BY001102 General Introduction to Human Science A

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Letters

Lecture Code BY001102 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 人文学概説Ａ

Subject Name
（Katakana）ジンブンガクガイセツA

Subject Name in
English General Introduction to Human Science A

Instructor TOKUMA HAJIME

Instructor
(Katakana) トクマ　ハジメ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2nd) Thur1-2：LET B204

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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Lecture (Including Discussion)

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

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 23 : Arts and Humanities

Course Area（Discipline） 07 : History

Eligible Students

Keywords Modern Korean history, The history of Japan Korea relations, Korea

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)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline In this lecture, you will learn about the history of Japan Korea relations from the Middle Ages to especially modern period. My goal is to be able to grasp the current situation between Japan and Korea, from the behavior of people in the past. This lecture will be a success if it gives you an opportunity to think about how the awareness of Korean has been formed in your own mind.

Class Schedule lesson1：Guidance (*Assignment will be given after each lecture)
lesson2：Japan Korea relations in the Middle Ages
lesson3：Formation of modern Japan's perception of Korea and the "Seikanron"
lesson4：Sino-Japanese War
lesson5：Russo-Japanese War and Korean Annexation
lesson6：Military Rule Period(1910-1919) and The 3.1 independence movement
lesson7：Cultural Rule Period (1920-1930) and  The Imperial Assimilation
lesson8： "Naisen Ittai"(Unification between Japan and Korea) and the Colonial Modernity
lesson9："Zainichi" Korean(Korean residents in Japan) and "Zaicho" Japanese(Japanese residents in Korea)
lesson10：Great Kanto Earthquake
lesson11： Korean "comfort women"
lesson12："Treaty on Basic Relations Between Japan and the Republic of Korea" and Victims of Forced Labor
lesson13：Postwar Japan-North Korea relations and The Abduction
lesson14：Dokdo / Takeshima's territorial issue lesson
lesson15：Conclusion

Test/Report：None

The contents of the lecture may change depending on the number of students and the situation.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. 関周一(ed.)『日朝関係史』吉川弘文館, 2017; 金富子(ed.)『朝鮮人「慰安婦」と植民地支配責任』御茶の水書房, 2015; Jun Uchida, Brokers of Empire: Japanese Settler Colonialism in Korea, 1876–1945 (Harvard University Asia Center, 2014).

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

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Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review lesson1： "What are the Humanities?" Prepare yourself for the question.
lesson2： You may review about The Bunroku-Keicho War / Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592. You will also think about the relationship between the Japanese shogunate and the Korean dynasty.
lesson3： Learn about Japan's understanding of Korea from Early-modern times, and the "Seikan ron".
lesson4： You may Consider how to position the opening of Korean ports and the Sino-Japanese War in the international situation surrounding East Asia since the 19th century.
lesson5： In this lesson follows Japan's relationship with Korea after the Sino-Japanese War up to the annexation of Korea and Japan in 1910. because It is the core of `Modern Korean History,' it will be easier to understand if you read the overview.
lesson6： Learn about the `Military Rule Period', that was introduced into the Korean rule system after the annexation of Korea, and The `3.1 independence movement' that emerged in protest.
lesson7： Learn about the Korean governing system of `Cultural Rule Period` introduced after 1920.
lesson8： Learn about `Naosen ittai`(included in assimilation and discrimination). And Think about these questions, "what is the modern?" "Is modernization good?".
lesson9： You may imagine Korean residents in Japan on colonial period.
lesson10： Learn about the nationalism. Also learn about false rumors that occur during natural disasters, especially the massacre of Koreans in Japan during the Great Kanto Earthquake.
lesson11：Check the news about the Korean "comfort women" problem.
lesson12： Learn about the postwar division of the Korean Peninsula. In particular, research on postwar Japan-South Korea relations and the 1965 Japan-Korea Treaty.
lesson13： Learn about the historical process in Japan-North Korea relations after the war, also learn the history of the abduction problem.
lesson14： Research to the Dokdo/Takeshima problem from a historical and international legal perspective, and consider your own views.
lesson15： You would like to summarize your thoughts on how to deal with Korea in the future.

Requirements It is preferable to bring an electronic device such as a smartphone or tablet with a camera function.

