Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School School of Engineering
Lecture Code K8227040 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 建築史I
Subject Name
(Katakana)
ケンチクシ 1
Subject Name in
English
History of Architecture I
Instructor MIZUTA SUSUMU
Instructor
(Katakana)
ミズタ ススム
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year,  Second Semester,  3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Weds1-2,Thur3-4:ENG 104
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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Lectures 
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction B : Japanese/English
Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area(Area) 25 : Science and Technology
Course Area(Discipline) 14 : Architecture
Eligible Students
Keywords  
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)
Program of Architecture and Building Engineering
(Knowledge and Understanding)
・Understanding on development of human resources who can contribute to a peaceful global environment.  (Being able to name symbolic buildings of peace city Hiroshima and to describe their characteristics.  Being able to explain the city planning and histrory designed for peace.  Being able to express their opinions to create a peaceful environment)
・Understanding on development of human recourses who can contribute to human happiness.  (Being able to explain domestic and global issues, and to express their opinions.  Learning liberal arts for social science to find a direction from a global point of view)
(Abilities and Skills)
・Understanding on cultivation of expert knowledge and ability for architecture and building engineering.  ((1) General and basic knowledge and ability  a) Basic knowledge and ability for architectural design and planning) 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
This course will aim at the following points.
1) Understanding styles and structures of Japanese traditional architecture
2) Understanding spatial compositions of Japanese traditional architecture
3) Understanding urban developments in Japan
 
Class Schedule lesson1 Pre-historic age
lesson2 Ancient: Buddhist temples (I)
lesson3 Ancient: Buddhist temples (II)
lesson4 Ancient: Shinto shrines
lesson5 Ancient: Capitals and palaces
lesson6 Medieval: Buddhist temples (I)
lesson7 Medieval: Buddhist temples (II)/ Shito shrines
lesson8 Medieval: Residential buildings
lesson9 Midterm assessment
lesson10 Early-modern: Castles and castle-towns
lesson11 Early-modern: Mausoleums and tea-rooms
lesson12 Early-modern: Farmhouses and townhouses
lesson13 Modern: Introduction of Western architecture
lesson14 Modern: Development of Western architecture
lesson15 Modern: Development of Modern architecture

Midterm assessment, Final assessment, Report 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
日本建築学会『日本建築史図集』彰国社
日本建築学会『近代建築史図集』彰国社
 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
(More Details) Textbooks and Powepoint presentation 
Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Being interested in books, magazines and newspaper articles in relation to Japanese traditional architecture. Looking at Japanese traditional architecture in temples, shrines, farmhouses and townhouses. 
Requirements  
Grading Method Midterm assessment, Final assessment, Report (Total evaluation is composed of these three equal parts.)
Final assessment will cover everything in the course (1. Pre-historic age - 15. Contemporary architecture).
 
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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