicable, notwithstanding the stipulations herein.

― LAE 29 ―－ LAE 29 －－ LAE 30 －

－ LAE 31 －

－ LAE 32 －－ LAE 33 －－ LAE 34 －Specialized Subjects
2020

Table of Contents
I.

Notes on Enrollment in Specialized Subjects Courses ........................................................... SS 2
1.

Course Registration Procedures ........................................................................................... SS 2

2.

Specialized Subjects ............................................................................................................. SS 3

3.

Examinations ........................................................................................................................ SS 44.

Reports .................................................................................................................................. SS 5

5.

Grading ................................................................................................................................. SS 6

6.

Sending Academic Records to Guardians ............................................................................ SS 6

7.

Enrollment of Students Needing Special Consideration in Attending Courses .................. SS 6

8.

Office Hours ......................................................................................................................... SS 6

9.

Steps to Selecting a Field ..................................................................................................... SS 7

10. Procedures for Studying Abroad and Credit Approval ........................................................ SS 8
11. Requirements for Advancing to the Second Year .................................................................. SS 9
II.

Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences By-Laws ............................ SS 10

III. Rules and Guidelines Concerning Specialized Subjects ...................................................... SS 20
1.

Maximum Number of Credits for Which Students Can Register ...................................... SS 20

2.

Rules Concerning the Implementation of Specialized Subjects Course Examinations .... SS 22

3.

Arrangement for Studying Abroad for Students of the IGS .............................................. SS 24

4.

Arrangement for Approval of Credits Acquired During Studying Abroad ....................... SS 25

5.

Global Internship Program ................................................................................................. SS 27

6.

Agreement on Graduation Thesis Offered at the IGS ........................................................ SS 29

7.

Arrangement for Early Graduation .................................................................................... SS 32

8.

Rules for the Handling of Hiroshima University By-Laws Regarding Approval ofPreviously Acquired Credits ............................................................................................... SS 34

9.

Agreement on the Approval of Credits Acquired from Language Training at Foreign
Training Institutions ............................................................................................................ SS 37

VI. Graduate Course Attendance (Early Course Attendance) System ....................................... SS 39
V. Other Rules ............................................................................................................................ SS 40― SS 1 ―－ SS 1 －I. Notes on Enrollment in Specialized Subjects Courses
1. Course Registration Procedures
Carry out course registration via “My Momiji” using a PC available either on or off campus.
You will be instructed on how to use My Momiji during the First-Year Students’ Guidance.
If, for some reason, you are unable to complete your course registration on My Momiji, inquire at
the School Support Office (IGS Support Section) offering the courses in question. (For liberal arts
education courses, inquire at Education Promotion Group [liberal arts education] [1st floor, Student
Offices M]).
Course registration period
The course registration periods are as follows. The specific dates for each term will beannounced on the My Momiji bulletin board, etc.
◆1st term (Registration of 1st term courses, 2nd term courses, and 1st semester courses
you wish to enroll in) …………………………………………………… Early April◆2nd term (Registration and cancellation of 2nd term courses only) ………. Early June
◆3rd term (Registration of 3rd term courses, 4th term courses, and 2nd semester courses
you wish to enroll in) …………………………………………………….. Early October◆4th term (Registration and cancellation of 4th term courses only) ………. Early December① For enrollment in intensive courses, etc., course registration periods may be set by eachrelevant School, separately from the above registration periods. In such cases, notice will begiven on My Momiji, the School’s bulletin board, etc.
② For liberal arts and specialized education courses, course registration for required courses
and courses divided into several classes may be carried out by the relevant Office. In such cases,
course registration cannot be canceled by students. If you have any questions, etc., inquire at the
School Support Office (IGS Support Section). (For liberal arts education courses, inquire at
Education Promotion Group [liberal arts education section]).
③ All registered courses will be included in the denominator for calculating GPA. Be carefuland conservative regarding your course registration, because failure to complete any of theregistered courses may lower your GPA. (See p. HiPRO 8)④ Other matters concerning course registration will be announced on My Momiji, the School’sbulletin board, etc.
― SS 2 ―－ SS 2 －2. Specialized Subjects
The Department of Integrated Global Studies offers interdisciplinary and integrated specialized
education beyond the borders of humanities, social and natural sciences.
1) “Multidisciplinary subjects” of the School of Integrated Arts and Sciences provide basic
knowledge and methodologies of various fields that are the basis of thinking about various
issues in the global community. Multidisciplinary Subjects consist of various subjects of thethree divisions of Human studies, Social studies, and Natural studies.
2) “IGS core subjects” are subjects to develop the literacy which is the basis of studying integrated
global studies. These courses focus on deepening knowledge and abilities that are the basis ofglobal integrity: understanding the natural environment and basic concept of building peace,
improving cross-cultural communication ability, as well as information processing ability tounderstand global statistical data and analyze them from various perspectives. Students can also
take language courses that suit each student’s native and foreign language proficiency toimprove their English writing abilities, discussion and presentation abilities in English andJapanese.
3) “IGS subjects” are subjects to improve students’ “integrated thinking” and obtain knowledge
and perspectives necessary for “global vision”. Well-balanced learning of the following threefields will help students to obtain knowledge, skills, and ability to think required for the global
integrity beyond the borders of the academic fields.
- Culture and Tourism Field: Subjects to learn about cultures, history, religions, and tourism- Peace and Communication Field: Subjects to learn about international relations and peacebuilding, diversity, and language communication- Environment and Society Field: Subjects to learn about environmental issues, natural
disasters, and social issues
4) “Project-Type Problem Solving Research” is a course to learn how to practically use the“integrated thinking” and “global vision” as well as to improve students’ cooperative behavior.
In these courses, students will learn in a group consisting of people from different cultural
backgrounds, nationalities, and fields of study to identify problems that should be addressed inrelation to global issues, and think about approaches and methods to address them. Then
students will make a presentation and group discussion in English.

― SS 3 ―－ SS 3 －5) “Global internship subjects” offer students opportunities to practice student’s skills of“cooperative behavior” in society. Students are required to acquire 6 credits through the courses
together with pre-program “Internship Orientation” and post-program “Internship Reflection”.
Students will select one of the following three courses depending on your own interests.
- International Business Internship Course: Internships done in Japan at companies, researchand educational institutions, or organizations engaged in global operations- Community Activities Internship Course: Internships done at NGOs, NPOs, or governmentalorganizations carrying out regional activities- Overseas Internship Course: Internships done overseas at companies, internationalorganizations, NGOs, NPOs, or research and educational institutions
6) “Elective subjects” are provided to further strengthen students’ specialized knowledge andskills. You can include credits for IGS core subjects, IGS subjects, other subjects offered at the
Department of Integrated Arts and Sciences, subjects studied at overseas universities, andsubjects offered by the other schools in elective subjects. Students whose native language isJapanese can include English courses in specialized subjects and Advanced Non-English
Foreign Languages courses, and students whose native language is not Japanese can include
English courses in specialized subjects, Non-English Foreign Languages, and Advanced
Japanese courses.

3. Examinations
1) Examinations will be given in each term. Information on examination dates, times, etc. will beannounced on a separate occasion.
2) Points to note when taking examinations① Place your student ID card on your desk during examinations.
If you do not have your student ID card with you, you will not be able to take theexamination. In such case, follow the specified procedures.
② If you arrive late for an examination, you may not be permitted to take the examination.
③ You may not leave the examination room before 30 minutes have passed after the startof the examination.
④ You may not take the examination paper outside the examination room.
3) Academic misconducts
If you commit an academic misconduct in a specialized education course examination, youwill receive grade “Poor (D)” (Fail) for all the specialized education courses you are enrolled in― SS 4 ―－ SS 4 －for that particular term. In addition, you will be subject to disciplinary action in line with the“Hiroshima University Student Disciplinary Regulations”
4) Make-up examinations
As a general rule, make-up examinations are not provided. Students may be allowed to takemake-up examinations only in cases where they could not take term-end examinations due tocircumstances beyond their control. In such cases, submit to the School Support Office (IGS
Support Section) an application form for a make-up examination, together with documents
certifying the circumstance that prevented you from taking the examination, within one week
after the examination in question ended.
<Reference> Rules Concerning the Implementation of Specialized Subjects Course
Examinations (See p. SS22.)

4. Reports
1) With respect to reports assigned to students in the place of usual written tests, etc., be sure to
submit them in compliance with the instructions given by professors concerning due dates,
place for submitting, content, volume, etc.
2) Academic misconducts
If you are found to have committed any of the following acts, such act will be regarded as
equal to an academic misconduct committed during a written examination and subject to strictmeasures. Be careful not to commit such academic misconducts.
(1) The act of plagiarism: using data or accounts (including sentence structures or expressions),
interpretations (including basic ideas), etc. that are contained in another person’s
copyrighted works or available on the Internet without stating that said data, accounts, orinterpretations are quotations or indicating their sources, and pretending in your report as if
you are the creator of such data, accounts, interpretations, etc.
(2) The act of stealing another person’s work: submitting a report (in whole or in part) written
by another person, and falsely claiming that you have written that report(3) The act of repetitive use of one and the same report: submitting the same report for
assignments of several different courses(4) An act viewed as clearly lacking transparency or fairness associated with the preparation or
submission of a report(5) The act of cooperating in or instigating any of the above academic misconducts― SS 5 ―－ SS 5 －5. Grading
1) Your academic performance will be evaluated based on the results of your examinations,
reports, and commitment to class lessons.
A five-level evaluation system (S (100 to 90 percent), A (89 to 80 percent), B (79 to 70 percent),
C (69 to 60 percent), D (Fail (under 60 percent))) will be utilized to indicate your academic
results. S, A, B, and C grades indicate a “Pass.”
2) You will be notified of your grades on My Momiji.

