グローバル教養科目（The Art of Attention）

This course is student-driven and inquiry-based: the schedule will be determined by student enrollment, interests, and class composition. Topics to be covered may include: Attention, wellbeing, and flourishing Attention in everyday life: habits, distraction, and engagement Attending to the senses and the body Mindfulness and practices of sustained attention Deep listening and interpersonal attention Attention, connection, and kindness Attention to nature, place, and the everyday environment Attention and art: slow looking, listening, and experiencing Attention across languages and cultures Developing sustainable personal practices of attention

英語は共通言語として使用されますが、さまざまなレベルの英語能力を持つ学生に対応できるように設計されています。English will be used as a common language, but for most students it will not be their first language. Students of all proficiency levels are welcome. This is **NOT** a lecture course. It is run as an inquiry-driven workshop. Classes combine a short introduction with guided attention practices, individual reflection, and pair and small-group discussion. Participation includes attentive listening and contributing to group activities, not only speaking in whole-class discussion.

【Please check the grading scale that applies to this course. If the Course Code ends without “- P/F”, this is a course with a letter grade (A+, A, B, C, F). If the Course Code ends with “-P/F”, this is a Pass/Fail Course. 】 Students will be evaluated on the basis of active participation in class activities and discussion (and therefore, attendance); weekly attention practices carried out in students' own time, with brief written reflections; and a short final synthesis activity. There are no examinations or long written reports.

【 If the number of students enrolling in this course exceeds the number determined by the instructor, there may be a selection process. Instructions for the selection process will be given in the first class, so if you are interested in taking this course, please be sure to attend the first class. 】 Students who anticipate frequent absences due to other commitments should not enroll in this course. 他の活動等で頻繁に欠席する可能性がある場合は、履修をお勧めしません。 This is a highly interactive course; most learning takes place through in-class activities, so regular attendance and active participation are essential. Each week, students will be asked to try a short attention practice outside class and write a brief reflection on the experience. Most other coursework takes place during scheduled class time. Students with questions or concerns are welcome to email the professor before the start of classes.