Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Liberal Arts Education Program
Lecture Code 62037001 Subject Classification Area Courses
Subject Name Politics and Society in Europe
Subject Name
(Katakana)
Subject Name in
English
Politics and Society in Europe
Instructor KAIGA SAKIKO
Instructor
(Katakana)
カイガ サキコ
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Mon5-8:IAS K105
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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Lecture, seminar and discussion 
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction E : English
Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area(Area) 23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area(Discipline) 07 : History
Eligible Students
Keywords International System, West, Modern History, War, Empire 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education
Area Courses(Courses in Arts and Humanities/Social Sciences) Category:Anthropology / Geography / History 
Expected Outcome1. To be able to explain the formation and development processes and contemporary issues of each academic discipline.
2. To be able to explain historical and contemporary issues that span multiple academic disciplines from multifaceted perspectives. 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
This course aims to equip students with the understanding of key concepts of modern international history, especially system, empire, war and norms, and to learn independently and form their own opinion. 
Class Schedule 1. Introduction
2. Thoughts on War and Peace from ancient to twentieth century
3. Presentation and Discussion
4. Concert of Europe and Power
5. Presentation and Discussion
6. Public Opinion for Peace
7. Presentation and Discussion
8. The Origins of the First World War
9. Presentation and Discussion
10. The Making of the League of Nations
11. Presentation and Discussion
12. The End of the Second World War and the Atomic Bomb Debate
13. Presentation and Discussion
14. DVD
15. Q&A

Final essay (2000 words) 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Recommended reading will be indicated each class. 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
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Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
1~15:Read assigned books/articles 
Requirements  
Grading Method Attendance + participation(20%)
Presentation (40%)
Final essay(40%) 
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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