6. Sending Records to Guardians
From the second year after entrance to HU, in late May each year, we notify the guardian of eachundergraduate student of the student’s credit-earning status up to the previous school year, as wellas the courses registered for the spring semester of the current school year.
Such notice is sent to the “Contact information of your parents, etc.” stated on the “Student
Information Registration Sheet.” If, for such reason as moving, any change is made to the “Contact
Address of Parents, etc.,” promptly notify the School Support Office (IGS Support Section) of suchchange.

7. Enrollment of Students Needing Special Consideration in Attending Courses
Students who are in need of special consideration, due to disability, etc. are asked to consult the
School Support Office (IGS Support Section) about how to take courses.
With respect to special measures concerning examinations, etc. for students needing special
consideration in attending courses, see “Hiroshima University Regulations on Assisting Disabled
Students with Learning, etc.” and “Special Measures Regarding Examinations, etc. for Disabled
Students (Arrangement)” at https://home.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/houki/english-kisoku/.

8. Office Hours
The School has a system called “Office Hours.” The Office Hours ensure that academic staff areavailable in their offices at specified hours of specified days of the week. Students can visit theacademic staff members’ offices at any time during their Office Hours and ask questions, seek
advice, etc. concerning the content of class lessons or other matters regarding their studies.
The hours and days of the week of each academic staff member’s Office Hours are posted on thewebsite of the School of Integrated Arts and Sciences. Students are encouraged to make the most of
this system.
― SS 6 ―－ SS 6 －9. Steps to Selecting a Field
Via the following steps, students will select one area of concentration from the three fields listed
below.
・Culture and Tourism Field
・Peace and Communication Field
・Environment and Society Field
1) New Student Orientation• First-Year Students Guidance in early April: Explanation about the overview of the threefields, faculty introduction• Orientation Event in April: Explanation about the contents of the three fields (Curriculum
models, Academic calendar, etc.)
2) Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students• In order to deepen understanding about the contents of each field, students will conduct
interviews with faculty, study about their area of specialization and thesis, and then present
the findings.
3) “Contemporary World Issues I” and “Contemporary Issues of Japan II”• In “Contemporary Issues of Japan II” (2nd Term), students will learn about the contents taught
in each of the three fields.
• In omnibus-style “Contemporary World Issues I” (3rd Term), IGS faculty will introduce theirresearch area and its relation to the three fields. Students will learn to associate various global
events with the three fields. At the conclusion of “Contemporary World Issues I”, students
will receive an explanation about how to choose their field, set up a study plan.
4) Final Decision on the Selection of a Field• Students will consult with both their tutor and a faculty member of their desired field in
December. The students will then have until mid-January to submit the “Field Request
Form” .
• The tutor will confirm each student’s request by the end of January, and the IGS Academic
Affairs Subcommittee will make the final decision in February.
• The Department aims to have a good balance of the number of students in each field. In theevent that many students have a strong interest in one particular field, it is possible that
adjustments will be made, taking account of the contents of the “Field Request Form”, grades
and other factors.
― SS 7 ―－ SS 7 －10. Procedures for Studying Abroad and Credit ApprovalStudents of the Department of Integrated Global Studies who speak Japanese as a first language,
have Japanese nationality, and have graduated from a high school located within Japan that is
operated under the Japanese school education system are required to study abroad for at least one
semester.(See p. SS24) The following are the procedures required for those who study abroad andthe rules of approval of credits of subjects they study at overseas universities (up to 16 credits) as
credits for the School’s Specialized Subjects (elective subjects).(See p. SS25)
1) Procedures(1) Before leaving Japan
1. In order to clarify beforehand what subjects students can study at the overseas university, andhow the credits they acquire at that university are approved after returning to Japan, they must
consult with their tutor and prepare a “Study Plan” (in the prescribed format) stating the nameof the subjects they plan to study and the number of credits at overseas universities, as well as
the name of the subjects offered at the Department of Integrated Global Studies and the numberof credits for which they wish their credits to be approved.
2. The students must submit to the Dean of the School of Integrated Arts and Sciences the Study
Plan they prepared as referred to in above paragraph 1, the admission letter from the overseas
university at which they will study, and a document explaining the details of the curriculum(such as the university’s syllabus).
(2) During studying abroad
1. The students must consult with tutor whether they can take the subjects at the overseas
university as set out in the Study Plan. If they need to change the subjects they study, theyshould modify the Study Plan, gain an approval of the tutor, and submit it to the Dean of the
School of Integrated Arts and Sciences.
2. The students will from time to time report to the Department of Integrated Global Studies
how they are getting along and how field study is proceeding.
(3) After returning to Japan
1. Students must prepare a “Request for Study Abroad Credit Approval” in the prescribed format,
obtain field tutor’s approval, and submit it to the Dean of the School of Integrated Arts andSciences together with the syllabus explaining the details of the content of classes and theacademic transcript.
2. The credits the students acquired at the overseas university will be approved as credits for― SS 8 ―－ SS 8 －Specialized Subjects (elective subjects) of the Department of Integrated Global Studies basedon the application form mentioned in above paragraph 1.
2) Credit Approval
1. Credits students acquired at the overseas university will be, in principle, approved as credits
for IGS Study Abroad I to XVI (1 credit each).
2. Credits students acquired at the overseas university will be approved as Hiroshima
University’s credits, if the content of the subjects they studied at the overseas university are
deemed to be supplementary to the education offered at the Department of Integrated Global
Studies and to have educational benefits. The educational benefits will be determined based on
the following criteria (a.-c.).
<Credit Approval Criteria>
a. The credits of the subjects that are related to “the Three Fields” will be approved inprinciple.
b. Up to 8 credits for language courses will be approved. However, credits for beginner
language courses for languages the student has already studied in Japan will not beapproved.
c. Credits for sports-related courses will not be approved.
3. The approved credits will not be graded. The evaluation column for IGS Study Abroad I to
XVI will be marked as T (Credit Transfer).

11. Requirements for Advancing to the 2nd YearTo advance to the 2nd year, the following requirements will be fulfilled in principle:• Acquire 30 or more credits in Liberal Arts Education subjects.
• For students who speak Japanese as a first language, have a score of approximately 650 orabove in the TOEIC® L&R test.
Students who do not expect to be able to achieve the above requirements at the end of the 1styear will discuss their future study plan and measures to improve their English skills with their tutor,
and submit a document stating their future plan to the IGS School Affairs Sub-Committee by theend of the 1st year.

― SS 9 ―－ SS 9 －II. Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts andSciences By-Laws- Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences By-Laws
April 1, 2004
Approved by the Dean
(Purpose)
Article 1
Education at the School of Integrated Arts and Sciences, Hiroshima University (the “School”)
shall be governed by the Hiroshima University General Provisions (April 1, 2004 Regulation No.2,
the “General Provisions”), Hiroshima University Education Program Regulations (February 14,
2006 Regulation No.5), Hiroshima University Liberal Arts Education Course Completion
Regulations (February 15, 2011 Regulation No.3, the “Liberal Arts Education Course Completion
Regulations”) and this by-law.
(Educational/Academic Purposes)
Article 2
The purpose of the School is to develop independent and autonomous students withcomprehensive perspectives and thinking ability by providing specialized education focused on
advanced liberal arts education based on the principles of interdisciplinary, integrity, and creativity.
(Department)
Article 3
The School shall have the Department of Integrated Arts and Science and the Department ofIntegrated Global Studies.
(Curriculum)
Article 4
1

The curriculum of the School shall be systematically structured as “Major Program” consistingof subjects necessary to achieve educational goals.

2

The Major Program offered at the School are as follows:
Department

Department of Integrated
Arts and Sciences

Major Program
Program of Integrated Arts andSciences

Division
Human Research Division
Natural Sciences Research Division
Social Studies Research Division

Department of Integrated

Program of Integrated Global

Global Studies

Studies― SS 10 ―－ SS 10 －(Subjects and Registration)
Article 5
1

The subjects are divided into two groups of “Liberal Arts Education” and “Specialized

Subjects”.
2 The subjects of the Liberal Arts Education and how to enroll in these subjects are as set forth in
the “Liberal Arts Education Course Completion Regulations”, Appendix 1 and Appendix 2.
3

The subjects of the Specialized Subjects and how to enroll in these subjects are as set forth inAppendix 1 and Appendix 2.

(Registration and Change of Division)
Article 6
1

First-year students of the Department of Integrated Arts and Science must select one of threeeducational divisions set out in Article 4 Paragraph 3 and register it by the specified registration
deadline.

2

If students wish to change the division registered as set out in the previous paragraph, they must

submit the prescribed Division Change Form to the Dean to obtain his/her approval.
3 The timing and method of the registration and change of educational division shall beseparately decided.
(Course Registration Procedures)
Article 7
The name of subjects and instructors shall be announced at the beginning of each academic year.
Article 8Students must take the prescribed procedures to register the subjects they wish to study during
the specified period of each term.
(Guidance for Students Who Have Acquired Too Few Credits)
Article 9
Instructors must provide the necessary guidance to students who have acquired too few credits
and encourage them to take the necessary number of credits.
(Maximum Number of Credits for Which Students Can Register)
Article 10
1 Students may register for up to 26 credits per semester to acquire the credits required for
graduation.
2

Notwithstanding the provision of the previous paragraph, in accordance withseparately-decided rules, students who have acquired the required credits with excellent
academic achievement may be permitted to register subjects with the number of credits
exceeding the maximum number during only the next academic year.

