ISU Common Core
The ISU Common Core focuses on four key themes: "Sustainable Development," "Diversity and Inclusion," "Life Exploration," and "Artistic Innovation." To facilitate systematic coursework, the liberal arts curriculum is categorized according to these themes, serving as a starting point for interdisciplinary learning. Centered on global citizenship literacy, the curriculum explores global issues—including DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion), SDGs/ESG, and other significant contemporary global topics.
Applied Courses – General Education and Liberal Arts Courses
To view the thematic courses for the current semester, follow this path:
Applied Information Systems → Course Syllabus Inquiry → Liberal Arts Courses → Check the "Remarks" column for information on the course's specific theme.
ISU Common Core Micro-Credit Program
Information regarding the ISU Common Core Micro-Credit Program:Click here!
Sustainable Development
Explore
sustainable development and civic responsibility in response to global
challenges through the perspectives of the UN Sustainable Development Goals
(SDGs) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG).
Diversity and Inclusion
Explore
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to foster understanding and respect
among diverse groups, promote an inclusive and harmonious society, and
recognize the value of coexistence between individuals and society.
Life Exploration
Explore
the meaning and value of life through philosophy, engage with diverse
perspectives on life, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself and your
own values.
Artistic Innovation
Explore the meanings of beauty, aesthetics, and the art of living, and discover how to bring creativity and aesthetic awareness into everyday life.
College-level Courses in Humanities Literacy
By combining real-world professional case studies with a humanistic perspective and incorporating in-depth interactive sessions, the course cultivates students' critical thinking, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills, shaping them into professionals with a truly human touch.
- Group 1: College of Management, College of Communication and Design, and Department of Applied Japanese.
- Group 2: College of Intelligent Science and Technology and College of Engineering.
- Group 3: College of Medicine and College of Medical Science and Technology.
Course List
Courses will be offered starting from the 115-2 semester; the course list will be compiled into a PDF and announced prior to the course selection period each semester.
•Unraveling the Mystery of Health(course videos) (link)
