WMBW1602 Advanced Study on Japanese Archaeology

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Humanities and Social Sciences Humanities Program

Lecture Code WMBW1602 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 日本考古学特論

Subject Name
（Katakana）ニホンコウコガクトクロン

Subject Name in
English Advanced Study on Japanese Archaeology

Instructor SUZUKI YASUYUKI

Instructor
(Katakana) スズキ　ヤスユキ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year, Second Semester, OutOfTerm(2nd)

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (O2) Inte：See the bulletin board for detail.

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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Lecture

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 23 : Arts and Humanities

Course Area（Discipline） 09 : Archaeology/Cultural Heritage

Eligible Students 2nd-year and 3rd year students

Keywords Acquisition of the research methods of Geography, Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
Criterion referenced Evaluation

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Acquisition of the research methods of Geography, Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline 1) Students can explain the role of archaeology and points to keep in mind in historical research.
2) Students can explain the role and points to keep in mind that historical archaeology plays in archaeological study
3) Students can explain the method and effectiveness of archaeology in medieval socio-economic study
4）To provide guidance in the evaluation of medieval archaeological sites and artifact4）

Class Schedule lesson1 Introduction: Establishment and development of medieval archaeology
lesson2　Variety of consumer goods excavated form medieval sites
lesson3　Development of ceramics in Japan
lesson4　Classification of medieval ceramics 1) earthen ware
lesson5　Classification of medieval ceramics 2) Sue type pottery
lesson6　Classification of medieval ceramics 3) Si type pottery
lesson7　Classification of medieval ceramics 4) imported ceramics
lesson8　Actual state of ceramics consumption in the medieval settlement
lesson9　Multi-layered structure in the distribution of medieval ceramics
lesson10　Characteristics of Seto Inland Sea distribution seen from archaeological records
lesson11　Current status of research on medieval tableware
lesson12　Current status of research on medieval cooking utensils
lesson13　Symbolism of consumer goods
lesson14　Current status and issues of study on consumer goods excavated from medieval sites
lesson15　General overview

No final exam: scores will be estimated based on the final report.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. No textbook is used in this course; handouts are distributed in the class. References for prep are as follows:
鈴木康之 2006『中世集落における消費活動の研究』真陽社
鈴木康之 2023『中世瀬戸内の港町　草戸千軒町遺跡（改訂版）』新泉社
MIHO MUSEUMほか（編） 2010『古陶の譜　中世のやきもの―六古窯とその周辺―』MIHO MUSEUM
浅野晴樹 2020『中世考古〈やきもの〉ガイドブック』新泉社
佐々木達夫（編） 2015～2024『中近世陶磁器の考古学』第1～18巻、雄山閣

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Projector, whiteboard, and handouts

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Lesson 1: Students are expected to summarize results of preliminary research on themes of each class in this crash course based on references and other sources using a sheet of A5 paper as prep, and they should summarize the contents of each class and questions using a sheet of A5 paper as review.
Lesson 2: See Lesson 1 description.
Lesson 3: See Lesson 1 description.
Lesson 4: See Lesson 1 description.
Lesson 5: See Lesson 1 description.
Lesson 6: See Lesson 1 description.
Lesson 7: See Lesson 1 description.
Lesson 8: See Lesson 1 description.
Lesson 9: See Lesson 1 description.
Lesson 10: See Lesson 1 description.
Lesson 11: See Lesson 1 description.
Lesson 12: See Lesson 1 description.
Lesson 13: See Lesson 1 description.
Lesson 14: See Lesson 1 description.
Lesson 15: See Lesson 1 description.

Requirements It is advisable to read the following documents.
鈴木康之 2006『中世集落における消費活動の研究』真陽社
鈴木康之 2023『中世瀬戸内の港町　草戸千軒町遺跡（改訂版）』新泉社
MIHO MUSEUMほか（編） 2010『古陶の譜　中世のやきもの―六古窯とその周辺―』MIHO MUSEUM
浅野晴樹 2020『中世考古〈やきもの〉ガイドブック』新泉社
佐々木達夫（編） 2015～2024『中近世陶磁器の考古学』第1～18巻、雄山閣

Grading Method Scores will be evaluated based on the final report.