(Approval of Credits Acquired Before Entering the School)
Article 11
1 The maximum number of credits a first-year student acquired before they entered the School― SS 11 ―－ SS 11 －which may be approved in accordance with Article 2 Paragraph 1 of the Hiroshima
University By-Laws Regarding Approval of Previously Acquired Credits (approved by
the Vice President (in charge of education and students) on April 1, 2004) shall be 60.
2

Notwithstanding the provision of the previous paragraph, credits for subjects offered at
Hiroshima University acquired by first-year students before entering the School (including
credits acquired by such students as credited auditors) may be approved by the Dean based on
the decision of the School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Faculty Meeting (the “Faculty
Meeting”.)(Japanese Language /Japanese Culture Subjects)
Article 12
1 If international students and students other than international students who have attended
secondary education outside Japan for a long period take Japanese language/culture courses andacquire credits, they can transfer the credits for such subjects to credits for Liberal Arts
Education required for graduation. However, you cannot count the credits for subjects on
Japanese culture as credits for foreign languages.
2

The subjects and the maximum number of credits replaced by credits for subjects mentioned in
the previous paragraph shall be as follows:
Department

Subject

Max. no. of credits

Department of Integrated Arts andArea Courses

10

Sciences

Foreign Languages

6

Foreign Languages

12

Department
StudiesofIntegrated

Global(Long-term Completion of Curricula)
Article 13
1 Students who have been enrolled in the School for a long period of time shall be treated inaccordance with the Hiroshima University By-Laws on the Treatment of Long-term Completionof Curricula (approved by the Vice President (in charge of education and students) on April 1,
2004).
2

The maximum length of long-term study in the School shall be 8 years.

(Completion of Educational Curriculum)
Article 14
Completion of the educational curriculum shall be acknowledged for students who have acquired
the number of credits set out in Appendix 1 and Appendix 2.
(Credit Calculation Criteria)
Article 15
1

The number of credits for each course shall be given in accordance with the following rules
depending on the course type of each subject.
(1) 1 credit will be given for 15 hours of lectures.
(2) 1 credit will be given for 15 or 30 hours of seminars.
(3) 1 credit will be given for 30 or 45 hours of experiments and practical.

― SS 12 ―－ SS 12 －2

If two or more course types are combined for one subject, hours of the course type for credit
calculation shall be decided taking into consideration the rules set forth in the previous
paragraph, and it needs to be consisted that 1 credit will be given for 45 hours of study.
(Examination)

Article 16
1
2

Examinations consist of subject examinations and thesis.
In principle, an examination shall be carried out at the end of the term when the course ended.
However, in some courses, a mark given for papers and/or class participation may be used as theexamination grade.
3 The date and the method of examinations will be announced beforehand.
4

If students have not attended more than two-third of the course, they cannot take theexamination. However, if students haven’t attended classes after taking prescribed procedures,and it was admitted that their absence was because of inevitable reasons such as the students’ illhealth, then the course instructor will decide whether the students can take the examination.

(Make-up examinations)
Article 171

Students who cannot take the examination because of one of the following reasons can take the
make-up examination:(1)

Death of the student’s spouse or family member within the third degree

(2)
(3)

Sickness or injury that requires hospitalization or similar conditions
Natural disaster or other emergencies(4)

Unexpected transportation accident(5) Other inevitable reasons
2 In principle, students who wish to take a make-up examination must submit the prescribed
application form to the School Dean within one week from the date of the original examination.
3

Students who are admitted to take a make-up examination must in principle take theexamination on the day specified by the instructor.

4Make-up examinations shall be carried out within three weeks from the date of the original

examination.
(Grade Point Average)
Article 18
Students’ academic grades of all subjects they take shall be evaluated using the Grade Point
Average (GPA) calculated using the following formula.
Grade of Point Average = ((The number of Ss x 4 + the number of As x 3 + the number of Bs x 2+ the number of Cs x 1) / (The total number of credits for all registered subjects x 4)) x 100(Evaluation of Achievement)
Article 19
1

In addition to the grading set forth in Article 19 Paragraph 5 of the “General Provisions”, theachievement of the goals of the educational programs will be also evaluated.
― SS 13 ―－ SS 13 －2

The achievement of the goals mentioned in the previous paragraph shall be evaluated in threegrades “Extremely Excellent,” “Excellent,” and “Good” using the separately-decided evaluation
points/criteria for the achievement of educational programs.

(Teacher’s License)
Article 20
1

Students of the Department of Integrated Arts and Science will become qualified for thefollowing Teacher’s License shown in the table below by acquiring the number of credits set
forth in the Education Personnel Certification Act (Act No. 147 of 1949) and the Ordinance for
the Enforcement of Education Personnel Certification Act (Ordinance of the Ministry of
Education No.26 of 1954).
License type

License subject
Geography and history

Type I Senior High School Teacher
License

CivicsMathematics
ScienceEnglish2

The required subjects mentioned in the previous paragraph and the registration procedure will
be separately decided.

(Other Courses Offered at Other Schools)
Article 21
If students wish to take subjects offered at other schools, they can take the subjects in accordancewith the decision of the schools.
(Minor Programs and Special Programs)
Article 221

Students can take a Minor Program in accordance with the Hiroshima University By-Laws for
the Completion of a Minor Program (approved by the Vice President (in charge of education andresearch) on March 14, 2006).

2

Students can take a Special Program in accordance with the Hiroshima University By-Laws for
the Completion of a Special Program (approved by the Vice President (in charge of education
and research) on March 14, 2006).

(Leave of absence from the University)
Article 23
1

Students who wish to take a temporary leave from the University must submit the prescribed

form to the School Dean to obtain his/her approval.
2 If students taking a temporary leave wish to shorten the period of leave from the University,
they must submit the prescribed form to the School Dean to obtain his/her approval.
(Withdraw from the University)
Article 24
Students who wish to withdraw from the University must submit the prescribed form to the― SS 14 ―－ SS 14 －School Dean to obtain the approval of the President.
(Transfer to Another University)
Article 25
1 Students who wish to transfer to another university must submit the prescribed form to the
School Dean to obtain the approval of the President based on the decision of the Faculty
Meeting.
2 Students of another university who wish to transfer to the School must submit the prescribed
form to the School Dean to obtain the approval of the President based on the decision of theFaculty Meeting.
(Changing the Registered Program)
Article 26
1 Students who wish to change to another Major Program of the School must obtain the approval
to do so.
2
3

Necessary matters concerning the change to another department will be separately decided.
Students who wish to change the registered Major Program to the Major Program of another
School must obtain prior approval to change the School in accordance with the Hiroshima
University By-Laws Regarding Faculty Transfer (approved by the Vice President (in charge ofeducation and students) on April 1, 2004).

(Graduation Thesis)
Article 27
1

Credits for the Graduation Thesis will be given based on the result of the thesis examination.

2

The thesis examination mentioned in the previous paragraph shall consist of an evaluation of
the thesis and an oral examination or presentation.

3

Students who wish to take the Graduation Thesis must decide their advisor beforehand andobtain his/her approval.
4 Students must submit their thesis to the School Dean by the specified deadline.
(Graduation Requirements)
Article 28
The requirements to graduate from the School are to study for 4 years or longer at this School
and acquiring the required number of credits in the graduation requirements shown in Appendix 1
and Appendix 2.
(Early Graduation)
Article 29
The requirements to graduate the School earlier are to study for 3 years or longer at this School,
being recognized to have acquired the required number of credits in the graduation requirementswith excellent grades, and meeting separately-decided requirements.
(Screening of Degrees)
Article 30― SS 15 ―－ SS 15 －The School shall conduct a screening for a bachelor’s degree based on the diploma policy of the
School.
(Enrollment of Graduates to the Undergraduate Program)
Article 31
1

The method and date to select the graduates of other universities who wish to be enrolled to theundergraduate program of the School shall be separately decided in accordance with theprovision of Article 14 Paragraph 1 of the “General Provisions”.

2

The graduates of other universities may be selected to be enrolled to the undergraduate programof the School, if there are vacancies in the department.
3 The graduates who are enrolled to the School will become third-year students.
4

The number of credits acquired by the students and the subjects they are required to take will bedecided by the School Dean based on decision in the Faculty Meeting.

(Re-enrollment)
Article 32
1 If former students of the School wish to be admitted to re-enroll the School, they must submit
the re-enrollment application form together with the necessary documents and application fee tothe School Dean by the end of February in accordance with the provision of Article 14 Paragraph
2 of the “General Provisions”.
2

Former students may be selected to be admitted to re-enroll the School, if there are vacancies inthe department. However, those who left the University more than five years ago cannot apply
for re-enrollment.

3

The number of credits acquired by the students and the subjects they are required to take will bedecided by the School Dean based on decision in the Faculty Meeting.
(Miscellaneous Rules)

Article 33
In addition to the provisions of this by-law, necessary matters in relation to the education of thestudents of the School will be separately decided.
Supplementary Provision1

This by-law will become effective on April 1, 2004.

2

Notwithstanding any provisions of this by-law, Educational curriculum for students whoentered the university on or before 2003 will be governed by previous by-law. However, if
necessary for educational purposes, the students may take the subjects set forth in this by-law.

3

If students take subjects and obtain credits based in accordance with the proviso of the previous
article, such subjects will be, as prescribed separately, deemed to be subjects in accordance withthe old By-law of the Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences before themodification, and credits for such subjects given.
Supplementary Provision (Partial revision made on November 24, 2004)
This by-law will become effective on November 24, 2004.

Supplementary Provision (Partial revision made on April 1, 2006)
1 This by-law will become effective on April 1, 2006.
― SS 16 ―－ SS 16 －2

Notwithstanding any provisions of the modified By-law of the Hiroshima University School ofIntegrated Arts and Sciences, the educational curriculum of students who entered the University
by 2005 shall be in accordance with previous by-law before the modification.
Supplementary Provision (Partial revision made on March 19, 2007)
This by-law will become effective on April 1, 2007.
Supplementary Provision (Partial revision made on March 5, 2008)
This by-law will become effective on April 1, 2008.
Supplementary Provision (Partial revision made on January 14, 2009)This by-law will become effective on April 1, 2009)1

Supplementary Provision (Partial revision made on October 21, 2009)This by-law will become effective on October 21, 2009, and the provisions of the modified
By-law of the Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences shall apply from

April 1, 2009.
The Agreement on the Minor Program Enrolment Criteria of the School of Integrated Arts andSciences, Hiroshima University (approved by the School Dean on April 1, 2006) will beabolished.
3 Notwithstanding any provisions of the modified By-law of the Hiroshima University Schoolof Integrated Arts and Sciences, the educational curriculum of students who entered the2

University by 2008 shall be in accordance with previous by-law before the modification.
Supplementary Provision (Partial revision made on February 17, 2010)
1

This by-law will become effective on April 1, 2010.

