8E001251 World Peace and HIROSHIMA

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School Common Graduate Courses (Master’s Course)

Lecture Code 8E001251 Subject Classification Common Graduate Courses

Subject Name World Peace and HIROSHIMA（Multidisciplinary-omnibus）

Subject Name
（Katakana）

Subject Name in
English World Peace and HIROSHIMA

Instructor VAN DER DOES LULI,YASUDA HIROSHI,SHIGA KENJI,HOSHI MASAHARU,KAWAI KOICHIRO,KAWANO NORIYUKI,YAMANE TATSUO

Instructor
(Katakana) ファン　デル　ドゥース　ルリ,ヤスダ　ヒロシ,シガ　ケンジ,ホシ　マサハル,カワイ　コウイチロウ,カワノ　ノリユキ,ヤマネ　タツオ

Campus Across Campuses (videoconferencing, etc.) Semester/Term 1st-Year, Second Semester, Intensive

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (Int) Inte：Online

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Online (on-demand)

Classes will be conducted in English only. The course will primarily feature lecture recordings that can be accessed on demand, along with comment sheets that must be submitted after each lecture. Further details, including the time frame for accessing the lectures and information about the end-of-term report assignment, will be provided on MOMIJI and Moodle.

Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 5 : Graduate Basic

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

Course Area（Discipline） 02 : Peace Education

Eligible Students Master's Course

Keywords SDGs_1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 16, & 17, Memory, Atomic-bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Social Rebuilding and Community Regeneration, Radiation Effects on Human Bodies, Structural Violence, Damages caused by nuclear weapons, Poverty and Food Crises, Memory Studies, Peace Studies, Discourse and Visual Representation Analyses, Empirical Research, Social Psychology, Positive Peace, Peacebuilding, Conflict Resolution, Populism and the Media, Heritage Studies, Peace Tourism.

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) This course is an elective offered within the "Sustainable Development Courses" category for Common Graduate Courses. Its purpose is to provide students with opportunities to explore the concepts of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and apply them to analyse various real-life examples, including war, conflict, disasters, and post-catastrophe social rebuilding efforts. Additionally, the course aims to equip students with the knowledge necessary to advance science in support of sustainable development and to solve various societal challenges.
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline Hiroshima University, founded in the city of Hiroshima—where citizens endured the devastation of the atomic bomb—embraces the pursuit of universal peace as one of its core principles. This course has two primary objectives: (1) to examine the damage caused by the atomic bombing that has shaped Hiroshima's identity today, and (2) to use Hiroshima as a reference point for exploring how universal and lasting peace can be achieved. To achieve these goals, the course will introduce students to contemporary issues such as poverty, famine, immigration, radiation effects, health, social, economic and environmental challenges, and both local and global conflicts. We will analyse representative case studies and discuss the ideal state of peace from various perspectives, recognising the complexities involved in addressing socio-political challenges. The course will also explore feasible solutions and proactive measures for promoting peace.

Class Schedule Lesson 1: Introduction to the Class: The Atomic-bomb Experience of Hiroshima and its Aspirations for World Peace (Luli).
Lesson 2: Multi-faceted Damages Caused by the Atomic Bombings (Kawano).
Lesson 3: Radiological Assessments by the United Nations on Nuclear Tests and Accidents (Yasuda).
Lesson 4: The Effects of Radiation on Exposed People and Their Meaning for Risk Assessment - From Nuclear Disasters in the World Such as Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Semipalatinsk to Radioactive Microparticles (Hoshi).
Lesson 5: The Trajectory of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and a Vision for its Future (Shiga).
Lesson 6: The Media, AI and Memories of War and Peace (Luli + Guest speaker).
Lesson 7: The Challenges of Poverty, Starvation and Food Production in Developing Countries (Kawai).
Lesson 8: Traits of Regional Conflicts in the Modern Era and Post-Conflict Peacebuilding (Yamane).
Total of 8 lessons as above. Classes will be conducted in English. Japanese version of the course is 8E000651. (日本語版は8E000651)

This course will not include any written or oral examinations. The final grade will be based on two main components: the final report, which contributes 70% of the overall grade, and online comment sheets, which account for 30%. Students must submit the online comment sheet on Moodle after viewing each lecture. Submitting both the final report and the comment sheets is mandatory to receive academic credit for this course.