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it An archaeologist who worked in the Hiroshima Prefectural Institute for the Kusado Sengen-cho Site investigations and the Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of History.
Message

Message

Other This class will be given by Visiting Prof. Yasuyuki Suzuki.
Implementation period: 8-10 February

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	Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Humanities and Social Sciences Humanities Program
Lecture Code	WMBW1602	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	日本考古学特論
Subject Name （Katakana）	ニホンコウコガクトクロン
Subject Name in English	Advanced Study on Japanese Archaeology
Instructor	SUZUKI YASUYUKI
Instructor (Katakana)	スズキ　ヤスユキ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, Second Semester, OutOfTerm(2nd)
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(O2) Inte：See the bulletin board for detail.
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Lecture
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	3 : Undergraduate High-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area（Discipline）	09 : Archaeology/Cultural Heritage
Eligible Students	2nd-year and 3rd year students
Keywords	Acquisition of the research methods of Geography, Archaeology and Cultural Heritage Criterion referenced Evaluation
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Acquisition of the research methods of Geography, Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	1) Students can explain the role of archaeology and points to keep in mind in historical research. 2) Students can explain the role and points to keep in mind that historical archaeology plays in archaeological study 3) Students can explain the method and effectiveness of archaeology in medieval socio-economic study 4）To provide guidance in the evaluation of medieval archaeological sites and artifact4）
Class Schedule	lesson1 Introduction: Establishment and development of medieval archaeology lesson2　Variety of consumer goods excavated form medieval sites lesson3　Development of ceramics in Japan lesson4　Classification of medieval ceramics 1) earthen ware lesson5　Classification of medieval ceramics 2) Sue type pottery lesson6　Classification of medieval ceramics 3) Si type pottery lesson7　Classification of medieval ceramics 4) imported ceramics lesson8　Actual state of ceramics consumption in the medieval settlement lesson9　Multi-layered structure in the distribution of medieval ceramics lesson10　Characteristics of Seto Inland Sea distribution seen from archaeological records lesson11　Current status of research on medieval tableware lesson12　Current status of research on medieval cooking utensils lesson13　Symbolism of consumer goods lesson14　Current status and issues of study on consumer goods excavated from medieval sites lesson15　General overview No final exam: scores will be estimated based on the final report.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	No textbook is used in this course; handouts are distributed in the class. References for prep are as follows: 鈴木康之 2006『中世集落における消費活動の研究』真陽社鈴木康之 2023『中世瀬戸内の港町　草戸千軒町遺跡（改訂版）』新泉社 MIHO MUSEUMほか（編） 2010『古陶の譜　中世のやきもの―六古窯とその周辺―』MIHO MUSEUM 浅野晴樹 2020『中世考古〈やきもの〉ガイドブック』新泉社佐々木達夫（編） 2015～2024『中近世陶磁器の考古学』第1～18巻、雄山閣
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Projector, whiteboard, and handouts
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Lesson 1: Students are expected to summarize results of preliminary research on themes of each class in this crash course based on references and other sources using a sheet of A5 paper as prep, and they should summarize the contents of each class and questions using a sheet of A5 paper as review. Lesson 2: See Lesson 1 description. Lesson 3: See Lesson 1 description. Lesson 4: See Lesson 1 description. Lesson 5: See Lesson 1 description. Lesson 6: See Lesson 1 description. Lesson 7: See Lesson 1 description. Lesson 8: See Lesson 1 description. Lesson 9: See Lesson 1 description. Lesson 10: See Lesson 1 description. Lesson 11: See Lesson 1 description. Lesson 12: See Lesson 1 description. Lesson 13: See Lesson 1 description. Lesson 14: See Lesson 1 description. Lesson 15: See Lesson 1 description.
Requirements	It is advisable to read the following documents. 鈴木康之 2006『中世集落における消費活動の研究』真陽社鈴木康之 2023『中世瀬戸内の港町　草戸千軒町遺跡（改訂版）』新泉社 MIHO MUSEUMほか（編） 2010『古陶の譜　中世のやきもの―六古窯とその周辺―』MIHO MUSEUM 浅野晴樹 2020『中世考古〈やきもの〉ガイドブック』新泉社佐々木達夫（編） 2015～2024『中近世陶磁器の考古学』第1～18巻、雄山閣
Grading Method	Scores will be evaluated based on the final report.
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	An archaeologist who worked in the Hiroshima Prefectural Institute for the Kusado Sengen-cho Site investigations and the Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of History. Message
Message
Other	This class will be given by Visiting Prof. Yasuyuki Suzuki. Implementation period: 8-10 February
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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