2

Notwithstanding any provisions of the modified By-law of the Hiroshima University Schoolof Integrated Arts and Sciences, the educational curriculum of students who entered the
University by 2009 shall be in accordance with previous by-law before the modification.

1
2

Supplementary Provision (Partial revision made on March 21, 2010)
This by-law will become effective on April 1, 2010.
Notwithstanding any provisions of the modified By-law of the Hiroshima University Schoolof Integrated Arts and Sciences, the educational curriculum of students who entered the
University by 2009 shall be in accordance with previous by-law before the modification.
Supplementary Provision (Partial revision made on February 16, 2011)

1
2

This by-law will become effective on April 1, 2011.
Notwithstanding any provisions of the modified By-law of the Hiroshima University Schoolof Integrated Arts and Sciences, the educational curriculum of students who entered the
University by 2010 shall be in accordance with previous by-law before the modification.
Supplementary Provision (Partial revision made on March 19, 2011)

1

This by-law will become effective on April 1, 2011.

2

Notwithstanding any provisions of the modified By-law of the Hiroshima University School ofIntegrated Arts and Sciences, the educational curriculum of students who entered the University
by 2010 shall be in accordance with previous by-law before the modification.

1

Supplementary Provision (Partial revision made on March 19, 2012)
This by-law will become effective on April 1, 2012.

2

Notwithstanding any provisions of the modified By-law of the Hiroshima University School ofIntegrated Arts and Sciences, the educational curriculum of students who entered the University
by 2011 shall be in accordance with previous by-law before the modification.
Supplementary Provision (Partial revision made on March 19, 2013)― SS 17 ―－ SS 17 －12This by-law will become effective on April 1, 2013.
Notwithstanding any provisions of the modified By-law of the Hiroshima University School ofIntegrated Arts and Sciences, the educational curriculum of students who entered the University
by 2012 shall be in accordance with previous by-law before the modification.
Supplementary Provision (Partial revision made on March 19, 2014)

1

This by-law will become effective on April 1, 2014.

2

Notwithstanding any provisions of the modified By-law of the Hiroshima University School ofIntegrated Arts and Sciences, the educational curriculum of students who entered the University
by 2013 shall be in accordance with previous by-law before the modification.
Supplementary Provision (Partial revision made on September 10, 2014)

1 This by-law will become effective on September 10, 2014 and begins to be applied on April 1,
2014.
2

Notwithstanding any provisions of the modified By-law of the Hiroshima University School ofIntegrated Arts and Sciences (the “New By-law”), the educational curriculum of students whoentered the University by 2013 shall be in accordance with previous by-law. However, if
necessary for educational purposes, the students may take the subject set forth in the New
By-law.

3

If students take subjects and obtain credits in accordance with the proviso of the previous
article, such subjects will be, as prescribed separately, deemed to be subjects in accordance withthe old By-law of the Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences before themodification, and credits for such subjects given.
Supplementary Provision (Partial revision made on March 19, 2015)

1

This by-law will become effective on April 1, 2015.

2

Notwithstanding any provisions of the modified By-law of the Hiroshima University School ofIntegrated Arts and Sciences (the “New By-law”), the educational curriculum of students whoentered the University by 2014 shall be in accordance with previous by-law. However, if
necessary for educational purposes, the students may take the subjects set forth in the New
By-law.

3

If students take subjects and obtain credits in accordance with the proviso of the previous
article, such subjects will be, as prescribed separately, deemed to be subjects in accordance withthe old By-law of the Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences before themodification, and credits for such subjects are given.

1

Supplementary Provision (Partial revision made on March 19, 2016)
This by-law will become effective on April 1, 2016.

2

Notwithstanding any provisions of the modified By-law of the Hiroshima University School ofIntegrated Arts and Sciences (the “New By-law”), the educational curriculum of students whoentered the University by 2015 shall be in accordance with previous by-law. However, if
necessary for educational purposes, the students may take the subjects set forth in the New

By-law.
3 If students take subjects and obtain credits in accordance with the proviso of the previous
article, such subjects will be, as prescribed separately, deemed to be subjects in accordance withthe old By-law of the Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences before themodification, and credits for such subjects are given.
― SS 18 ―－ SS 18 －1

Supplementary Provision (Partial revision made on March 19, 2017)
This by-law will become effective on April 1, 2017.

2

Notwithstanding any provisions of the modified By-law of the Hiroshima University School ofIntegrated Arts and Sciences (the “New By-law”), the educational curriculum of students whoentered the University by 2016 shall be in accordance with previous by-law. However, if
necessary for educational purposes, the students may take the subjects set forth in the New

By-law.
3 If students take subjects and obtain credits in accordance with the proviso of the previous
article, such subjects will be, as prescribed separately, deemed to be subjects in accordance withthe old By-law of the Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences before themodification, and credits for such subjects are given.
Supplementary Provision (Partial revision made on March 19, 2018)
1
2

This by-law will become effective on April 1, 2018.
Notwithstanding any provisions of the modified By-law of the Hiroshima University School ofIntegrated Arts and Sciences (the “New By-law”), the educational curriculum of students whoentered the University by 2017 shall be in accordance with previous by-law. However, if
necessary for educational purposes, the students may take subject set forth in the New By-law.

3

If students take subjects and obtain credits in accordance with the proviso of the previous
article, such subjects will be, as prescribed separately, deemed to be subjects in accordance withthe old By-law of the Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences before themodification, and credits for such subjects are given.

1

Supplementary Provision (Partial revision made on March 19, 2019)
This by-law will become effective on April 1, 2019.

2

Notwithstanding any provisions of the modified By-law of the Hiroshima University School ofIntegrated Arts and Sciences (the “New By-law”), the educational curriculum of students whoentered the University by 2018 shall be in accordance with previous by-law. However, if necessaryfor educational purposes, the students may take subject set forth in the New By-law.
3 If students take subjects and obtain credits in accordance with the proviso of the previous
article, such subjects will be, as prescribed separately, deemed to be subjects in accordance with theold By-law of the Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences before themodification, and credits for such subjects are given.
Supplementary Provision (Partial revision made on March 19, 2020)
1This by-law will become effective on April 1, 2020.

2 Notwithstanding any provisions of the modified By-law of the Hiroshima University School ofIntegrated Arts and Sciences (the“New By-law”), the educational curriculum of students whoentered the University by 2019 shall be in accordance with previous by-law. However, if necessaryfor educational purposes, the students may take subject set forth in the New By-law.
3 If students take subjects and obtain credits in accordance with the proviso of the previous
article, such subjects will be, as prescribed separately, deemed to be subjects in accordance with theold By-law of the Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences before themodification, and credits for such subjects are given.

― SS 19 ―－ SS 19 －III. Rules and Guidelines Concerning Specialized Subjects
1. Maximum Number of Credits for Which Students Can Register- Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Agreement Concerning theMaximum Number of Credits for Which Students of the Department of Integrated Global
Studies Can Register
November 20, 2019
Approved by the Dean
Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Agreement Concerning theMaximum Number of Credits for Which Students of the Department of Integrated Global Studies
Can Register(Purpose)
Article 1
Under the provisions of Article 10 of the Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts andSciences By-laws (the “By-laws”), this agreement specifies the necessary matters concerning the
maximum number of credits that can be registered for by students of Hiroshima University Schoolof Integrated Arts and Sciences (the “School”) Department of Integrated Global Studies (the“Department”).
(Target students)
Article 2This agreement shall apply to students enrolled in the Department. However, students falling into
any of the following categories shall not be covered by this agreement.
(1) Students enrolled in the Department for three years or longer(2) Students readmitted to the School or transferred from another school to the School(3) Students transferred from another department(Maximum number of credits for which students can register)
Article 3Students may register for up to 26 credits per semester. These credits, however, shall not include
credits for intensive courses.
(Acknowledgement, etc. of high-achieving students)
Article 4
The timing of acknowledging those who have acquired the credits specified in Article 10,― SS 20 ―－ SS 20 －Paragraph 2 of the By-laws with excellent academic records (“high-achieving students”) shall be
the end of the first school year and the end of the second school year.
Article 5
Those eligible to be acknowledged as high-achieving students are students who have earned atleast 36 credits during the past one year (excluding credits for intensive courses, courses related toteacher training, internships, and dowa anti-discrimination and human rights education courses)
and have obtained A or better grades for over 70% of the credits they have registered for the
relevant period.
2

Notwithstanding the provisions in the preceding paragraph, in order for students who havestudied abroad for three months or more during the past one year to be eligible to be acknowledged
as high-achieving students, they need to have earned at least 18 credits during the year (excluding
credits for intensive courses) and obtained A or better grades for over 70% of the credits they haveregistered for the relevant period.
Article 6
Those acknowledged as high-achieving students may register for the number of credits exceeding
the maximum credits only for the next academic year.
Supplementary provisionThis agreement shall take effect on November 20, 2020.

― SS 21 ―－ SS 21 －2. Rules Concerning the Implementation of Specialized Subjects
Course Examinations- Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Rules on the
Implementation of Specialized Subjects Course Examinations
April 1, 2006
Approved by the Dean
Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Rules on the
Implementation of Specialized Subjects Course Examinations(Purpose)
Article 1
In addition to the provisions specified in the Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts
and Sciences Bylaws, the following rules shall apply to the implementation of examinations
for the Specialized Subjects courses offered by Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts
and Sciences.
(Examination dates)
Article 2
1

As a general rule, examinations shall be conducted at the term end on the dates specified inadvance. However, as needed, examinations may be conducted on an extraordinary basis.

