Interdisciplinary Seminar

Interdisciplinary Seminar

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IA9991GCA7

2.00Credits

講義・演習 (Lecture/Seminar)

Fall semester 2026

(Fall semester)

Keisuke HUZIWARA

School of Human Science and Environment

English

Esperanto

10／16

Please refer to Universal Passport.

Please refer to Universal Passport.

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[Course Objectives]
By actively engaging in introductory tasks and exchanging opinions and ideas with students from different majors, this course aims to deepen students’ sense of identity as prefectural university students and cultivate a foundational understanding of interdisciplinary, cross-field thinking. By learning beyond departmental boundaries and engaging in practical study, students will develop problem-solving skills.
[Learning Outcomes]
1) Students will acquire broad knowledge and skills that form the foundation of interdisciplinary thinking.
2) Students will be able to act independently and autonomously toward self-realisation.

Subtitle: Expanding Horizons Beyond Academic Departments
Keywords: Cross-disciplinary, Interdisciplinary Thinking, Practical Learning, Problem-Solving Skills

[Course Content]
This course is an introductory class designed to teach the fundamentals of Esperanto, an international auxiliary language.
In the first half of each class, students will learn about the background of Esperanto’s creation, its history, culture, underlying ideas, and its role in contemporary society, thereby deepening their understanding of the language's cultural and social contexts.
In the second half, students will study basic Esperanto grammar and vocabulary and develop practical language skills through simple conversation and expression exercises.
Through learning Esperanto, the course aims to encourage reflection on multicultural understanding and linguistic diversity.

[Course Schedule]
Session 1
First half: What is Esperanto? — Background and purpose of its creation
Second half: Alphabet and pronunciation
Session 2
First half: Zamenhof and the history of the Esperanto movement
Second half: Basic parts of speech
Session 3
First half: Esperanto and international understanding
Second half: Singular and plural forms
Session 4
First half: Culture and exchange in the Esperanto-speaking world
Second half: Interrogative sentences
Session 5
First half: Constructed languages and natural languages
Second half: Verb conjugation
Session 6
First half: Introduction to Esperanto literature and music
Second half: Adverbs and word order
Session 7
First half: Esperanto and ideas of peace
Second half: Prepositions
Session 8
First half: Mid-course review (reflection on history and culture covered so far)
Second half: Review of grammar learned to date
Session 9
First half: Esperanto in contemporary society
Second half: Active and passive participles
Session 10
First half: Esperanto and the Internet
Second half: Numerals and expressions of time and dates
Session 11
First half: Multilingualism and Esperanto
Second half: Correlative words
Session 12
First half: Japan and Esperanto
Second half: The system of prefixes
Session 13
First half: The significance of learning Esperanto
Second half: The system of suffixes
Session 14
First half: Summary (language, culture, and society)
Second half: Grammar review
Session 15Overall review and reflection

In-person

Fully permitted

When using generative AI, please be mindful of the guidelines outlined in “Guidelines for the Use of Generative AI in Education at University of Hyogo (for Students).”

1. When searching Esperanto vocabulary and grammar or practising writing, you are encouraged to actively use generative AI as a learning tool.
2. However, when speaking in Esperanto during class, you must first memorise the output generated by AI and then speak without directly relying on it.

Not used.

Please refer to the Japanese syllabus.

[Preparation]
Prepare to speak in Esperanto during class (30 hours).

[Review]
Read books related to Esperanto and watch relevant videos (30 hours).

During class, students will practise Esperanto conversation in every session through pair work and similar activities.

[Grading Criteria]
Credits will be awarded based on achievement levels relative to the course objectives and learning outcomes, taking into account whether students have acquired the knowledge and skills that form the foundation of interdisciplinary thinking and have acted with initiative and autonomy towards self-realisation. Grades will be assigned as follows: S (90 points and above), A (80 points and above), B (70 points and above), C (60 points and above).

[Grading Method]
Students will be assessed comprehensively based on their understanding of Esperanto and their proficiency in using the language.

Guidance will be provided during class as needed on the use of Esperanto, with a focus on pronunciation and grammar.

Not applicable.