@inproceedings{oai:otemae.repo.nii.ac.jp:00002046, author = {KUHN , Michelle}, month = {2018-05-08}, note = {Over the past five years Nagoya University has been expanding its English taught curriculum in tangent with participation in the national Global30 program. This paper will introduce a Freshman Seminar that is both an introduction to university life and the region surrounding Nagoya University. The cultural importance of Nagoya and the Aichi region begin with the oldest histories of Japan, the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki, and continues into the present day as the home of Toyota Industries and as an “Anime Pilgrimage” point. Each week, students presented on reading material focused on Nagoya and Aichi. They created original reenactments of key historical episodes and interactive lessons to discuss topics ranging from poetry to textile making. This paper will introduce the reading materials used in class as well as the students’ presentations. This paper will also consider the students’ reactions to the course and present some initial feedback.}, title = {Nagoya University Freshman Seminar: An Introduction to Local Culture}, year = {} }