2

Notice of an examination shall be given by one week before the examination date.

(Implementation of examinations)
Article 3
The following rules shall be observed when implementing examinations.
(1) Examinations shall take place during class hours.
(2) Students taking examinations shall place their student ID card or examination certificate
on their desk during the examination.
(3) After the examination starts, the examination supervisor shall identify the examinees.
(4) Examinees who have arrived after one-third or more of the examination time has passed
shall not be allowed to take the examination.
(5) Examinees shall not leave the examination room before 30 minutes have passed after theexamination starts.
(6) Examinees shall keep all items except for those necessary for taking the examination by
their feet.
(Examination supervisor)
Article 4
The following rules shall apply to examination supervisors.
(1) As a general rule, a faculty member teaching the course for which the examination is― SS 22 ―－ SS 22 －conducted shall supervise examinations with up to 50 examinees.
(2) As a general rule, one assistant supervisor shall be added for examinations with every 50
examinees.
(Academic misconducts)
Article 5
If any academic misconduct is discovered during an examination, the following steps shall betaken.
(1) If any academic misconduct is discovered during an examination, the supervisor shalltake away the examination paper and all other items of evidence from the suspected
examinee, stop him or her from taking the examination on the spot, and have him or her
stay in the examination room until the end of the examination.
(2) After the end of the examination, the supervisor overseeing the classroom in which theexamination in question took place shall confirm the facts concerning the academic
misconduct with the examinee himself or herself, in the presence of the chairperson of the
Academic Affairs Committee of School. The supervisor must participate in thisconfirmation process.
(3) If any academic misconduct is discovered under circumstances other than those above,
the faculty member teaching the course for which the examination is conducted shallconfirm the facts concerning the academic misconduct with the examinee himself or
herself, in the presence of the chairperson of the Academic Affairs Committee of School.
Supplementary provision
These Rules shall take effect on April 1, 2006.
Supplementary provision (Partial revision made on March 19, 2013)
These Rules shall take effect on April 1, 2013.
Supplementary provision (Partial revision made on March 19, 2016)
These Rules shall take effect on April 1, 2016.

― SS 23 ―－ SS 23 －3. Arrangement for Studying Abroad for Students of the IGS
Arrangement for Studying Abroad for Students of the Department of Integrated Global Studies,
School of Integrated Arts and Sciences, Hiroshima University
August 7, 2018
Approved by the Dean
(Purpose)
Article 1 This Arrangement shall prescribe matters necessary to studying abroad for students of
the Department of Integrated Global Studies, School of Integrated Arts and Sciences(hereinafter, “this Department”).
(Purpose)
Article 2 In principle, students in this Department shall study abroad in the fall semester of thesecond year in order to obtain English communication skills, a broad knowledge ofinternational society, and an interdisciplinary ability to solve problems.
(Target Students)
Article 3 A student who studies abroad in accordance with Article 2 above shall satisfy all of thefollowing items:[1] Speak Japanese as a first language.
[2] Have Japanese nationality.
[3] Have graduated from a high school located within Japan that is operated under theJapanese school education system.
(Exemption for Studying Abroad)
Article 4 Notwithstanding the provision of Article 2 above, a student may be exempted fromstudying abroad when the IGS Academic Affairs Subcommittee determines that there are
special circumstances that make it inappropriate for him/her to do so.
(2) A person who wishes to be exempted from studying abroad shall submit a prescribed formby the end of June of the second year to apply for the exemption.
Article 5 In addition to the rules specified here, necessary matters shall be separately prescribed.
Supplementary Provisions
This Arrangement shall come into effect from August 7, 2018 and shall be applied to students
admitted from FY2018.

－ SS 24 －－ SS 24 －4. Arrangement for Approval of Credits Acquired During Studying
AbroadArrangement for Approval of Credits Acquired During Studying Abroad by Students of the
Department of Integrated Global Studies, School of Integrated Arts and Sciences
August 7, 2018
Approved by the Dean
(Purpose)
Article 1 This Arrangement shall prescribe matters necessary to the approval of credits acquiredby students of the Department of Integrated Global Studies, School of Integrated Arts andSciences (hereinafter, “this Department”) at a overseas university.
(Procedures for Approval of Credits before Studying Abroad)
Article 2 A student intending to obtain the approval of credits must discuss the matter with atutor in advance to determine the subjects to be taken and the number of credits to be earnedat the overseas university as well as the subjects and the number of credits at this Department
for which the student is applying for approval.
(2) A student intending to obtain the approval of credits must fill in the matters decided inaccordance with the preceding paragraph on the Study Plan (Appended Form Article 1) andsubmit it to the Dean of the School of Integrated Arts and Sciences (hereinafter, “the Dean”)
along with the acceptance letter from the overseas university at which the student will beenrolling and the document stating the content of the subjects that will be taken at theuniversity (hereinafter, “Syllabus, etc.”)(3) The documents in the preceding paragraph shall be submitted at least one month before
studying abroad.
(Procedures for Approval of Credits during Studying Abroad)
Article 3 A student intending to obtain the approval of credits must resubmit the documents
designated in Paragraph 2 of Article 2 to the Dean if the student changes the subjects to betaken at the overseas university, provided that only Syllabus, etc. for new subjects after thechange shall be attached.
(2) A student intending to obtain the approval of credits shall report to a tutor the study andliving conditions during studying abroad as needed.
(Procedures for Approval of Credits after Returning to Japan)
Article 4 A student intending to obtain the approval of credits must fill in the Request for Study
Abroad Credit Approval (Appended Form Article 2), obtain approval from a tutor, andsubmit it to the Dean along with an academic transcript and Syllabus, etc.
(2) The documents in the preceding paragraph shall be submitted within one month after the
student’s return to Japan.
(Approval of Credits)
Article 5 When deemed educationally beneficial, the Department may regard credits acquired bya student at a overseas university as credits acquired by completing subjects at this－ SS 25 －－ SS 25 －Department, following a prescribed review.
(2) In the case that approval is granted for credits in accordance with the preceding paragraph,the subjects at this Department shall in principle be “IGS Study Abroad I-XVI (one credit foreach subject)”.
(3) The number of credits that may be approved shall be limited to 16.
Article 6 In addition to the rules specified herein, matters necessary to the approval of credits
acquired during studying abroad by students of this Department shall be separately prescribedat the Department of Integrated Global Studies Steering Committee based on deliberations at
the IGS Academic Affairs Subcommittee.
Supplementary Provisions
This Arrangement shall come into effect from August 7, 2018 and shall be applied from August
7, 2018.

－ SS 26 －－ SS 26 －5. Global Internship Program
1. Composition of the program
The Global Internship Program comprises the following three subjects. All subjects arecompulsory and should be taken in the third year.
Internship Orientation

1 credit

Global Internship4 credits

Internship Reflection

1 credit

2. Purpose
The Global Internship Program is carried out to encourage students to learn the connection
between their learning at university and society at large, determine their future courses of actionin learning and enhance their motivation. It gives them a chance to review their career design
by participating in internship or training programs offered by, or volunteer activities for, privatecompanies, public organizations, nonprofit organizations, and research and educational
institutions in and outside of Japan. The specific purposes are as follows: To acquire skills and techniques required for playing an active role in global and local
settings, to determine the future course of action in learning by recognizing what one
lacks;
 To determine the future course of action in learning and enhance motivation for job
hunting by reviewing one’s career design, career path and career options andrecognizing required skills and techniques; To determine the future course of action in learning and enhance motivation not only
by learning the connection between one’s specialized field/expertise and society but
also by discovering challenges of companies and society and recognizing what kind ofexpertise is required to solve such challenges; and To consider what “good deeds as a professional” are, and deepen understanding ofprofessional ethics.
3. Internship Orientation
Students need to take the Internship Orientation class as part of prior learning, in principle
in the spring semester in the third school year, to learn about professional ethics and prepareinternship plans, etc.
4. Global Internship(1) Students will select one out of the three courses below.
International Business Internship Course
Domestic internship conducted in companies, research and educational institutions, and otherorganizations that have international operations.
－ SS 27 －－ SS 27 －Expected operations and training: All operations necessary for international businessdevelopment
Community Activities Internship Course
Internship conducted in NGOs, NPOs, and administrative organs that are engaged incommunity activities.
Expected operations and training: Operations concerning social security, tourism, peace,disaster prevention, the environment, education, agriculture, forestry and fisheries, and living
support for foreign residents.
Overseas Internship Course
Overseas internship conducted in companies, international agencies, NGOs, NPOs, andresearch and education institutions.
(2) Implementation period and duration
The period for doing internships will be, in principle, during summer vacation in the third
school year, since this period does not affect class attendance. Provided, however, that students
can do their internships during a school term when approved by IGS Academic Affairs
Subcommittee (e.g. doing an internship on Wednesdays for two months.).
The internship duration must be two weeks (actual working hours: 60 hours) or longer.
(3) Approval of credits and evaluation
Students need to submit an internship implementation plan during a designated period
before doing their internships, and acquire approval of IGS Academic Affairs Subcommittee.
After completing the internship, students need to submit a completion certificate issued byaccepting organizations or companies to IGS Academic Affairs Subcommittee. In principle,
credit approval and academic result evaluation will be carried out based on the evaluations on
the completion certificate by the receiving organizations and Internship Report submitted by thestudent.
5. Internship Reflection
Students need to take the Internship Reflection class after the internship, in principle in thefall semester in the third school year, to conduct self-evaluation and confirm theiraccomplishments and points to be improved.

