The Institute for Diversity and Inclusion,
Hiroshima University

The purpose of this program is to provide with basic knowledge about diversity and inclusion.
The course will be given by a total of 33 university faculty members !

Attention: This course is provided only in Japanese. No English translation is available.

Recommended for those who:

  • Would like to learn what “diversity” is.
  • Would like to know about corporate and social initiatives for diversity and inclusion.
  • Would like to think about how to deal with gender issues in the workplace.
  • Would like to know what to do for people with disabilities.
  • Would like to learn about the social backgrounds of foreign residents.
  • The course is offered on demand. You can take it any time during the course period.

Example of a lecture

Program Description:

Introduction to Diversity and Inclusion (60 min. x 10)

Students will learn an overview of diversity and inclusion. Students will deepen their understanding of diversity and inclusion from the perspectives of biology and history, as well as corporate and social initiatives.

  • Session 1: What is Diversity and Inclusion (1)
  • Session 2: What is Diversity and Inclusion (2)
  • Session 3: Inclusion Initiatives in Business and Society (1): From the Perspective of Assistive Technology
  • Session 4: Inclusion Initiatives in Business and Society (2): From the Perspective of Art Education
  • Session 5: Inclusion Initiatives in Business and Society (3): From the Perspective of Hearing Impairment
  • Session 6: Diversity in the Environment (1): From a Biological Perspective
  • Session 7: Diversity in the Environment (2): A Biological Perspective
  • Session 8: Inclusion and Exclusion in Society (1): From the Perspective of Cultural Anthropology
  • Session 9: Inclusion and Exclusion in Society (2): From a Historical Perspective
  • Session 10: Inclusion and Exclusion in Society (3): From a Historical Perspective

Introduction to Gender Studies (60 min. x 10)

Students will learn about basic knowledge about gender. Students will consider issues related to gender at home, school, and the workplace, as well as peace from a gender perspective.

  • Session 1: What is Gender: Gender, Sex, and Sexuality
  • Session 2: How Gender Differences Are Made (1): Unconscious Bias
  • Session 3: How Gender Differences Are Made (2): Family and School
  • Session 4: How Gender Differences Are Made (3): Family and Workplace
  • Session 5: Gender Issues in the Workplace (1): Female Managers
  • Session 6: Gender Issues in the Workplace (2): People’s Interaction
  • Session 7: Gender Issues in the Workplace (3): Corporate Initiatives
  • Session 8: Gender Issues in the Workplace (4): Harassment
  • Session 9: Hiroshima and Gender (1): The History of Modernization in Japan
  • Session 10: Hiroshima and Gender (2): Soldiers and Masculinity

Introduction to Disability and Accessibility (60 min. x 10)

Students will learn about accessibility related to disabilities. Students will understand the issues in medicine, architecture, pedagogy, etc., and acquire knowledge about support for disabilities.

  • Session 1: What is Accessibility?
  • Session 2: Inclusion in Society (1): From the Perspective of Dentistry
  • Session 3: Inclusion in Society (2): From the Perspective of Medicine
  • Session 4: Inclusion in Society (3): Creating an Inclusive Environment
  • Session 5: Inclusion through Education (1): Support for Visual Impairment
  • Session 6: Inclusion through Education (2): Support for Hearing Impairment
  • Session 7: Inclusion through Education (3): Support for Physical Impairment
  • Session 8: Inclusion through Education (4): Support for Intellectual Disabilities
  • Session 9: Assistive Technology for Disabilities (1): Inclusion of all students through assistive technology
  • Session 10: Assistive Technology for Disabilities (2): From the Perspective of Educational Engineering

Introduction to Foreign Residents and Multiculturalism (60 min. x 10)

Students will learn about living together with foreign residents in a multicultural society. Students will gain a basic understanding of the work, education and culture of foreign residents, and the multiculturalism.

  • Session 1: What is Multiculturalism?
  • Session 2: Multiculturalism and Work (1): Foreign Workers and Social Security
  • Session 3: Multiculturalism and Work (2): Foreign Technical Intern Trainees
  • Session 4: Multiculturalism and Education (1): Foreign Residents in Japan and Local Japanese Language Education
  • Session 5: Multiculturalism and Education (2): Development and Learning of Children with Diverse Linguistic and Cultural Backgrounds
  • Session 6: Multiculturalism and Education (3): Education and Schools for Children with Diverse Linguistic and Cultural Backgrounds
  • Session 7: Intercultural Understanding (1): From the Perspective of Sociology of Religion
  • Session 8: Intercultural Understanding (2): Cultural Value Differences and Intercultural Communication
  • Session 9: Multiculturalism and History (1): In Case of Mexico
  • Session 10: Multiculturalism and History (2): In Case of America

Course Fees:

30,000 yen

Participant’s Course Requirements:

High school graduates or those with equivalent or higher academic ability
*Current Hiroshima University students are not eligible to take this course.

Certificate of Completion:

A certificate of completion will be issued to all students who attend all lectures and passed the quiz.

Applications for FY2025
Application deadline: February 28, 2025 (must arrive by this date)
Period: June 2025 to January 2026

How to apply:
(1)Application for Certificate Program (Hiroshima University format)
(2)Curriculum vitae (Hiroshima University format)
(3)Proof of eligibility (A copy of diploma or certificate of graduation)
(4)Return envelope (long size 3 [23.5 cm x 12 cm], with 110 yen stamp affixed and addressed to the applicant)

Where to send application documents and procedural inquiries:
Kiyomi Fujii, Center for Special Needs Education Research and Practice, Institute for for Diversity and Inclusion, Hiroshima University
1-1-1 Kagamiyama, Higashi-Hiroshima, Hiroshima 739-8524 TEL: 082-424-4601
E-mail: fujikiyo■hiroshima-u.ac.jp *Please replace ■ with @.
*E-mail correspondence is available only on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Can I use something other than a copy of my diploma or graduation certificate to prove my eligibility to take the course?
A. As a general rule, please prepare a copy of your diploma or graduation certificate. If this is difficult, please contact us for advice.

Q. I am a student at Hiroshima University. Can I take the course?
A. No. Current students at Hiroshima University are not eligible to take the course.

Q. Is there any proof of completion of the program?
A. A certificate of completion will be issued to those who complete the program.

Q. Can I get credits for the courses I take?
A. The Diversity and Inclusion Training Program does not grant course credits.

Q. Can I take just one course?
A. This program can be completed by attending all of the lectures. Therefore, you cannot take just one course.

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