10000220 Advanced Seminar (Introduction to Ancient Japanese History)

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Liberal Arts Education Program

Lecture Code 10000220 Subject Classification Advanced Seminar

Subject Name 展開ゼミ（日本古代史入門）

Subject Name
（Katakana）テンカイゼミ（ニホンコダイシニュウモン）

Subject Name in
English Advanced Seminar (Introduction to Ancient Japanese History)

Instructor WATANABE MAKOTO

Instructor
(Katakana) ワタナベ　マコト

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (4T) Thur7-8：See Momiji Website for the detail.(Higashi-Hiroshima Campus)

Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons

Course Area（Discipline） 01 : Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students

Eligible Students

Keywords

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education The "Advanced Seminar" will be held to give students opportunities to practically utilize their comprehensive knowledge to create new value and solve problems in society, based on their learning in the "Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students". It is designed for students to cultivate problem-finding and problem-solving skills through the study and discussion of cutting-edge topics and hands-on learning in small classes that transcend school and grade boundaries, and to develop challenge, presentation, and leadership skills.
Expected Outcome In combination with the "Introduction to University Education" and the "Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students", students are expected to:
1. Form an independent learning attitude
2. Improve their problem-finding and problem-solving skills
3. Improve their logical and critical thinking skills
4. Improve their reading comprehension, expression, presentation, and discussion skills
5. Improve their communication and leadership skills

Class Objectives
/Class Outline The course will include a reading of selected overview books and new books written for the general public on the Nara and Heian periods. Selection of texts will be based on the interests of the students. Students will learn the perspectives of academic historical research and deepen their interest in ancient Japanese history through presentations by students and discussions among faculty and students. Students will also acquire the basis for deepening their knowledge and thinking through their own research on topics of interest by writing reports.

Class Schedule lesson1　Guidance Text selection
lesson2　Book reading and discussion
lesson3　Book reading and discussion
lesson4　Book reading and discussion
lesson5　Book reading and discussion
lesson6　Book reading and discussion
lesson7　Book reading and discussion
Report writing during winter break
lesson8 Report Critique

Report

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Selected books written for the general public related to the Nara and Heian periods to be read in rotation.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Read the text carefully and think about the points and questions beforehand to attend the class.

Requirements In order to emphasize small-group discussions, the maximum number of participants will be limited to six, and if there are too many applicants, a drawing will be held.

Grading Method Students are responsible for organizing and presenting the contents of the textbook, participating in each discussion, and submitting a report as a minimum requirement. Evaluation will be based on the content of the report and the student's positive attitude. Evaluation will be on a pass/fail basis only, and will not be on a 5-point scale.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message We will determine the books to be read in rotation at the first meeting, so please come up with your own interests.

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	Liberal Arts Education Program
Lecture Code	10000220	Subject Classification	Advanced Seminar
Subject Name	展開ゼミ（日本古代史入門）
Subject Name （Katakana）	テンカイゼミ（ニホンコダイシニュウモン）
Subject Name in English	Advanced Seminar (Introduction to Ancient Japanese History)
Instructor	WATANABE MAKOTO
Instructor (Katakana)	ワタナベ　マコト
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, Second Semester, 4Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(4T) Thur7-8：See Momiji Website for the detail.(Higashi-Hiroshima Campus)
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)

Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons
Course Area（Discipline）	01 : Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students
Eligible Students
Keywords
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Liberal Arts Education	The "Advanced Seminar" will be held to give students opportunities to practically utilize their comprehensive knowledge to create new value and solve problems in society, based on their learning in the "Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students". It is designed for students to cultivate problem-finding and problem-solving skills through the study and discussion of cutting-edge topics and hands-on learning in small classes that transcend school and grade boundaries, and to develop challenge, presentation, and leadership skills.
Expected Outcome	In combination with the "Introduction to University Education" and the "Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students", students are expected to: 1. Form an independent learning attitude 2. Improve their problem-finding and problem-solving skills 3. Improve their logical and critical thinking skills 4. Improve their reading comprehension, expression, presentation, and discussion skills 5. Improve their communication and leadership skills
Class Objectives /Class Outline	The course will include a reading of selected overview books and new books written for the general public on the Nara and Heian periods. Selection of texts will be based on the interests of the students. Students will learn the perspectives of academic historical research and deepen their interest in ancient Japanese history through presentations by students and discussions among faculty and students. Students will also acquire the basis for deepening their knowledge and thinking through their own research on topics of interest by writing reports.
Class Schedule	lesson1　Guidance Text selection lesson2　Book reading and discussion lesson3　Book reading and discussion lesson4　Book reading and discussion lesson5　Book reading and discussion lesson6　Book reading and discussion lesson7　Book reading and discussion Report writing during winter break lesson8 Report Critique Report
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Selected books written for the general public related to the Nara and Heian periods to be read in rotation.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Read the text carefully and think about the points and questions beforehand to attend the class.
Requirements	In order to emphasize small-group discussions, the maximum number of participants will be limited to six, and if there are too many applicants, a drawing will be held.
Grading Method	Students are responsible for organizing and presenting the contents of the textbook, participating in each discussion, and submitting a report as a minimum requirement. Evaluation will be based on the content of the report and the student's positive attitude. Evaluation will be on a pass/fail basis only, and will not be on a 5-point scale.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	We will determine the books to be read in rotation at the first meeting, so please come up with your own interests.
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.

Back to syllabus main page