－ SS 28 －－ SS 28 －6. Agreement on Graduation Thesis Offered at IGS
Agreement on Graduation Thesis Offered at the Department of Integrated Global Studies,
School of Integrated Arts and Sciences, Hiroshima University
March 28, 2018
Approved by the Dean
(Purpose)
Article 1. This Agreement shall prescribe matters necessary for Graduation Thesis at the
Department of Integrated Global Studies, School of Integrated Arts and Sciences,
Hiroshima University (hereinafter, “Graduation Thesis”), in accordance with thestipulations of Article 27 of Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences
By-Laws (hereinafter, “By-Laws”).
(Requirements for Registering Graduation Thesis)
Article2(1) Graduation Thesis can be taken only by fourth-year students who have acquired at least
about 100 credits out of the credits required for graduation including "Contemporary Issues
of Japan I", "Contemporary Issues of Japan II" and "Contemporary World Issues I" at theend of their third year (or at the end of the preceding semester of the semester in which
students is intending to take Graduation Thesis for students who have been in theuniversity for longer than the standard term of study; the same shall apply hereinafter), andwho have completed studying abroad for students specified in Article 3 of Arrangement forStudying Abroad for Students of the School of Integrated Arts and Sciences, Department ofIntegrated Global Studies, Hiroshima University (hereinafter, "the Arrangement")(excluding students who have been exempted from studying abroad under Article 4 of the
Arrangement).
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions in the preceding paragraph, the handling of students whowish to graduate early shall be prescribed separately.
(Request for Desired Chief Academic Advisor for Graduation Thesis)
Article 3(1) In the third year, a student who intends to take Graduation Thesis must select academic
advisors according to the procedures set forth below.
[1] A student shall see more than one faculty member from whom he/she wishes to receive
primary supervision between September 1 and October 20 in the third year, consult
his/her tutor, obtain the said faculty members’ approval to submit a request for theirsupervision, then prepare a Request for Desired Chief Academic Advisor for Graduation
Thesis Form (hereinafter, "the Request Form") and submit it to the IGS Academic
Affairs Subcommittee (the IGS Office).
[2] The IGS Academic Affairs Subcommittee shall coordinate and select Chief Academic－ SS 29 －－ SS 29 －Advisors in consideration of the content of the Request Forms described in the preceding
item and the number of students allowed to be supervised that is specified in Article 5,
and notify the students. If coordination is necessary within the department for suchreasons as exceedance of the number of students allowed to be supervised orinadequacies in the contents of the Request Form, such cases shall be addressedindividually.
[3] A student shall consult the Chief Academic Advisor selected in accordance with thepreceding item, select more than one Sub Academic Advisor by February 10, and reportto that effect to the IGS Academic Affairs Subcommittee via the Chief Academic
Advisor.
(2) Notwithstanding the preceding paragraph, the selection of the Chief Academic Advisor
shall be canceled for any person who fails to fulfill the requirements set forth in Paragraph
1 of Article 2 above.
(Supervision Period of Chief Academic Advisor)
Article 4 In principle, the Chief Academic Advisor shall start to provide supervision to
students in the fourth term of the third year.
(Number of Students Allowed to be Supervised)
Article 5(1) In principle, the number of students whom one faculty member can supervise as a Chief
Academic Advisor shall be between one and four.
(2) In the event that the number of requests for supervision exceeds the number of students
allowed to be supervised stipulated in the preceding paragraph, the desired Chief Academic
Advisor who has received a request for supervision shall select students to be supervisedby taking a comprehensive look at the following situations of all students who have madesuch a request.
[1] The status of taking subjects the desired Chief Academic Advisor has required students
to take when they attend Graduation Thesis[2] The content of the Request Form[3] GPA achieved up to the second term of the third year
(Change of Chief Academic Advisor)
Article 6 If a student wishes to change his/her Chief Academic Advisor selected in accordancewith Paragraph 1 of Article 3, he/she shall submit a notification of change of Graduation
Thesis Chief Academic Advisor to the IGS Academic Affairs Subcommittee (the IGS
Office).
(Requirements for Submitting a Thesis)
Article 7 In order to submit a thesis, a student shall fulfill any of the requirements set forth in
the following items.
[1] In principle, has a score of 800 or above in the TOEIC®L&R test, Grade Pre-1 orabove in the EIKEN test, a score of 80 or above in the TOEFL®iBT test, or a score of
5.5 or above in the IELTSTM (BAND) test. For students who speak other languages as－ SS 30 －－ SS 30 －their first language, however, these may be substituted with N2 level in the JapaneseLanguage Proficiency Test.
[2] Have acquired 4 or more credits in subjects for advanced English learners that aredesignated by the Department of Integrated Global Studies.
(2) In addition to the matters specified in Item [1] of the preceding paragraph, the handling of
external English proficiency tests shall be prescribed by the IGS Academic Affairs
Subcommittee.
(Submission of Thesis)
Article 8 A student shall submit a thesis, along with a Graduation Thesis Submission Form anda copy of the score certificate of language proficiency tests specified in Item [1] of Article
7 or an academic transcript showing that the subjects specified in Item [2] of Article 7 havebeen completed, to the IGS Academic Affairs Subcommittee (the IGS Office) by January
31 of his/her fourth year.
Article 9 Notwithstanding the provisions in Article 8, the deadline for submitting a thesis forstudents who expect to graduate in September shall be July 31.
(Others)
Article 10 If the deadline specified in this Agreement is a holiday designated by the university,
the following day of the said holiday shall be deemed to be the deadline.
(2) In addition to the rules specified herein, matters necessary to the graduation thesis will beseparately decided.
Supplementary Provisions
This Agreement shall come into effect from April 1, 2018.
Supplementary Provisions (Partially revised on February 20, 2019)
This Agreement shall be applied from April 1, 2019.
Supplementary Provisions (Partially revised on January 15, 2020)
This Agreement shall be applied from April 1, 2020.

－ SS 31 －－ SS 31 －7. Arrangement for Early Graduation
Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences
Arrangement for Early Graduation
December 15, 2004
Approved by the Dean
(Purpose)
Article 1 Under the provisions of Article 29 of the Hiroshima University School of Integrated
Arts and Sciences By-Laws, this Arrangement shall prescribe matters necessary to early
graduation from Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences (hereinafter,“this School”).
(Approval of Early Graduation Candidates, etc.)
Article 2 A student who intends to graduate early must perform the prescribed procedures andapply to the Dean by the end of the second year, provided that this shall exclude students
who transferred to this School.
Article 3(1) If a student of the Department of Integrated Arts and Sciences who applied for early
graduation has acquired 100 or more credits including “Invitation to Integrated Arts andSciences” and “Introduction to Integrated Arts and Sciences” (excluding subjects for teacher
education, internship programs and subjects concerning antidiscrimination education), andobtained superior or better grades in 90 percent or more of the acquired credits at the end of
the second year, the student shall be approved as an early graduation candidate by the Dean.
(2) If a student of the Department of Integrated Global Studies who applied for early
graduation has acquired 100 or more credits including “Contemporary Issues of Japan I”,“Contemporary Issues of Japan II”, “Contemporary World Issues I” and “Contemporary
World Issues II”, and obtained superior or better grades in 90 percent or more of theacquired credits at the end of the second year, the student shall be approved as an early
graduation candidate by the Dean.
Article 4 A student who has been approved as an early graduation candidate may takeGraduation Thesis from the third year.
(Approval of Early Graduation)
Article 5 If a student who has been approved as an early graduation candidate has acquired thenumber of credits required for graduation and obtained superior or better grades in 90
percent of the acquired credits at the end of the third year or the end of the first semester ofthe fourth year, the student shall be approved for early graduation by the Dean.
Supplementary Provisions－ SS 32 －－ SS 32 －This Arrangement shall come into effect from April 1, 2004 and shall be applied to students
admitted from FY2002.
Supplementary Provisions (Partially revised on April 1, 2006)
This Arrangement shall come into effect from April 1, 2006.
Supplementary Provisions (Partially revised on March 19, 2013)This Arrangement shall come into effect from April 1, 2013.
Supplementary Provisions (Partially revised on March 31, 2015)
This Arrangement shall come into effect from April 1, 2015.
Supplementary Provisions (Partially revised on March 24, 2016)
This Arrangement shall come into effect from March 24, 2016 and shall be applied from
April 1, 2015.
Supplementary Provisions (Partially revised on March 19, 2018)
This Arrangement shall come into effect from March 19, 2018 and shall be applied from
April 1, 2018.
Supplementary Provisions (Partially revised on March 19, 2019)
This Arrangement shall come into effect from March 19, 2019 and shall be applied from
April 1, 2019.

－ SS 33 －－ SS 33 －8. Rules for the Handling of Hiroshima University By-Laws Regarding
Approval of Previously Acquired Credits
Rules for the Handling of Hiroshima University By-Laws Regarding Approval of Previously
Acquired Credits at the Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences
December 15, 2004
Approved by the Dean

No.1 Based on stipulations in Article 2 of Hiroshima University By-Laws Regarding Approvalof Previously Acquired Credits (April 1, 2004 Approved by the Vice President(Education/Students)), the number of approved credits, etc. shall be handled as follows at
the Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences.
Department of Integrated Arts and Sciences

Liberal Arts Education Courses

Subject Classification

Number of
approvedcredits

Peace Science Courses
Basic
Introduction to University Education
Courses in
University
Introductory Seminar for First-Year
Education
Students
Area Courses
EnglishLimited to 60
Foreign
Basic Foreign
Languages
Languages
CommonSubjects
Information and Data Science
Courses
Health and Sports Courses
Social Cooperation Courses
Foundation Courses
Total

How to approve the credits
1 Instructors of the subjects for which a
student intends to gain the approval ofcredits confirms the content of thesubjects (Syllabus), and after theapproval is obtained from a tutor for allof the subjects, the credits are approved
following a prescribed meeting.
2 For Foreign Languages, the number ofapproved credits shall be limited to fourfor English and four for Basic Foreign
Languages.
3 For Basic Courses in University
Education, credits shall not be approvedin principle.

