Hiroshima University Syllabus

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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,  3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Thur3-4:See Momiji Website for the detail.(Higashi-Hiroshima Campus)
Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
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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 OutcomeIn 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 written for the general public on the Heian periods. 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
lesson2 Book reading and discussion
lesson3 Book reading and discussion
lesson4 Book reading and discussion
lesson5-6 Museum visit
 November 2, 2024 12:30-15:30 Hiroshima Prefectural History Museum
lesson7 Book reading and discussion
lesson8 Book reading and discussion

Report 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Textbooks will be provided by the faculty. 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
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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.
Participants must be available on the scheduled date of the museum visit. 
Grading Method Students are responsible for organizing and presenting the contents of the textbook, participating in each discussion, museum visit, 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  
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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