Grading Method Post-class Report (total point /15 times)

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

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	BY001102	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	人文学概説Ａ
Subject Name （Katakana）	ジンブンガクガイセツA
Subject Name in English	General Introduction to Human Science A
Instructor	TOKUMA HAJIME
Instructor (Katakana)	トクマ　ハジメ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, Second Semester, Second Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2nd) Thur1-2：LET B204
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Lecture (Including Discussion)
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	B : Japanese／English
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area（Discipline）	07 : History
Eligible Students
Keywords	Modern Korean history, The history of Japan Korea relations, Korea
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)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	In this lecture, you will learn about the history of Japan Korea relations from the Middle Ages to especially modern period. My goal is to be able to grasp the current situation between Japan and Korea, from the behavior of people in the past. This lecture will be a success if it gives you an opportunity to think about how the awareness of Korean has been formed in your own mind.
Class Schedule	lesson1：Guidance (*Assignment will be given after each lecture) lesson2：Japan Korea relations in the Middle Ages lesson3：Formation of modern Japan's perception of Korea and the "Seikanron" lesson4：Sino-Japanese War lesson5：Russo-Japanese War and Korean Annexation lesson6：Military Rule Period(1910-1919) and The 3.1 independence movement lesson7：Cultural Rule Period (1920-1930) and The Imperial Assimilation lesson8： "Naisen Ittai"(Unification between Japan and Korea) and the Colonial Modernity lesson9："Zainichi" Korean(Korean residents in Japan) and "Zaicho" Japanese(Japanese residents in Korea) lesson10：Great Kanto Earthquake lesson11： Korean "comfort women" lesson12："Treaty on Basic Relations Between Japan and the Republic of Korea" and Victims of Forced Labor lesson13：Postwar Japan-North Korea relations and The Abduction lesson14：Dokdo / Takeshima's territorial issue lesson lesson15：Conclusion Test/Report：None The contents of the lecture may change depending on the number of students and the situation.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	関周一(ed.)『日朝関係史』吉川弘文館, 2017; 金富子(ed.)『朝鮮人「慰安婦」と植民地支配責任』御茶の水書房, 2015; Jun Uchida, Brokers of Empire: Japanese Settler Colonialism in Korea, 1876–1945 (Harvard University Asia Center, 2014).
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	QR-code
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	lesson1： "What are the Humanities?" Prepare yourself for the question. lesson2： You may review about The Bunroku-Keicho War / Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592. You will also think about the relationship between the Japanese shogunate and the Korean dynasty. lesson3： Learn about Japan's understanding of Korea from Early-modern times, and the "Seikan ron". lesson4： You may Consider how to position the opening of Korean ports and the Sino-Japanese War in the international situation surrounding East Asia since the 19th century. lesson5： In this lesson follows Japan's relationship with Korea after the Sino-Japanese War up to the annexation of Korea and Japan in 1910. because It is the core of `Modern Korean History,' it will be easier to understand if you read the overview. lesson6： Learn about the `Military Rule Period', that was introduced into the Korean rule system after the annexation of Korea, and The `3.1 independence movement' that emerged in protest. lesson7： Learn about the Korean governing system of `Cultural Rule Period` introduced after 1920. lesson8： Learn about `Naosen ittai`(included in assimilation and discrimination). And Think about these questions, "what is the modern?" "Is modernization good?". lesson9： You may imagine Korean residents in Japan on colonial period. lesson10： Learn about the nationalism. Also learn about false rumors that occur during natural disasters, especially the massacre of Koreans in Japan during the Great Kanto Earthquake. lesson11：Check the news about the Korean "comfort women" problem. lesson12： Learn about the postwar division of the Korean Peninsula. In particular, research on postwar Japan-South Korea relations and the 1965 Japan-Korea Treaty. lesson13： Learn about the historical process in Japan-North Korea relations after the war, also learn the history of the abduction problem. lesson14： Research to the Dokdo/Takeshima problem from a historical and international legal perspective, and consider your own views. lesson15： You would like to summarize your thoughts on how to deal with Korea in the future.
Requirements	It is preferable to bring an electronic device such as a smartphone or tablet with a camera function.
Grading Method	Post-class Report (total point /15 times)
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
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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