Limited to 60

Department of Integrated Global Studies

Liberal Arts Education Courses

Subject Classification

Number of
approvedcredits

Peace Science Courses
Basic
Introduction to University Education
Courses in
University Introductory Seminar for First-Year
Education
Students
Area Courses
EnglishLimited to 60
ForeignJapanese
Languages
Basic Foreign
CommonLanguages
Subjects
Information and Data Science
Courses
Health and Sports Courses
Social Cooperation Courses
Foundation Courses
Total

Limited to 60― SS 34 ―－ SS 34 －How to approve the credits

1 Instructors of the subjects for which a
student intends to gain the approval ofcredits confirms the content of thesubjects (Syllabus), and after theapproval is obtained from a tutor for allof the subjects, the credits are approved
following a prescribed meeting.
2 For Foreign Languages, the number ofapproved credits shall be limited to six.
3 For Basic Courses in University
Education, credits shall not be approvedin principle.

No. 2 A student intending to obtain the approval must submit the Application for Approval ofPreviously Acquired Credits (Appended Form) and an academic transcript to the Dean byJune 30th of the year of admission (or the following day or the day after that if June 30th isa holiday) after gaining approval from a tutor (the Application for Approval shall be
submitted to the Support Office (in charge of undergraduate programs)).
No. 3 When approval is granted for previously acquired credits, guidance shall be given to
ensure that students can complete a wide range of subjects such as by allowing thecompletion of other electives, etc. in place of the approved credits.
No. 4 Even if approval is granted for previously acquired credits, the term of study shall not beshortened.
Supplementary Provisions
These Rules shall come into effect from December 15, 2004 and shall be applied from April
1, 2004.
Supplementary Provisions (Partially revised on April 1, 2006)
1

These Rules shall come into effect from April 1, 2006.

2

For approval of previously acquired credits of students admitted prior to FY2005, theprovisions then in force shall remain applicable notwithstanding the stipulations concerning
Handling of Hiroshima University By-Laws Regarding Approval of Previously Acquired
Credits at the Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences revised by theseRules.
Supplementary Provisions (Partially revised on February 16, 2011)

1

These Rules shall come into effect from April 1, 2011.

2

For approval of previously acquired credits of students admitted prior to FY2010, theprovisions then in force shall remain applicable notwithstanding the stipulations concerning
Handling of Hiroshima University By-Laws Regarding Approval of Previously Acquired
Credits at the Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences revised by theseRules.
Supplementary Provisions (Partially revised on March 19, 2013)

1

These Rules shall come into effect from April 1, 2013.

2

For approval of previously acquired credits of students admitted prior to FY2012, theprovisions then in force shall remain applicable notwithstanding the stipulations concerning
Handling of Hiroshima University By-Laws Regarding Approval of Previously Acquired
Credits at the Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences revised by theseRules.
Supplementary Provisions (Partially revised on March 19, 2014)

1

These Rules shall come into effect from April 1, 2014.

2

For approval of previously acquired credits of students admitted prior to FY2013, theprovisions then in force shall remain applicable notwithstanding the stipulations concerning― SS 35 ―－ SS 35 －Handling of Hiroshima University By-Laws Regarding Approval of Previously Acquired
Credits at the Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences revised by theseRules.
Supplementary Provisions (Partially revised on March 19, 2018)
1

These Rules shall come into effect from April 1, 2018.

2

For approval of previously acquired credits of students admitted prior to FY2017, theprovisions then in force shall remain applicable notwithstanding the stipulations concerning
Handling of Hiroshima University By-Laws Regarding Approval of Previously Acquired
Credits at the Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences revised by theseRules.
Supplementary Provisions (Partially revised on March 19, 2019)

1

These Rules shall come into effect from April 1, 2019.

2

For approval of previously acquired credits of students admitted prior to FY2018, theprovisions then in force shall remain applicable notwithstanding the stipulations concerning
Handling of Hiroshima University By-Laws Regarding Approval of Previously Acquired
Credits at the Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences revised by theseRules.
Supplementary Provisions (Partially revised on March 19, 2020)

1

These Rules shall come into effect from April 1, 2020.

2

For approval of previously acquired credits of students admitted prior to FY2019, theprovisions then in force shall remain applicable notwithstanding the stipulations concerning
Handling of Hiroshima University By-Laws Regarding Approval of Previously Acquired
Credits at the Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences revised by theseRules.

― SS 36 ―－ SS 36 －9. Agreement on the Approval of Credits Acquired from Language
Training at Foreign Training Institutions
Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences
Agreement on the Approval of Credits Acquired from Language Training at Foreign Training
Institutions
December 15, 2004
Approved by the Dean
Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Agreement on the Approval of
Credits Acquired from Language Training at Foreign Training Institutions(Purpose)
Article 1
This Agreement specifies the necessary matters concerning the approval of credits acquired by
students enrolled in Hiroshima University School of Integrated Arts and Sciences (hereinafterreferred as “the School”) from short-term overseas language training (including self-financed
study) at a foreign training institution.
(Foreign Training Institution)
Article 2
A foreign training institution shall be a university, a university-affiliated facility, or an
institution approved by the School (excluding language schools other than universities).
(Application Procedures for Credit Approval)
Article 3(1) Students wishing to apply for credit approval must submit a designated application form,
which states training institution, training content and training period, to the Dean of the Schoolin advance.
(2) Students wishing to apply for credit approval must ask the host training institution to
conduct a performance evaluation, using the designated evaluation request letter and evaluationform.
(3) Students wishing to apply for credit approval must submit a designated application form
along with the evaluation form issued by the host training institution, within one month after
returning to Japan.
(Approval of Credits)
Article 4― SS 37 ―－ SS 37 －(1) If the content learned at a foreign training institution is deemed educationally beneficial forstudying the curriculum of the School, credits acquired at a foreign training institution may beapproved as credits acquired from subjects offered by the School, following the prescribedscreening process.
(2) Credits to be approved are up to 4.
(Total Number of Training Hours)
Article 5
The total number of hours spent in training shall be 30 hours or more.
Supplementary ProvisionThis Agreement shall take effect on December 15, 2004, and apply from April 1, 2004.
Supplementary Provision (Partial revision made on March 19, 2013)This Agreement shall take effect on April 1, 2013.

― SS 38 ―－ SS 38 －IV. Graduate Course Attendance (Early Course Attendance) System
under “Hiroshima University By-Laws for the Completion of
Graduate School Class Subjects by Undergraduate Students”

Early course attendance system
The early course attendance system aims to provide undergraduate students with outstanding
academic performances who wish to advance to a HU graduate school with the opportunity toattend courses offered under HU graduate programs and to ensure consistency between
undergraduate and graduate education.
Of the credits that an early course attendee has acquired through this system, up to 10
credits specified by each graduate school may be included in the credits required forcompletion of that graduate school, provided that the early attendee has advanced to thatparticular graduate school.
Notices regarding the application procedures for undergraduate students enrolled inacademic year 2020 shall be posted on My Momiji in academic year 2022.

Graduate schools to which this system is planned to be applied (as of April, 2020)
Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Graduate School of Advanced
Science and Engineering, Graduate School of Integrated Sciences for Life, and Graduate
School of Biomedical and Health Sciences.

Attendee eligibility(1) At the time of attending early courses, students in the year they are expected to graduate
from the School they are enrolled in(2) Students wishing to advance to a HU graduate school(3) Students whose GPA until the end of the academic year (second semester) preceding theacademic year in which they wish to attend early courses exceeds the number specified by
the graduate school (major) they wish to advance toWhere to find information concerning the early course attendance system
You can find information concerning the early course attendance system by clicking on
Momiji HOME -> Academic Support -> Undergraduate Education.

― SS 39 ―－ SS 39 －V. Other Rules
If you would like to confirm other rules of Hiroshima University, please check the following
URL.
http://home.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/houki/english-kisoku/― SS 40 ―－ SS 40 －Appendices2020

Table of Contents
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.

Hiroshima University IGS Scholarship................................................................... Appx 2
The use of IGS Student Common Room................................................................. Appx 6
IGS Student Ambassador ........................................................................................ Appx 7
List of Faculty Members......................................................................................... Appx 8
Contact Information ............................................................................................... Appx 9― Appx 1 ―－ Appx 1 －Ⅰ. Hiroshima University IGS Scholarship
Guide for the Granting of Hiroshima University IGS Scholarship
November 1, 2017
Approved by the Executive and Vice President(Education/Higashi-Senda Campus)(Purpose)
No. 1

This Guide prescribes matters necessary for the granting of the Scholarship by the

Department of Integrated Global Studies, School of Integrated Arts and Sciences, Hiroshima
University (hereinafter, “IGS Scholarship”) funded with Named Funds for Hiroshima
University pursuant to the provision of No. 2, Paragraph 2 of the Guide for the Handling ofNamed Funds for Hiroshima University (December 9, 2015, Approved by the President).
(Objective)
No. 2

The objectives of the IGS Scholarship are to alleviate economic anxiety ofinternational students at the Department of Integrated Global Studies, School of Integrated
Arts and Sciences, Hiroshima University (hereinafter, “IGS”) (such students include those
who passed the entrance examination and are going to enter IGS; hereinafter, “International
Students”) before their enrollment, thereby reinforcing the system of strategically attracting
excellent International Students, and to mitigate economic burden of International Students
during their enrollment so that excellent and motivated International Students can concentrateon their study without anxiety.
(Types of Scholarship)
No. 3

The IGS Scholarship comprises Scholarship for Newly Enrolled Students andScholarship for Current Students.
(Scholarship for Newly Enrolled Students)
No. 4

