BF001002 Introduction to Oriental History

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Letters

Lecture Code BF001002 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 東洋史学入門

Subject Name
（Katakana）トウヨウシガクニュウモン

Subject Name in
English Introduction to Oriental History

Instructor UEDA SHINYA

Instructor
(Katakana) ウエダ　シンヤ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year, Second Semester, 4Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (4T) Weds1-4：LET B102

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Lecture
Oral presentation of students

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 23 : Arts and Humanities

Course Area（Discipline） 07 : History

Eligible Students 2

Keywords History of China, History of Southeast Asia

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Introductory class on oriental history
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) History
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・Basic understanding of history of Japan, the East and the West

Class Objectives
/Class Outline Acquiring basic knowledge of Southeast Asian and Chinese history. Depending on the number of students, students will be introduced to the contents of reference materials related to the history of the Orient based on their own interests.

Class Schedule Lesson 1: Guidance
Lesson 2: Establishment of "Oriental Historiography”
Lesson 3: The Tang-Song Transition Theory
Lesson 4: The Song-Yuan-Ming Transition Theory
Lesson 5: The Worldview of the Chinese Empire and the Book-Entry System
Lesson 6: Southeast Asian Societies in the Premodern era
Lesson 7: Various Issues in Early Modern Southeast Asia
Lesson 8: Valuous Issues in Colonial Southeast Asia
Lesson 9: Nation-States in Southeast Asia
Lesson 10-14: Presentations by students
Lesson 15: All-inclusive discussion

report at the end of class

Text/Reference
Books,etc. The teacher will provide materials in classes

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Students prepare their own presentation materials.

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Review your high school textbook of world history

Requirements none

Grading Method Report (40%), Oral presentation (30%), Attitude toward the class (30%)

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message Review your high school textbook of world history

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 Letters
Lecture Code	BF001002	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	東洋史学入門
Subject Name （Katakana）	トウヨウシガクニュウモン
Subject Name in English	Introduction to Oriental History
Instructor	UEDA SHINYA
Instructor (Katakana)	ウエダ　シンヤ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, Second Semester, 4Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(4T) Weds1-4：LET B102
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Lecture Oral presentation of students
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area（Discipline）	07 : History
Eligible Students	2
Keywords	History of China, History of Southeast Asia
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Introductory class on oriental history
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	History （Knowledge and Understanding）・Basic understanding of history of Japan, the East and the West
Class Objectives /Class Outline	Acquiring basic knowledge of Southeast Asian and Chinese history. Depending on the number of students, students will be introduced to the contents of reference materials related to the history of the Orient based on their own interests.
Class Schedule	Lesson 1: Guidance Lesson 2: Establishment of "Oriental Historiography” Lesson 3: The Tang-Song Transition Theory Lesson 4: The Song-Yuan-Ming Transition Theory Lesson 5: The Worldview of the Chinese Empire and the Book-Entry System Lesson 6: Southeast Asian Societies in the Premodern era Lesson 7: Various Issues in Early Modern Southeast Asia Lesson 8: Valuous Issues in Colonial Southeast Asia Lesson 9: Nation-States in Southeast Asia Lesson 10-14: Presentations by students Lesson 15: All-inclusive discussion report at the end of class
Text/Reference Books,etc.	The teacher will provide materials in classes
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Students prepare their own presentation materials.
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Review your high school textbook of world history
Requirements	none
Grading Method	Report (40%), Oral presentation (30%), Attitude toward the class (30%)
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	Review your high school textbook of world history
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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