BX310042 Guidance on Graduation Thesis A

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School School of Letters

Lecture Code BX310042 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 卒業論文指導Ａ

Subject Name
（Katakana）ソツギョウロンブンシドウA

Subject Name in
English Guidance on Graduation Thesis A

Instructor UEDA NAOYA

Instructor
(Katakana) ウエダ　ナオヤ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 4th-Year, First Semester, First Semester

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1st) Inte：Faculty Office

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

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

Course Level 4 : Undergraduate Advanced

Course Area（Area） 23 : Arts and Humanities

Course Area（Discipline） 09 : Archaeology/Cultural Heritage

Eligible Students for 4th-year students

Keywords Archaeology, Graduation thesis

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Graduation thesis on archaeology
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Geography, Archaeology, and Cultural Heritage
（Comprehensive Abilities）
・Acquisition of the ability of setting the research theme and soloving the problems

Class Objectives
/Class Outline The aim of this guidance is to set up your academic theme, and to acquire problem-solving skills. The plan of this lecture is to set up an academic theme of your graduation thesis, and to present your idea and to discuss with other participants.

Class Schedule lesson1 Lecture on selecting of research theme for your graduation thesis, explanation of the plan of making a graduation thesis.
lesson2 Lecture on explanation of the contents of graduation thesis.
lesson3 Lecture on selection of an academic theme for graduation thesis.
lesson4 Discussing the progress of the research.
lesson5 Presentation of the research history related to the topic of your graduation thesis (Paleolithic/Jomon Period).
lesson6 Presentation of the research history related to the topic of your graduation thesis (Yayoi/Kofun Period).
lesson7 Presentation of the research history related to the topic of your graduation thesis (ancient and medieval times, et.al.).
lesson8 Discussing methods of analyzing archaeological materials by collecting information(Paleolithic and Jomon Period).
lesson9 Discussing methods of analyzing archaeological materials by collecting information(Yayoi/Kofun Period).
lesson10 Discussing methods of analyzing archaeological materials by collecting information(ancient and medieval times, et.al.).
lesson11 Discussing analytical methods by collecting information on archaeological materials　(Paleolithic/Jomon Period).
lesson12 Discussing analytical methods by collecting information on archaeological materials (Yayoi/Kofun Period).
lesson13 Discussing analytical methods by collecting information on archaeological materials(ancient and medieval times, et.al.).
lesson14 Preparation for the interim presentation of the graduation thesis.
lesson15 Interim presentations of graduation thesis.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Indicate some specialized books along with your theme in class.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Handouts, Microsoft Teams

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning)

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Class 1; Setting up an academic theme for your graduation thesis, with grasping research trend.
Class 2; Understanding academic formats of writing, and Recognition of your theme, method.
Class 3; Same as above.
Class 4; Understanding some problems in making actual graduation thesis, searching for the solution.
Class 5; Considering the contents of your dissertation.
Class 6; Same as above.
Class 7; Same as above.
Class 8; Same as above.
Class 9; Same as above.
Class 10; Collecting data, without interruption.
Class 11; Writing till the last, making figures.
Class 12; Same as above.
Class 13; Same as above.
Class 14; Same as above.
Class 15; Same as above.

Requirements An archaeology major only for its highly professional specialty.

Grading Method Practical evaluation by your report, and presentation (60%), and the attitude of participation in class (40%).

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

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	BX310042	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	卒業論文指導Ａ
Subject Name （Katakana）	ソツギョウロンブンシドウA
Subject Name in English	Guidance on Graduation Thesis A
Instructor	UEDA NAOYA
Instructor (Katakana)	ウエダ　ナオヤ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	4th-Year, First Semester, First Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1st) Inte：Faculty Office
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face

Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	4 : Undergraduate Advanced
Course Area（Area）	23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area（Discipline）	09 : Archaeology/Cultural Heritage
Eligible Students	for 4th-year students
Keywords	Archaeology, Graduation thesis
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Graduation thesis on archaeology
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Geography, Archaeology, and Cultural Heritage （Comprehensive Abilities）・Acquisition of the ability of setting the research theme and soloving the problems
Class Objectives /Class Outline	The aim of this guidance is to set up your academic theme, and to acquire problem-solving skills. The plan of this lecture is to set up an academic theme of your graduation thesis, and to present your idea and to discuss with other participants.
Class Schedule	lesson1 Lecture on selecting of research theme for your graduation thesis, explanation of the plan of making a graduation thesis. lesson2 Lecture on explanation of the contents of graduation thesis. lesson3 Lecture on selection of an academic theme for graduation thesis. lesson4 Discussing the progress of the research. lesson5 Presentation of the research history related to the topic of your graduation thesis (Paleolithic/Jomon Period). lesson6 Presentation of the research history related to the topic of your graduation thesis (Yayoi/Kofun Period). lesson7 Presentation of the research history related to the topic of your graduation thesis (ancient and medieval times, et.al.). lesson8 Discussing methods of analyzing archaeological materials by collecting information(Paleolithic and Jomon Period). lesson9 Discussing methods of analyzing archaeological materials by collecting information(Yayoi/Kofun Period). lesson10 Discussing methods of analyzing archaeological materials by collecting information(ancient and medieval times, et.al.). lesson11 Discussing analytical methods by collecting information on archaeological materials　(Paleolithic/Jomon Period). lesson12 Discussing analytical methods by collecting information on archaeological materials (Yayoi/Kofun Period). lesson13 Discussing analytical methods by collecting information on archaeological materials(ancient and medieval times, et.al.). lesson14 Preparation for the interim presentation of the graduation thesis. lesson15 Interim presentations of graduation thesis.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Indicate some specialized books along with your theme in class.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Handouts, Microsoft Teams
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning)
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Class 1; Setting up an academic theme for your graduation thesis, with grasping research trend. Class 2; Understanding academic formats of writing, and Recognition of your theme, method. Class 3; Same as above. Class 4; Understanding some problems in making actual graduation thesis, searching for the solution. Class 5; Considering the contents of your dissertation. Class 6; Same as above. Class 7; Same as above. Class 8; Same as above. Class 9; Same as above. Class 10; Collecting data, without interruption. Class 11; Writing till the last, making figures. Class 12; Same as above. Class 13; Same as above. Class 14; Same as above. Class 15; Same as above.
Requirements	An archaeology major only for its highly professional specialty.
Grading Method	Practical evaluation by your report, and presentation (60%), and the attitude of participation in class (40%).
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
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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