International Students eligible for the Scholarship for Newly Enrolled Students shallbe the students with foreign nationality (including those who had dual nationality in Japanand a foreign country at the time of entrance examination and will select their foreign
nationality and renounce Japanese nationality before enrollment) who meet the following
qualifications at the time of enrollment.
(1) Those who hold or are planning to obtain a visa with the status of “Student” as stipulated
in the Appended Table I (4) of the Japanese Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition
Act (Cabinet Order No. 319 of 1951)(2) Those who do not receive any other scholarships(3) Those who are not planning to receive any other scholarships(Scholarship for Current Students)
No. 5

International Students eligible for the Scholarship for Current Students shall be, in theacademic year that the scholarship will be awarded (hereinafter, “Scholarship Year”), the― Appx 2 ―－ Appx 2 －students with foreign nationality who are studying in their second of later year in IGS andmeet the following qualifications as of April 1 of the Scholarship Year.
(1) Those who hold or are planning to obtain a visa with the status of “Student” as stipulated
in the Appended Table I (4) of the Japanese Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition
Act (Cabinet Order No. 319 of 1951)(2) Those who do not receive any other scholarships(3) Those who are not planning to receive any other scholarships(4) Those whose allowance sent from their private funding source does not exceed ¥90,000
on average per month, in the year before the academic year for which the scholarship will
be awarded(5) Those whose allowance sent from their private funding source is not due to exceed¥90,000 on average per month, in the academic year for which the scholarship will beawarded(6) Those who have earned the standard number of credits, calculated by formula (a), andwhose academic result (GPA) is 60 points or higher, calculated by formula (b) based on theacademic performance for the latest one year(a) Calculation formula for the standard number of credits to be earned
No. of credits required for graduation ×

No. of semesters in which the student is in IGS
No. of remaining semesters till graduation (8semesters)

× 0.8(b) Calculation formula for academic result (GPA)(No. of credits with "S" × 4) + (No. of credits with “A” × 3) + (No. of credits with “B” × 2) ＋ (No. of credits with “C” × 1)
× 100
Total No. of earned credits × 4(Scholarship Amounts and Number of Recipients)
No. 6

The amount of the Scholarship for Newly Enrolled Students per capita for students

described in the following items are as described in the relevant items:(1) Newly Enrolled Students in 2018: 600,000JPY (For those who are selected as a recipientof the Monbukagakusho Honors Scholarship for Privately-Financed International Students:
600,000 JPY minus total amount of monthly stipend for 12 month)(2) Newly Enrolled Students in 2019 and 2020: 300,000JPY

2 The amount of the Scholarship for Current Students per capita and the maximum number ofrecipients per school year are as described in the following items:(1) Amount equivalent to one full-year tuition: 20% of applicants(2) Amount equivalent to half of one full-year tuition: 30% of applicants(Application Procedure)
No. 7

International Students who hope to receive the Scholarship for Newly Enrolled

Students must submit the Hiroshima University IGS Scholarship Confirmation of Recipient’s
Qualifications (Attached Format 1) (hereinafter, “Confirmation”) to the Dean of the Schoolof Integrated Arts and Sciences during the designated enrollment period.
― Appx 3 ―－ Appx 3 －2 International Students who hope to receive the Scholarship for Current Students must submit
the Hiroshima University IGS Scholarship Application Form (Attached Format 2)(hereinafter, “Application Form”) to the Dean of the School of Integrated Arts and Sciencesin January of the academic year preceding the academic year in which they hope to receive
the scholarship.
(Determination of Recipients)
The Dean of the School of Integrated Arts and Sciences shall determine the recipients

No. 8of the Scholarship for Newly Enrolled Students from applicants who submitted theConfirmation and meet the qualifications described in No. 4.
2 The Dean of the School of Integrated Arts and Sciences shall determine the recipients of the
Scholarship for Current Students from International Students who submitted the Application
Form, based on the applicant’s submitted Application Form and academic results.
3 After determining the scholarship recipients, the Dean of the School of Integrated Arts andSciences shall promptly report the results to the Executive and Vice President(Education/Higashi-Senda Campus) and notify the results to scholarship applicants by theHiroshima University IGS Scholarship Result Notification (Attached Format 3).
(Handling of Tuition Exemption)
Students who have been granted the IGS Scholarship are not allowed to apply forNo. 9tuition exemption for the relevant academic year. Provided, however, those who are granted
the amount prescribed in No. 6, Paragraph 1, Item 2 or Paragraph 2, Item 2 are allowed toapply for the exemption of tuitions for one semester.
(Cancellation and Refund of the Scholarship)
No. 10The Dean of the School of Integrated Arts and Sciences may cancel the granting of thescholarship when he/she finds that a recipient falls under any one of the conditions below:(1) When it has been proved that false statements had been made in the Application Form;(2) When the recipient took a leave of absence, withdrew, or was removed from the register;(3) When the recipient passed away;(4) When the recipient is no longer an International Student meeting the qualifications
described in the items of No. 4 or No. 5;(5) When it is determined that the recipient’s academic results are poor;(6) When the recipient conducted an act that significantly harms the credibility of Hiroshima
University; or(7) When the recipient can no longer achieve his/her purpose of learning due to illness orother reasons.
2 When a cancellation of the granting of the scholarship is made pursuant to the provision of
the preceding paragraph, a notification shall be given to the recipient.
3 The Dean of the School of Integrated Arts and Sciences may claim the refund of alreadyprovided scholarship if a recipient falls under any of the conditions described in Paragraph 1
and has committed gross negligence.
4 A recipient who has received a claim for refund pursuant to the provision of the preceding― Appx 4 ―－ Appx 4 －paragraph must refund the scholarship promptly.
Supplementary Provisions
1 This Guide shall come into effect from November 1, 2017.
2 This Guide shall be effective until March 31, 2021.

― Appx 5 ―－ Appx 5 －II. The Use of IGS Student Common Room
Please use the IGS Student Common Room with respect to others, do not interrupt
others by your behavior and follow the rules written below.



The IGS Student Common Room is a place for study and meetings for IGS
students.

You can use this room Monday to Friday from 8am to 7pm. However, the room is closed
on weekends, holidays and from December 29th to January 3rd of the following year.

Please notify the staff members if you break any items as soon as possible.

We, School of Integrated Arts and Sciences are not responsible for any lost or stolen
property in the IGS Student Common Room.



Do not use the room for purposes other than the purposes stated above.

No garbage and no rubbish bin in the room.

No fire

No smoking

No use outside the regular room hour setting.



Do not take out any equipment of the room.



Clean after useDo not leave your valuables in the room.

[The use of lockers]
1st year IGS students can use their locker from April to February. Please make sure to clean
both inside and outside the locker and take your locker key off by February15th.
First year students can each use an assigned locker. You are required to prepare andmanage keys yourself.

To prevent theft, do not put any valuables in the room.

Do not put food inside the locker.



Clean after use― Appx 6 ―－ Appx 6 －III. IGS Student Ambassador Position
Outline:
IGS student ambassadors will represent the IGS students.
Student ambassadors will be selected from each class of the Introductory Seminar for First-YearStudents.
Selection:
Up to four ambassadors can be selected. They should represent a variety of nationalities and gender.
The selection process will be decided by the head of IGS in consultation with the last ambassadors.
Term:
The length of the ambassador position will be for one full year, starting in May of the new school
year and finishing at the end of April of the following year. The Student Ambassador must be able toparticipate during the school year in order to fulfill the roles and responsibilities of the position.
Responsibilities:
1)
2)

3)
4)
5)
6)

The ambassadors will represent the students. The students can voice their ideas, concerns, or
opinions regarding the program, school, or daily life to the ambassadors.
The ambassadors will transfer the students’ ideas, concerns and opinions to the IGS professors
and staff once a semester in the Regular Ambassador Meeting. They can also consult with the
IGS UEA and ask for a special ambassador meeting when necessary. Though problems may not
be resolved, the ambassadors may help to facilitate or create solutions within his or her capacity.
The ambassadors will work together to plan an annual social event for the IGS students, staff,
and professors. They will also organize other events as they see fit.
The ambassadors plan and conduct part of the orientation event and other activities for new firstyear students in cooperation with IAS students. They can also conduct other events for new IGS
students only.
The ambassadors help to present IGS, e.g. for schools visiting HU.
After finishing their term as ambassadors, former ambassadors will continue as contact persons
for students from their year and support current ambassadors.

― Appx7 ―－ Appx 7 －IV. List of Faculty Members
As of April 1st, 2020
Field

Name

Culture and Tourism

Funck, Carolin

Culture and Tourism

Seki, Koki

Culture and Tourism

Takatani, Michio

Culture and Tourism

Grajdian, Maria M.

Culture and Tourism

Kawamoto, Naoe

Culture and Tourism

Rigsby, Curtis

Culture and Tourism

Jang, Kyungjae

Peace and Communication

Katayanagi, Mari

Peace and Communication

Shibata, Miki

Peace and Communication

Tatsukawa, Keiso

Peace and Communication

Machida, Akira

Peace and Communication

Taferner, Robert

Peace and Communication

Yamane, Tatsuo

Peace and Communication

Amano, Shuichi

Environment and Society

Kaneko, Shinji

Environment and Society

Villeneuve, Masumi

Environment and Society

Yamada, Toshihiro

Environment and Society

Hasegawa, Yuji

Environment and Society

Iwamoto, Yoko

Environment and Society

Shirakawa, Toshiyuki

Environment and Society

Tanaka, Shinpei－ Appx 8 －――V. Contact Information

IGS Support Section
Department of Integrated Global Studies
School of Integrated Arts and Sciences
Hiroshima University

広島大学総合科学部国際共創学科
学生支援室（IGS担当）〒739-8521
広島県東広島市鏡山一丁目７番１号

1-7-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima City
Hiroshima, Japan 739-8521
Phone 電話:
E-mail メール:

+81 (0)82-424-7988
souka-gaku-sien@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp－ Appx
Appx 9 －――