87012001 General Introduction to Museum B

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2024Year School/Graduate School Hiroshima University Museum

Lecture Code 87012001 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 博物館概論B

Subject Name
（Katakana）ハクブツカンガイロンビー

Subject Name in
English General Introduction to Museum B

Instructor KAWASHIMA TAKAMUNE

Instructor
(Katakana) カワシマ　タカムネ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year, First Semester, 2Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Weds9-10：EDU K108

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) 　

This lesson is mainly lecture. We will explain by using the blackboard frequently. We proceed classe while using distribution materials and slides as appropriate.

Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 23 : Arts and Humanities

Course Area（Discipline） 10 : Museology

Eligible Students

Keywords Introduction to Museums, History of Museums, Job Description of Curator

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) This course is an introduction to museology.
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline I will explain the history of museums, the various actions undertaken by museums. Finally, I will explain current topics, such as the current situations where museums are located, and issues museums are having.

Class Schedule lesson1 History of Museums (1)
lesson2　History of Museums (2)
lesson3　History of Museums (3)
lesson4　Museum Members and Work (1)
lesson5　Museum Members and Work (2)
lesson6　Museum Members and Work (3)
lesson7　Current Status in Museums
lesson8　Issues in Museums

Text/Reference
Books,etc. "Revised edition General Introduction to Museum - Diverse World
of Museums " written by Shuzou ISHIMORI

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. 　

(More Details) Handouts, Images (videos/PC/other image data)

Learning techniques to be incorporated 　

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Visit various museums, and always pay attention to museum-related information.

Requirements

Grading Method Comprehensive evaluation based on examinations、 manners in class, etc.

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message This is the first course to understand the work of the curator. In the wake of this course, I hope that you will be able to envision your ideal curator image and ideal museum.
I will do the class with an emphasis on the history of museum.

Other Visit various museums as much as possible , and try to observe the exhibition content, exhibition methods etc, and experience various promotional activities.

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	Hiroshima University Museum
Lecture Code	87012001	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	博物館概論B
Subject Name （Katakana）	ハクブツカンガイロンビー
Subject Name in English	General Introduction to Museum B
Instructor	KAWASHIMA TAKAMUNE
Instructor (Katakana)	カワシマ　タカムネ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, First Semester, 2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2T) Weds9-10：EDU K108
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)
This lesson is mainly lecture. We will explain by using the blackboard frequently. We proceed classe while using distribution materials and slides as appropriate.
Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area（Discipline）	10 : Museology
Eligible Students
Keywords	Introduction to Museums, History of Museums, Job Description of Curator
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	This course is an introduction to museology.
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	I will explain the history of museums, the various actions undertaken by museums. Finally, I will explain current topics, such as the current situations where museums are located, and issues museums are having.
Class Schedule	lesson1 History of Museums (1) lesson2　History of Museums (2) lesson3　History of Museums (3) lesson4　Museum Members and Work (1) lesson5　Museum Members and Work (2) lesson6　Museum Members and Work (3) lesson7　Current Status in Museums lesson8　Issues in Museums
Text/Reference Books,etc.	"Revised edition General Introduction to Museum - Diverse World of Museums " written by Shuzou ISHIMORI
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	Handouts, Images (videos/PC/other image data)
Learning techniques to be incorporated
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Visit various museums, and always pay attention to museum-related information.
Requirements
Grading Method	Comprehensive evaluation based on examinations、 manners in class, etc.
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	This is the first course to understand the work of the curator. In the wake of this course, I hope that you will be able to envision your ideal curator image and ideal museum. I will do the class with an emphasis on the history of museum.
Other	Visit various museums as much as possible , and try to observe the exhibition content, exhibition methods etc, and experience various promotional activities.
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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