ASA26001 Seminar on American Society

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Department of Integrated Arts and Sciences

Lecture Code ASA26001 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name アメリカ社会研究演習

Subject Name
（Katakana）アメリカシャカイケンキュウエンシュウ

Subject Name in
English Seminar on American Society

Instructor UCHIYAMA NAOKO

Instructor
(Katakana) ウチヤマ　ナオコ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 3rd-Year,  First Semester,  1Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Mon5-8：IAS J205

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction B : Japanese／English

Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 23 : Arts and Humanities

Course Area（Discipline） 07 : History

Eligible Students

Keywords Art history; artwork; visual representation; interpretation; United States of America; race

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Integrated Arts and Sciences
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・Knowledge and understanding of the importance and characteristics of each discipline and basic theoretical framework.
・The knowledge and understanding  to fully recognize the mutual relations and their importance among individual academic diciplines.
（Abilities and Skills）
・The ability and skills to collect and analyze necessary literature or data among various sources of information on individual academic disciplines.
（Comprehensive Abilities）
・The ability to conduct research proactively by combining knowledge,  understanding, and skills for the tasks, based on flexible creativity and imagination.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline We cannot ignore the significance of visual representation when considering the issues confronting the United States of America today, such as racism and war. Through textual analysis and group discussions, this seminar will explore the basic approaches to art history as an academic discipline and how art historians have examined works of art in the context of the USA. In addition, participants in this seminar are expected to conduct their own research, share their interest with the class and write an essay presenting their findings at the end of the term.

(Objectives)
- To understand the basics of art history and some major arguments in the discipline.
- To critically engage with the roles of visual representation in the context of the USA.

Class Schedule Session 1: Introduction
Session 2: Issues in Art History
Session 3: Research Methods
Session 4: Reading 1: Art History as a Discipline
Session 5: Reading 2: 'Race' and Visual Art
Session 6: Reading 3: Framing Research
Session 7: Reading 4: Images of ‘Race’ in the USA
Session 8: Reading 5: Descriptions
Session 9: Reading 6: Civil War and Public Monuments
Session 10: Reading 7: Presenting Art History
Session 11: Reading 8: Race and Gender
Session 12: Reading 9: Reading Art Histories
Session 13: Reading 10: Images of the ‘Black’ Body
Session 14: Research Presentation
Session 15: Research Presentation and Conclusion of the Class

You will be required to submit an essay at the end of the term.

The above schedule may be modified according to the number of students and their interests.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. We will read excerpts from introductory books on art history and art in the USA. Details and further reading guides will be provided during the class.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) We will use PowerPoint to show visual images in class.

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Please complete the readings in advance and organise your thoughts prior to class, including any questions you may have. When you are named as a facilitator, you will be required to share your interpretation of the reading with the class, which may involve presenting a summary of the text along with your comments so we can further discuss the topic as a group. It is strongly recommended that you follow up on the references that are given in class and seek additional reading material on a topic you find interesting. You will be required to present your research during sessions 14 and 15, so please select your topic early and plan your reading accordingly.

Requirements Although students are encouraged to complete ‘American Society’, it is not compulsory for enrolment in this course. Regardless of whether or not you are the facilitator, you are required to complete the reading material prior to each class and to participate in classroom discussions.

Grading Method Class participation and an end-of-term essay.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message This seminar will be conducted in Japanese, while reading materials may be written in English as well as Japanese. Questions and feedback are always welcomed.

Other

Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes.
Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

Academic Year	2024Year	School/Graduate School	School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Department of Integrated Arts and Sciences
Lecture Code	ASA26001	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	アメリカ社会研究演習
Subject Name （Katakana）	アメリカシャカイケンキュウエンシュウ
Subject Name in English	Seminar on American Society
Instructor	UCHIYAMA NAOKO
Instructor (Katakana)	ウチヤマ　ナオコ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	3rd-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Mon5-8：IAS J205
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)

Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	B : Japanese／English
Course Level	3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area（Discipline）	07 : History
Eligible Students
Keywords	Art history; artwork; visual representation; interpretation; United States of America; race
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Integrated Arts and Sciences （Knowledge and Understanding）・Knowledge and understanding of the importance and characteristics of each discipline and basic theoretical framework. ・The knowledge and understanding to fully recognize the mutual relations and their importance among individual academic diciplines. （Abilities and Skills）・The ability and skills to collect and analyze necessary literature or data among various sources of information on individual academic disciplines. （Comprehensive Abilities）・The ability to conduct research proactively by combining knowledge, understanding, and skills for the tasks, based on flexible creativity and imagination.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	We cannot ignore the significance of visual representation when considering the issues confronting the United States of America today, such as racism and war. Through textual analysis and group discussions, this seminar will explore the basic approaches to art history as an academic discipline and how art historians have examined works of art in the context of the USA. In addition, participants in this seminar are expected to conduct their own research, share their interest with the class and write an essay presenting their findings at the end of the term. (Objectives) - To understand the basics of art history and some major arguments in the discipline. - To critically engage with the roles of visual representation in the context of the USA.
Class Schedule	Session 1: Introduction Session 2: Issues in Art History Session 3: Research Methods Session 4: Reading 1: Art History as a Discipline Session 5: Reading 2: 'Race' and Visual Art Session 6: Reading 3: Framing Research Session 7: Reading 4: Images of ‘Race’ in the USA Session 8: Reading 5: Descriptions Session 9: Reading 6: Civil War and Public Monuments Session 10: Reading 7: Presenting Art History Session 11: Reading 8: Race and Gender Session 12: Reading 9: Reading Art Histories Session 13: Reading 10: Images of the ‘Black’ Body Session 14: Research Presentation Session 15: Research Presentation and Conclusion of the Class You will be required to submit an essay at the end of the term. The above schedule may be modified according to the number of students and their interests.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	We will read excerpts from introductory books on art history and art in the USA. Details and further reading guides will be provided during the class.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	We will use PowerPoint to show visual images in class.
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Please complete the readings in advance and organise your thoughts prior to class, including any questions you may have. When you are named as a facilitator, you will be required to share your interpretation of the reading with the class, which may involve presenting a summary of the text along with your comments so we can further discuss the topic as a group. It is strongly recommended that you follow up on the references that are given in class and seek additional reading material on a topic you find interesting. You will be required to present your research during sessions 14 and 15, so please select your topic early and plan your reading accordingly.
Requirements	Although students are encouraged to complete ‘American Society’, it is not compulsory for enrolment in this course. Regardless of whether or not you are the facilitator, you are required to complete the reading material prior to each class and to participate in classroom discussions.
Grading Method	Class participation and an end-of-term essay.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	This seminar will be conducted in Japanese, while reading materials may be written in English as well as Japanese. Questions and feedback are always welcomed.
Other
Please fill in the class improvement questionnaire which is carried out on all classes. Instructors will reflect on your feedback and utilize the information for improving their teaching.

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