Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Letters
Lecture Code BG207101 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 地中海社会史研究
Subject Name
(Katakana)
チチュウカイシャカイシケンキュウ
Subject Name in
English
A Study of Social History in the Mediterranean
Instructor MAENO HIROSHI
Instructor
(Katakana)
マエノ ヒロシ
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year,  First Semester,  1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Tues1-2,Weds3-4:LET B204
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details)
 
Lecture 
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 Any students who are interested in this field are welcome.
Keywords Western History, Ancient History 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
I will survey basis topics on ancient Mediterranean history. 
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
History
(Abilities and Skills)
・Acquisition of research method on History

Secondary School Social Studies/Geography/History/Civic Education
(Abilities and Skills)
・To be able to collect, understand, analyze, and evaluate data and materials about studies related to social science.
(Comprehensive Abilities)
・To be able to summarize the outcome of research, studies, education practice and social activities, and to deliver presentations. 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
Surveying basis topics on ancient Mediterranean history, I will show ancient people's life, society, thought and methods of history. 
Class Schedule lesson1  Discovery of the Aegean Civilization
lesson2  The Trojan War
lesson3  Deciphering of Linear B
lesson4  Invasion of "The Sea Peoples"
lesson5  Birth of Poleis
lesson6  The Great Colonization
lesson7  Usage of the Alphabet
lesson8  Making of Phalanx
lesson9  A Case Study of Polis: Sparta
lesson10  A Case Study of Polis: Athens
lesson11  The Olympic Games
lesson12  Greek Philosophy 1
lesson13  Birth of Coins
lesson14  The Persian Wars
lesson15  Delphic Oracles

There is a term report.

None 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
I will show when needed 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
(More Details) In every class, I will give hand out, 
Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Please read introductory books, and read more books yourself referring to the reading list I distribute. 
Requirements None 
Grading Method Short exam and essay at the end of every class (50 points) and the term report (50 points). 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
Message I am going to talk various topics widely but shallowly as a trigger to widen your knowledge. Taking this lecture as a starting point, please read more books yourself and deepen your understanding. 
Other None 
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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