WMG03401 Politics of Conflict and Memory

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 International Peace and Co-existence Program

Lecture Code WMG03401 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name Politics of Conflict and Memory

Subject Name
（Katakana）

Subject Name in
English Politics of Conflict and Memory

Instructor CANDELARIA JOHN LEE PAMPLONA

Instructor
(Katakana) カンデラリヤ　ジョン　リー　パンプロナ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year, Second Semester, 3Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Weds5-8：IDEC 207

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
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Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 6 : Graduate Advanced

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 02 : Political Science

Eligible Students Master’s Students in the International Peace and Coexistence Program

Keywords Memory Studies, Memory Politics, Conflict Memory, Collective Memory, Memorialization, Heritage

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline We will explore the profound role that memory plays in shaping our humanity, extending beyond individual consciousness and into the realms of society, culture, and politics. Memory serves as both a bridge that connects us to our communities and fosters solidarity, and a potential source of division and discord. It possesses the dual capacity to promote social justice or perpetuate injustice.

Through the lens of Memory Studies, we will study the multifaceted roles memory assumes in conflicts. This journey will involve striking a balance between grasping the theoretical underpinnings of socially embedded memory and gaining practical insights from case studies. These case studies will illuminate the intricate complexities of the politics of remembering conflicts and atrocities. Our exploration will challenge us to consider how memory, despite its seemingly abstract nature, exerts a palpable influence on the functioning of societies entangled in conflict.

Class Schedule Lesson 1 Introduction
Lesson 2 Memory as Conflict
Lesson 3 Memory and Mass Violence
Lesson 4 Memory and Counter-Memory
Lesson 5 Memory, Justice, and Reconciliation
Lesson 6 Memory and Human Rights
Lesson 7 Memory and Archive
Lesson 8 Memory and Digital Media
Lesson 9 Memory and Heritage
Lesson 10 Memory and Gender
Lesson 11 Memory and Trauma
Lesson 12 Witnessing
Lesson 13 Forgetting
Lesson 14 Postmemory
Lesson 15 Student Presentations and Synthesis

There are no exams. Instead, a major class requirement is a Final Paper/Report on any conflict and memory case study.

Given the sensitive nature of the topics we engage with in this course, which may include graphic content and emotionally charged subjects, it is crucial for you to communicate with the instructor if you find yourself emotionally or mentally impacted by the material discussed in class. While we aim to approach these matters with objectivity and academic rigor, it is understandable that some topics may become too personal or emotionally taxing for individuals. In such instances you are encouraged to promptly inform the instructor.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. All reading materials are available and accessible in Momiji and Moodle.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review To have an idea of what the class will discuss, you may read the article “The cult of memory: When history does more harm than good” by David Rieff (The Guardian, 2016), available online.

Requirements N/A

Grading Method Class Presentation (25%), Prepared Questions (10%), Case Study Paper (40%), Case Study Presentation (25%).

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message This class will be a great opportunity for you to think about how memory politics has played a role in your country or region’s history.

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.

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 International Peace and Co-existence Program
Lecture Code	WMG03401	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	Politics of Conflict and Memory
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Politics of Conflict and Memory
Instructor	CANDELARIA JOHN LEE PAMPLONA
Instructor (Katakana)	カンデラリヤ　ジョン　リー　パンプロナ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, Second Semester, 3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(3T) Weds5-8：IDEC 207
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)

Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	6 : Graduate Advanced
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	02 : Political Science
Eligible Students	Master’s Students in the International Peace and Coexistence Program
Keywords	Memory Studies, Memory Politics, Conflict Memory, Collective Memory, Memorialization, Heritage
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	We will explore the profound role that memory plays in shaping our humanity, extending beyond individual consciousness and into the realms of society, culture, and politics. Memory serves as both a bridge that connects us to our communities and fosters solidarity, and a potential source of division and discord. It possesses the dual capacity to promote social justice or perpetuate injustice. Through the lens of Memory Studies, we will study the multifaceted roles memory assumes in conflicts. This journey will involve striking a balance between grasping the theoretical underpinnings of socially embedded memory and gaining practical insights from case studies. These case studies will illuminate the intricate complexities of the politics of remembering conflicts and atrocities. Our exploration will challenge us to consider how memory, despite its seemingly abstract nature, exerts a palpable influence on the functioning of societies entangled in conflict.
Class Schedule	Lesson 1 Introduction Lesson 2 Memory as Conflict Lesson 3 Memory and Mass Violence Lesson 4 Memory and Counter-Memory Lesson 5 Memory, Justice, and Reconciliation Lesson 6 Memory and Human Rights Lesson 7 Memory and Archive Lesson 8 Memory and Digital Media Lesson 9 Memory and Heritage Lesson 10 Memory and Gender Lesson 11 Memory and Trauma Lesson 12 Witnessing Lesson 13 Forgetting Lesson 14 Postmemory Lesson 15 Student Presentations and Synthesis There are no exams. Instead, a major class requirement is a Final Paper/Report on any conflict and memory case study. Given the sensitive nature of the topics we engage with in this course, which may include graphic content and emotionally charged subjects, it is crucial for you to communicate with the instructor if you find yourself emotionally or mentally impacted by the material discussed in class. While we aim to approach these matters with objectivity and academic rigor, it is understandable that some topics may become too personal or emotionally taxing for individuals. In such instances you are encouraged to promptly inform the instructor.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	All reading materials are available and accessible in Momiji and Moodle.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	To have an idea of what the class will discuss, you may read the article “The cult of memory: When history does more harm than good” by David Rieff (The Guardian, 2016), available online.
Requirements	N/A
Grading Method	Class Presentation (25%), Prepared Questions (10%), Case Study Paper (40%), Case Study Presentation (25%).
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	This class will be a great opportunity for you to think about how memory politics has played a role in your country or region’s history.
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.
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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