11047001 Visualization of War

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School Liberal Arts Education Program

Lecture Code 11047001 Subject Classification Peace Science Courses

Subject Name Visualization of War

Subject Name
（Katakana）

Subject Name in
English Visualization of War

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, First Semester, 2Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Mon1-4：IAS L201

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face, Online (on-demand)

Classes will be conducted face-to-face in principle. Week 3 is an on-demand class, while week 4 is a film screening. Accommodations may be granted to students under extraordinary circumstances.

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

Course Area（Area） 21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons

Course Area（Discipline） 02 : Peace Education

Eligible Students

Keywords Media Representation, War Narratives, Visual Culture, Critical Analysis

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education This class is categorized under Peace Science Courses
Expected Outcome By the end of this course, students will be able to identify, analyze, and critically evaluate how war is portrayed across various forms of media (photography, news, film, video games, and graphic novels) and understand how these representations shape public opinion, collective memory, and political discourse about conflict.

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This course aims to develop students' analytical skills in examining the historical evolution and ethical dimensions of war visualization across different media formats, enabling them to deconstruct the techniques used to frame war narratives and understand how media can function as tools for either propagating conflict or advocating for peace.

Class Schedule Lesson 1: Images of Conflict: Setting the Stage
Lesson 2: The Power of Visual Narratives in War
Lesson 3: War Photography: From Battlefield to Living Room
Lesson 4: Iconic War Images and Their Impact
Lesson 5: News Media and the Construction of Conflict (On-Demand)
Lesson 6: Ethical Dilemmas in War Reporting (On-Demand)
Lesson 7: Screening of All Quiet on the Western Front I
Lesson 8: Screening of All Quiet on the Western Front II
Lesson 9: Deconstructing the War Film
Lesson 10: War Cinema: Genre and Historical Representation
Lesson 11: Interactive War: Video Games and Conflict
Lesson 12: Sequential Art and War Narratives
Lesson 13: Visualizing Trauma: The Psychological Impact of War
Lesson 14: Special Lecture: A-Bomb Victim Experiences of Ogura Keiko
*Schedule may be subject to change due to instructor's availability
Lesson 15: Synthesis

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Learning materials such as articles will be distributed each week accordingly.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text, Visual Materials, Microsoft Stream, moodle

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Quizzes/ Quiz format, Post-class Report

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Students should carefully review lecture materials, engage critically with assigned readings prior to class, and regularly reflect on how course concepts apply to contemporary media examples they encounter outside the classroom to maximize their understanding of war visualization.

Requirements In-class quizzes, Weekly reflections, Media analysis, and final exam.

Grading Method Weekly Reflections (10%), In-Class Quizzes (20%), Media Analysis (30%), Final Exam (40%)

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it I have experience in curating and designing museum exhibits and providing expert advice on historical representation in war memorials in the Philippines.

Message The media we consume daily affects the way we perceive our world and our stance on issues. Media is never neutral, so let us always take advantage of the opportunity to understand what different media says about war, and whether war is being rationalized or not.

Other After every class, students are required to sign a feedback sheet and reflect on the day’s lessons. This will also be used as attendance.

You are required to submit a report entitled "My Approach to Peace" as a common assignment for Peace Science Courses. When you fail to submit the report, the credits will not be awarded.
【Period of the report submission】
The 2nd term course--> from June 30th to July 14th
The 3rd term course--> from October 27th to November 10th
Night program course--> Follow teachers’ instructions
See the link below for further details.
https://momiji.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/momiji-top/en/learning/kyouyou/peace_science_courses.html
In case the number of registered students exceed the upper limit, a computerized random selection will be carried out.

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	Liberal Arts Education Program
Lecture Code	11047001	Subject Classification	Peace Science Courses
Subject Name	Visualization of War
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Visualization of War
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, First Semester, 2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2T) Mon1-4：IAS L201
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face, Online (on-demand)
Classes will be conducted face-to-face in principle. Week 3 is an on-demand class, while week 4 is a film screening. Accommodations may be granted to students under extraordinary circumstances.
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons
Course Area（Discipline）	02 : Peace Education
Eligible Students
Keywords	Media Representation, War Narratives, Visual Culture, Critical Analysis
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Liberal Arts Education	This class is categorized under Peace Science Courses
Expected Outcome	By the end of this course, students will be able to identify, analyze, and critically evaluate how war is portrayed across various forms of media (photography, news, film, video games, and graphic novels) and understand how these representations shape public opinion, collective memory, and political discourse about conflict.
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course aims to develop students' analytical skills in examining the historical evolution and ethical dimensions of war visualization across different media formats, enabling them to deconstruct the techniques used to frame war narratives and understand how media can function as tools for either propagating conflict or advocating for peace.
Class Schedule	Lesson 1: Images of Conflict: Setting the Stage Lesson 2: The Power of Visual Narratives in War Lesson 3: War Photography: From Battlefield to Living Room Lesson 4: Iconic War Images and Their Impact Lesson 5: News Media and the Construction of Conflict (On-Demand) Lesson 6: Ethical Dilemmas in War Reporting (On-Demand) Lesson 7: Screening of All Quiet on the Western Front I Lesson 8: Screening of All Quiet on the Western Front II Lesson 9: Deconstructing the War Film Lesson 10: War Cinema: Genre and Historical Representation Lesson 11: Interactive War: Video Games and Conflict Lesson 12: Sequential Art and War Narratives Lesson 13: Visualizing Trauma: The Psychological Impact of War Lesson 14: Special Lecture: A-Bomb Victim Experiences of Ogura Keiko *Schedule may be subject to change due to instructor's availability Lesson 15: Synthesis
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Learning materials such as articles will be distributed each week accordingly.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Visual Materials, Microsoft Stream, moodle
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Quizzes/ Quiz format, Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Students should carefully review lecture materials, engage critically with assigned readings prior to class, and regularly reflect on how course concepts apply to contemporary media examples they encounter outside the classroom to maximize their understanding of war visualization.
Requirements	In-class quizzes, Weekly reflections, Media analysis, and final exam.
Grading Method	Weekly Reflections (10%), In-Class Quizzes (20%), Media Analysis (30%), Final Exam (40%)
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	I have experience in curating and designing museum exhibits and providing expert advice on historical representation in war memorials in the Philippines.
Message	The media we consume daily affects the way we perceive our world and our stance on issues. Media is never neutral, so let us always take advantage of the opportunity to understand what different media says about war, and whether war is being rationalized or not.
Other	After every class, students are required to sign a feedback sheet and reflect on the day’s lessons. This will also be used as attendance. You are required to submit a report entitled "My Approach to Peace" as a common assignment for Peace Science Courses. When you fail to submit the report, the credits will not be awarded. 【Period of the report submission】 The 2nd term course--> from June 30th to July 14th The 3rd term course--> from October 27th to November 10th Night program course--> Follow teachers’ instructions See the link below for further details. https://momiji.hiroshima-u.ac.jp/momiji-top/en/learning/kyouyou/peace_science_courses.html In case the number of registered students exceed the upper limit, a computerized random selection will be carried out.
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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