BI401002 Seminar in Comparative Studies of World Archaeology B

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Letters

Lecture Code BI401002 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 比較考古学演習Ｂ

Subject Name
（Katakana）ヒカクコウコガクエンシュウB

Subject Name in
English Seminar in Comparative Studies of World Archaeology B

Instructor STEINHAUS WERNER

Instructor
(Katakana) シュタインハウス　ウエルナー

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year, Second Semester, 4Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (4T) Tues1-4：LET A202

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

Course Level 4 : Undergraduate Advanced

Course Area（Area） 23 : Arts and Humanities

Course Area（Discipline） 09 : Archaeology/Cultural Heritage

Eligible Students 2nd-year students

Keywords Archaeology, Landscape, Rider Survey, Angkor Wat, Stonehenge

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) Geography, Archaeology, and Cultural Heritage
（Abilities and Skills）
・Acquisition of the ability to read documents and texts on Geography, Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

Humanities in English Program
（Abilities and Skills）
・Comprehension of English texts in a wide range of fields on humanities

Class Objectives
/Class Outline To learn the basics of landscape archaeology, to know its research methods, history and theory, to know the current situation of research and examples from abroad and Japan, and to know the potential and diversity of landscape archaeology.

Class Schedule lesson1 Concepts of landscape and environment
lesson2 Research history of landscape archaeology, overseas I (Europe, Asia, by the 20th century)
lesson3 Research history of landscape archaeology, overseas II (Europe, Asia, paradigm shift in the 21st century)
lesson4 Research history of landscape archaeology, Japan
lesson5 Scholarly theory of landscape archaeology I (spiritual landscapes, territory and territoriality, ritual landscapes)
lesson6 Theological theories of landscape archaeology II (sacred landscapes, burial landscapes, funerary landscapes, archaeological landscapes)
lesson7 Methods of landscape archaeology I (remote sensing methods)
lesson8 Methods of landscape archaeology II (geophysical exploration methods)
lesson9 Current situations of landscape archaeology in Japan
lesson10 Current situations of landscape archaeology in other countries
lesson11 Case Study: the Angkor Wat Lidar survey
lesson12 Case Study: Pompeii, environment and landscape restoration
lesson13 Case Study: research framework of Stonehenge
lesson14 Case Study: on the landscape of Stonehenge
lesson15 General remarks, discussion and comments

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Introduced from time to time in class. Handouts distributed. Use of artefacts and PowerPoint, etc. as appropriate.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) PowerPoint

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Lesson 1: Introduced from time to time in class. Handouts distributed. Use of artefacts and PowerPoint, QGIS, etc. as appropriate.
Lesson 2: See lesson 1 description.
Lesson 3: See lesson 1 description.
Lesson 4: See lesson 1 description.
Lesson 5: See lesson 1 description.
Lesson 6: See lesson 1 description.
Lesson 7: See lesson 1 description.
Lesson 8: See lesson 1 description.
Lesson 9: See lesson 1 description.
Lesson 10: See lesson 1 description.
Lesson 11: See lesson 1 description.
Lesson 12: See lesson 1 description.
Lesson 13: See lesson 1 description.
Lesson 14: See lesson 1 description.
Lesson 15: See lesson 1 description.

Requirements Students specialising in archaeology, especially those who are considering further archaeological studies at postgraduate level, are encouraged to take the course as much as possible.

Grading Method Evaluate responses to questions on each theme and returns on assignments (e.g. reports).

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message Learn about a new branch of archaeology from an international perspective.

Other This course requires students to vocalise and pronounce words in class, so if you are taking the course online, be careful where you are taking the course.

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	BI401002	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	比較考古学演習Ｂ
Subject Name （Katakana）	ヒカクコウコガクエンシュウB
Subject Name in English	Seminar in Comparative Studies of World Archaeology B
Instructor	STEINHAUS WERNER
Instructor (Katakana)	シュタインハウス　ウエルナー
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, Second Semester, 4Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(4T) Tues1-4：LET A202
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)

Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	B : Japanese／English
Course Level	4 : Undergraduate Advanced
Course Area（Area）	23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area（Discipline）	09 : Archaeology/Cultural Heritage
Eligible Students	2nd-year students
Keywords	Archaeology, Landscape, Rider Survey, Angkor Wat, Stonehenge
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)	Geography, Archaeology, and Cultural Heritage （Abilities and Skills）・Acquisition of the ability to read documents and texts on Geography, Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Humanities in English Program （Abilities and Skills）・Comprehension of English texts in a wide range of fields on humanities
Class Objectives /Class Outline	To learn the basics of landscape archaeology, to know its research methods, history and theory, to know the current situation of research and examples from abroad and Japan, and to know the potential and diversity of landscape archaeology.
Class Schedule	lesson1 Concepts of landscape and environment lesson2 Research history of landscape archaeology, overseas I (Europe, Asia, by the 20th century) lesson3 Research history of landscape archaeology, overseas II (Europe, Asia, paradigm shift in the 21st century) lesson4 Research history of landscape archaeology, Japan lesson5 Scholarly theory of landscape archaeology I (spiritual landscapes, territory and territoriality, ritual landscapes) lesson6 Theological theories of landscape archaeology II (sacred landscapes, burial landscapes, funerary landscapes, archaeological landscapes) lesson7 Methods of landscape archaeology I (remote sensing methods) lesson8 Methods of landscape archaeology II (geophysical exploration methods) lesson9 Current situations of landscape archaeology in Japan lesson10 Current situations of landscape archaeology in other countries lesson11 Case Study: the Angkor Wat Lidar survey lesson12 Case Study: Pompeii, environment and landscape restoration lesson13 Case Study: research framework of Stonehenge lesson14 Case Study: on the landscape of Stonehenge lesson15 General remarks, discussion and comments
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Introduced from time to time in class. Handouts distributed. Use of artefacts and PowerPoint, etc. as appropriate.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	PowerPoint
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Lesson 1: Introduced from time to time in class. Handouts distributed. Use of artefacts and PowerPoint, QGIS, etc. as appropriate. Lesson 2: See lesson 1 description. Lesson 3: See lesson 1 description. Lesson 4: See lesson 1 description. Lesson 5: See lesson 1 description. Lesson 6: See lesson 1 description. Lesson 7: See lesson 1 description. Lesson 8: See lesson 1 description. Lesson 9: See lesson 1 description. Lesson 10: See lesson 1 description. Lesson 11: See lesson 1 description. Lesson 12: See lesson 1 description. Lesson 13: See lesson 1 description. Lesson 14: See lesson 1 description. Lesson 15: See lesson 1 description.
Requirements	Students specialising in archaeology, especially those who are considering further archaeological studies at postgraduate level, are encouraged to take the course as much as possible.
Grading Method	Evaluate responses to questions on each theme and returns on assignments (e.g. reports).
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	Learn about a new branch of archaeology from an international perspective.
Other	This course requires students to vocalise and pronounce words in class, so if you are taking the course online, be careful where you are taking the course.
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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