Teaching – CHIHIRO KARIYA

Courses

Introduction to ‘Biblio-Battle’ (A Popular Japanese Book-review Game):

Sharing the Delight of Reading

Active Learning

Japanese

This course introduces Biblio-Battle, a popular Japanese book-review game in which participants each have five minutes to present a recommended book, followed by a vote to select the “Champion Book” that the audience most wants to read. Through small-group activities and practice sessions, students develop skills in summarizing books, delivering engaging presentations, facilitating discussions, and managing time effectively. The course also encourages participants to appreciate diverse reading…

R and Quarto for Data Science:

Visualizing Data Visualizing Data

Data Science

Japanese

This course introduces the statistical programming language R and Quarto, a modern publishing system for reproducible research. Designed for beginners and open to students from all disciplines, it emphasizes practical data visualization rather than statistical theory. Students learn to create clear, effective graphics with ggplot2, automate repetitive tasks through coding, and improve the reproducibility of their work. The course also encourages the use of generative AI tools, such as ChatGPT…

Introduction to Political Science I

Politics

Introduction

Japanese

This introductory course provides students with a foundational understanding of political science by examining the institutions, concepts, and processes that shape contemporary politics. It explores topics including popular sovereignty, the welfare state, electoral systems, democracy and totalitarianism, political institutions, bureaucracy, and local government in Japan. Through lectures, discussions, group work, and the analysis of current news and parliamentary proceedings, students learn to…

Introduction to Political Science II

Politics

Introduction

Japanese

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of international relations and comparative politics, emphasizing the importance of understanding Japan within a global context. Through comparative analysis, students examine how political institutions, international society, and public policy operate across different countries. Major topics include sovereignty, the nation-state, international law, electoral and bureaucratic systems, global issues, and comparative political institutions. Case…

Workshop for High-School Students

Growing Questions through Books: An Inquiry Workshop at the Library

Inquiry-based learning has become a required component of upper secondary education in Japan. As a result, many high school students are now expected to identify their own topics, formulate questions, gather information, and pursue an extended inquiry. However, students often struggle with the earliest stages of this process, particularly with deciding what to investigate and developing meaningful questions.

Reading Seminar: Bridging High School and University Learning

This reading seminar bridges high school and university learning by encouraging students to share the experience of reading and discussing a topical book written for, or accessible to, high school students. Participants read the assigned text in advance, complete a short preparatory task, exchange ideas on its key arguments, questions, and insights, and collaboratively write a book introduction. Through seminar-style discussion, students deepen their understanding of both the text and its…

“Unfair Monopoly”: Experiencing Social Inequality Through a Board Game

This seminar uses a specially designed board game, “Unfair Monopoly” developed by the French nonprofit organization Observatoire des inégalités for educational purposes, to explore social inequality. Unlike ordinary board games, in which all players begin with equal conditions, this game assigns players different starting resources, opportunities, and advantages based on social categories. Through gameplay, students experience how unequal initial conditions and institutional rules can shape…

Cinema Dialog

This seminar provides an opportunity for participants to watch films and documentaries on the themes of humanity, society, and nature, and to engage in dialogue among groups based on their impressions and questions about the films. By expressing their own opinions and engaging with the perspectives of others, participants can deepen their understanding of the works while broadening and deepening their perspectives and ways of thinking about humanity, society, and nature.

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