BE001002 Introduction to Japanese History

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School School of Letters

Lecture Code BE001002 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 日本史学入門

Subject Name
（Katakana）ニホンシガクニュウモン

Subject Name in
English Introduction to Japanese History

Instructor NARA KATSUJI,YIN XIAOXING

Instructor
(Katakana) ナラ　カツジ,イン　ギョウセイ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Weds1-4：LET B204

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

seminar-focused, frequent use of blackboard, discussion, student presentations, and hands-on training

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 23 : Arts and Humanities

Course Area（Discipline） 07 : History

Eligible Students

Keywords production and labor, the art of folklore, social structure and production, traditional handicrafts, resources, human being, society

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) History
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・Basic understanding of history of Japan, the East and the West

Class Objectives
/Class Outline Based on the topic "Let's observe manufacturing in Japan", we will learn the manufacturing processes which have been passed down in Japan from various view points. By researching the manufacturing process, learn basic knowledge which is required to conduct research on Japanese history. But according to situation, we may learn about human beings, society, thoughts instead of manufacturing.

Class Schedule Lesson1. 　After thinking of the various crafts found in the Japanese archipelago, individual tasks will be chosen. Having set research themes, students will discuss the contents and direction of their upcoming investigations.
Lesson 2 　Lecturers will introduce theses on " Rice production in Japan"
Lesson 3: Based on historical materials collected at library and other facilities, prepare for presentations scheduled for lesson 3-15. Conduct discussions on presentations, deepening understanding of reports and research methodology
Lesson ４　Hemp and cotton
Lesson ５　Ceramics
Lesson ６　Raw silk and spinning
Lesson ７　Salt production
Lesson ８　Money
Lesson ９　Paper
Lesson 10 　Mirror
Lesson 11 　 Sake brewing
Lesson 12 　Carpenter's tools
Lesson 13 　Ships
Lesson 14 　Production and process of iron
Lesson 15 　History of Japanese manufacturing・Wrap-up

According to situation, we may have some lectures at first several classes.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. References will be introduced in the class and they include references used in the presentations.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Handouts

(More Details) Textbooks and handouts，audio materials，Visual (Video/PC/other visual materials)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Lesson １　Start to collect materials related to topic suggested in a class
Lesson ２　Class reveiwing and preparation
Lesson 3-15 　Class reveiwing and preparation/ read materials and books

Requirements none

Grading Method Presentation（40％）, handouts（20％）, Discussion（40％）

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message What covered in this class are a part of strucres seen in society. It is important to read related materials, books introduced in a class, conduct historical reserach, and observe strucures seen in daily lives.

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.

Academic Year	2025Year	School/Graduate School	School of Letters
Lecture Code	BE001002	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	日本史学入門
Subject Name （Katakana）	ニホンシガクニュウモン
Subject Name in English	Introduction to Japanese History
Instructor	NARA KATSUJI,YIN XIAOXING
Instructor (Katakana)	ナラ　カツジ,イン　ギョウセイ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, Second Semester, 3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(3T) Weds1-4：LET B204
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
seminar-focused, frequent use of blackboard, discussion, student presentations, and hands-on training
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area（Discipline）	07 : History
Eligible Students
Keywords	production and labor, the art of folklore, social structure and production, traditional handicrafts, resources, human being, society
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)	History （Knowledge and Understanding）・Basic understanding of history of Japan, the East and the West
Class Objectives /Class Outline	Based on the topic "Let's observe manufacturing in Japan", we will learn the manufacturing processes which have been passed down in Japan from various view points. By researching the manufacturing process, learn basic knowledge which is required to conduct research on Japanese history. But according to situation, we may learn about human beings, society, thoughts instead of manufacturing.
Class Schedule	Lesson1. 　After thinking of the various crafts found in the Japanese archipelago, individual tasks will be chosen. Having set research themes, students will discuss the contents and direction of their upcoming investigations. Lesson 2 　Lecturers will introduce theses on " Rice production in Japan" Lesson 3: Based on historical materials collected at library and other facilities, prepare for presentations scheduled for lesson 3-15. Conduct discussions on presentations, deepening understanding of reports and research methodology Lesson ４　Hemp and cotton Lesson ５　Ceramics Lesson ６　Raw silk and spinning Lesson ７　Salt production Lesson ８　Money Lesson ９　Paper Lesson 10 　Mirror Lesson 11 　 Sake brewing Lesson 12 　Carpenter's tools Lesson 13 　Ships Lesson 14 　Production and process of iron Lesson 15 　History of Japanese manufacturing・Wrap-up According to situation, we may have some lectures at first several classes.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	References will be introduced in the class and they include references used in the presentations.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Handouts
(More Details)	Textbooks and handouts，audio materials，Visual (Video/PC/other visual materials)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Lesson １　Start to collect materials related to topic suggested in a class Lesson ２　Class reveiwing and preparation Lesson 3-15 　Class reveiwing and preparation/ read materials and books
Requirements	none
Grading Method	Presentation（40％）, handouts（20％）, Discussion（40％）
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	What covered in this class are a part of strucres seen in society. It is important to read related materials, books introduced in a class, conduct historical reserach, and observe strucures seen in daily lives.
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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