Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Common Graduate Courses (Master’s Course)
Lecture Code 8E000601 Subject Classification Common Graduate Courses
Subject Name Hiroshimaから世界平和を考える
Subject Name
(Katakana)
ヒロシマカラセカイヘイワヲカンガエル
Subject Name in
English
World Peace and HIROSHIMA
Instructor TOSAKI HIROFUMI
Instructor
(Katakana)
トサキ ヒロフミ
Campus Across Campuses (videoconferencing, etc.) Semester/Term 1st-Year,  Second Semester,  3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Weds9-10:Online
Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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Classes are held in Japanese only. Please refer to the Japanese version of the syllabus.
Details will be announced on MOMIJI and Moodle.
The lecture will be given using supplementary materials (including slides).
Applications: MS Teams, MS One Drive, MS Forms, and so on
 
Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week   Language of Instruction J : Japanese
Course Level 5 : Graduate Basic
Course Area(Area) 21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons
Course Area(Discipline) 02 : Peace Education
Eligible Students Master's Course and Professional Degree Course
Keywords Peace Theory, International Organization, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding, Economics, Environment, Development, Science, Human Rights, Gender, Civil Society, Narrative 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
This course is one of the elective subjects in the category of "Sustainable Development Courses" for Common Graduate Courses. This category of courses aims to provide opportunities for students to understand the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), set by an international agreement. It also aims to equip students with the ability to advance science to enable sustainable development and the ability to solve various challenges in society. 
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
 
Class Objectives
/Class Outline
Hiroshima University, established in the city that experienced the atomic-bombing, puts up the banner of spirit of seeking peace. In this course, with bearing in mind of the perspective of "Hiroshima and Peace" and the gap between ideals and realities, we will contemplate the issues such as peace-keeping/building, economy, environment, development, science, human rights, gender, civil society, and narratives; and explore the ideal state of peace and approaches to achieve it through critical thinking.

 
Class Schedule lesson1:What is Peace? (Brainstorming)
lesson2:Peace in/of/from Hiroshima
lesson3:Introduction to Peace Studies
lesson4:International Organization, Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding
lesson5:Economy, Development/Environment and Peace
lesson6:Human Rights, Humanitarianism, Social Justice, Gender and Peace
lesson7:Peace Movement, Civil Society, Local Government and Peace
lesson8:Peace and Narrative

Grading method: The online final exam (80%) and attitud to participation (20%). Details of the final exam and other issues will be explained in class.
 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
There is no textbook. Instructors will distribute handouts when necessary.  
Reference books/articles will be introduced in class.
 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
 
(More Details) Internet connection required 
Learning techniques to be incorporated  
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Reviewing the contents of each session carefully. Paying attention to related ongoing issues.
Participants are recommended to read the books/articles introduced in each class by instructors.
 
Requirements Classes will be conducted in Japanese.
 
Grading Method The online final exam (80%) and attitude to  participation (20%). Details of the final exam and other issues will be explained in class. 
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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