2025 (Current Year) Faculty Courses Liberal arts and basic science courses Humanities and social science courses
Social Welfare A
- Academic unit or major
- Humanities and social science courses
- Instructor(s)
- Tomomi Mizuno
- Class Format
- Lecture (Face-to-face)
- Media-enhanced courses
- -
- Day of week/Period
(Classrooms) - 5-6 Mon
- Class
- -
- Course Code
- LAH.S118
- Number of credits
- 100
- Course offered
- 2025
- Offered quarter
- 2Q
- Syllabus updated
- Apr 3, 2025
- Language
- Japanese
Syllabus
Course overview and goals
In recent years, the participation in society of various people who require assistance in their daily lives - such as people with disabilities, the elderly, and children - has increased. It is a pressing issue of modern times to ensure that these individuals can live their daily lives, engage in their occupations, and attend school with confidence and comfort. The purpose of this lecture is to specifically learn about the characteristics and needs of those who require assistance and the methods to assist them. We will also discuss, from a realistic perspective, what society should look like to achieve a society of coexistence and how each of us can provide support. Students will be expected to actively participate in the discussion by visualizing the lives of those who need assistance, thinking proactively, and sharing opinions in groups.
The aim of this lecture is to acquire basic knowledge to understand the characteristics, needs, and methods of support for those who require assistance, and to develop the ability to think about how one can contribute to the welfare and realization of a society of coexistence.
Course description and aims
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
1) Understand the characteristics, needs, and methods of serving people with disabilities.
2) Be able to examine aspects of welfare from a realistic perspective.
3) Be able to consider how a society of coexistence can be achieved and relate it to their own expertise.
Keywords
Disability, Support, Needs, Inclusive Society
Competencies
- Specialist skills
- Intercultural skills
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking skills
- Practical and/or problem-solving skills
Class flow
Lectures will be conducted using PowerPoint presentations. Discussions and exercises will also be incorporated.
Course schedule/Objectives
| Course schedule | Objectives | |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 | What is Social welfare? | Understanding of lesson policy and basic social welfare concepts |
| Class 2 | Characteristics and needs of people with visual impairments and how to support them | Understanding the characteristics of people with visual impairments |
| Class 3 | Characteristics and needs of people with hearing impairments and how to support them | Understanding the characteristics of people with hearing impairments |
| Class 4 | Characteristics and needs of people with physical disabilities and how to support them | Understanding the characteristics of people with physical disabilities |
| Class 5 | Characteristics and needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and how to support them | Understanding the characteristics of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities |
| Class 6 | Characteristics and needs of older adults and how to support them | Understanding the characteristics of older adults |
| Class 7 | A summary on Social Welfare | Comprehensive understanding of the characteristics and support of people in need of assistance |
Study advice (preparation and review)
To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to course material.
Textbook(s)
Do not use any particular textbook. Handouts will be distributed as needed.
Reference books, course materials, etc.
Lecture materials and reference books will be provided in the lecture.
Evaluation methods and criteria
Worksheets to be submitted at each class (35 points: 5 points x 7 times), involvement in class discussion/group work and contribution to the class (15 points) and final report (50 points)
Related courses
- LAH.S217 ： Social Welfare B
- LAH.S314 ： Social Welfare C
- LAH.S450 ： Essence of Humanities and Social Sciences59:Social Welfare
Prerequisites
none in particular