WMG03601 Memory Studies for Peace

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 WMG03601 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name Memory Studies for Peace

Subject Name
（Katakana）

Subject Name in
English Memory Studies for Peace

Instructor VAN DER DOES LULI

Instructor
(Katakana) ファン　デル　ドゥース　ルリ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year, First Semester, 2Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Tues5-8：IDEC 206

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

Classes will be conducted in person and online, depending on the class contents. Modes of classroom interaction include lectures, discussions, PowerPoint presentations, films and other audio-visual materials, and assignments (presentations and report writing).

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

Course Level 5 : Graduate Basic

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 05 : Sociology

Eligible Students M1, M2, D1

Keywords Strategic Peace, Memory Studies, Media, War and Conflict, Identity, Political memories, Peace Education, Contents Tourism, SDG_1, 4, 11, 13, 16 & 17,

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 This interdisciplinary course aims to provide students with the essential foundations of peace and memory studies through scholarly debate, while developing the critical thinking skills necessary for independent research in the social sciences.

Class Schedule lesson1 Introduction to Peace Studies (6/11)
lesson2 Introduction to Memory Studies (6/11)
lesson3 Memory, Conflicts, and Peace I (6/18)
lesson4 Memory Conflicts, and Peace II (6/18)
lesson5 Memory and Politics I (6/25)
lesson6 Memory and Politics II (6/25)
lesson7 Memory and the Media I (7/2)
lesson8 Memory and the Media II (7/2)
lesson9 Fieldwork (Saturday, 7/13 or 7/20)
lesson10 Fieldwork (Saturday, 7/13 or 7/20)
lesson11 Fieldwork (Saturday, 7/13 or 7/20)
lesson12 Fieldwork (Saturday, 7/13 or 7/20)
lesson13 Students' Presentations (7/23)
lesson14 Students' Presentations (7/23)
lesson15 Review and Feedback (7/30)

Assessment will be based on an end-of-term report (40%), two presentations (40%), and regular participation and contribution to classroom activities (20%).

Text/Reference
Books,etc. he instructor will provide reading materials and a list of recommended literature during classes.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Students who require special assistance are expected to contact the instructor at the earliest opportunity before the first lesson. Reasonable accommodation shall be provided to the best of the instructor's capacity and knowledge.

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Students are encouraged to read from a list of recommended literature provided during class. When reading resources are made available, students should prepare for the next class by
-Critically reading the materials.
-Gathering relevant information to analyse and evaluate the material.
-Forming an argument based on evidence.

Requirements The language of instruction is English.

Grading Method Assessment will be based on an end-of-term report (40%), two presentations (40%), and regular participation and contribution to classroom activities (20%).

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it The instructor has a wealth of experience and insight into the communities of international organisations, academia and business, having worked as a communications consultant on international collaborative research projects in UK and EU universities and international organisations.

Message Memories do not belong to the past: They reside in the present and guide our thinking as we make critical decisions for the future. This course will provide you with the opportunity to develop analytical skills, a flexible attitude and an international perspective in order to evaluate the aspects of contested memories and apply them in assessing the issues of conflict resolution and peace building.

Other Try to attend seminars and workshops outside of class, as recommended by the instructor. This will give you further academic experience.

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	WMG03601	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	Memory Studies for Peace
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Memory Studies for Peace
Instructor	VAN DER DOES LULI
Instructor (Katakana)	ファン　デル　ドゥース　ルリ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2T) Tues5-8：IDEC 206
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
Classes will be conducted in person and online, depending on the class contents. Modes of classroom interaction include lectures, discussions, PowerPoint presentations, films and other audio-visual materials, and assignments (presentations and report writing).
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	5 : Graduate Basic
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	05 : Sociology
Eligible Students	M1, M2, D1
Keywords	Strategic Peace, Memory Studies, Media, War and Conflict, Identity, Political memories, Peace Education, Contents Tourism, SDG_1, 4, 11, 13, 16 & 17,
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	This interdisciplinary course aims to provide students with the essential foundations of peace and memory studies through scholarly debate, while developing the critical thinking skills necessary for independent research in the social sciences.
Class Schedule	lesson1 Introduction to Peace Studies (6/11) lesson2 Introduction to Memory Studies (6/11) lesson3 Memory, Conflicts, and Peace I (6/18) lesson4 Memory Conflicts, and Peace II (6/18) lesson5 Memory and Politics I (6/25) lesson6 Memory and Politics II (6/25) lesson7 Memory and the Media I (7/2) lesson8 Memory and the Media II (7/2) lesson9 Fieldwork (Saturday, 7/13 or 7/20) lesson10 Fieldwork (Saturday, 7/13 or 7/20) lesson11 Fieldwork (Saturday, 7/13 or 7/20) lesson12 Fieldwork (Saturday, 7/13 or 7/20) lesson13 Students' Presentations (7/23) lesson14 Students' Presentations (7/23) lesson15 Review and Feedback (7/30) Assessment will be based on an end-of-term report (40%), two presentations (40%), and regular participation and contribution to classroom activities (20%).
Text/Reference Books,etc.	he instructor will provide reading materials and a list of recommended literature during classes.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Students who require special assistance are expected to contact the instructor at the earliest opportunity before the first lesson. Reasonable accommodation shall be provided to the best of the instructor's capacity and knowledge.
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Students are encouraged to read from a list of recommended literature provided during class. When reading resources are made available, students should prepare for the next class by -Critically reading the materials. -Gathering relevant information to analyse and evaluate the material. -Forming an argument based on evidence.
Requirements	The language of instruction is English.
Grading Method	Assessment will be based on an end-of-term report (40%), two presentations (40%), and regular participation and contribution to classroom activities (20%).
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	The instructor has a wealth of experience and insight into the communities of international organisations, academia and business, having worked as a communications consultant on international collaborative research projects in UK and EU universities and international organisations.
Message	Memories do not belong to the past: They reside in the present and guide our thinking as we make critical decisions for the future. This course will provide you with the opportunity to develop analytical skills, a flexible attitude and an international perspective in order to evaluate the aspects of contested memories and apply them in assessing the issues of conflict resolution and peace building.
Other	Try to attend seminars and workshops outside of class, as recommended by the instructor. This will give you further academic experience.
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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