Students are expected to follow the established guidelines and submit the report in the designated area on Moodle. Failure to submit the online comment sheets will be recorded as an absence. Please ensure you comply with these requirements to support your academic success in this course.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Individual lecturers may use reference books and handouts during class. Bibliography and handouts will be uploaded to the designated area on Moodle.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text, Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, Microsoft Stream, Microsoft Forms, Zoom, moodle

(More Details) Power Point Slideshows, PC, VCR, etc.

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Quizzes/ Quiz format, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning), Fieldwork / Survey, Post-class Report

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Thoroughly examine the content of each class and identify any ongoing related issues. We strongly encourage students to engage with the news articles, books and academic articles recommended by the instructors in every session. This will enhance your learning experience and deepen your understanding.

Requirements Classes will be conducted in English only. The course will primarily feature lecture recordings that can be accessed on demand, along with online comment sheets that must be submitted on Moodle after each lecture. Further details, including the time frame for accessing the lectures and information about the end-of-term report assignment, will be provided on MOMIJI and Moodle.

Grading Method There will be no written or oral exams for this course. Your final grade will be based on two components: the final report, which accounts for 70% of your grade, and online comment sheets submitted on Moodle after each lecture, which contribute 30%. Please note that submitting the final report is mandatory to earn credits for the course. Submit it in the designated area on Moodle according to the provided guidelines. Additionally, the comment sheet must be submitted after each lecture; failure to submit it will be recorded as an absence.

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it The instructors and guest speakers possess extensive practical experience with the domestic and international public offices, the media industry, NPO, and international organisations, including the United Nations and OECD.

Message Explore Hiroshima's legacy of peacebuilding, shaped by its experience with the atomic bomb. Reflect on how you can apply your expertise to contribute to peacebuilding efforts in other parts of the world.

Other Attendance will be recorded through online comment sheets, which must be completed and submitted on Moodle after each class. Failure to submit them will result in no attendance credit for that class.

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	Common Graduate Courses (Master’s Course)
Lecture Code	8E001251	Subject Classification	Common Graduate Courses
Subject Name	World Peace and HIROSHIMA（Multidisciplinary-omnibus）
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	World Peace and HIROSHIMA
Instructor	VAN DER DOES LULI,YASUDA HIROSHI,SHIGA KENJI,HOSHI MASAHARU,KAWAI KOICHIRO,KAWANO NORIYUKI,YAMANE TATSUO
Instructor (Katakana)	ファン　デル　ドゥース　ルリ,ヤスダ　ヒロシ,シガ　ケンジ,ホシ　マサハル,カワイ　コウイチロウ,カワノ　ノリユキ,ヤマネ　タツオ
Campus	Across Campuses (videoconferencing, etc.)	Semester/Term	1st-Year, Second Semester, Intensive
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(Int) Inte：Online
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Online (on-demand)
Classes will be conducted in English only. The course will primarily feature lecture recordings that can be accessed on demand, along with comment sheets that must be submitted after each lecture. Further details, including the time frame for accessing the lectures and information about the end-of-term report assignment, will be provided on MOMIJI and Moodle.
Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	5 : Graduate Basic
Course Area（Area）	21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons
Course Area（Discipline）	02 : Peace Education
Eligible Students	Master's Course
Keywords	SDGs_1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 16, & 17, Memory, Atomic-bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Social Rebuilding and Community Regeneration, Radiation Effects on Human Bodies, Structural Violence, Damages caused by nuclear weapons, Poverty and Food Crises, Memory Studies, Peace Studies, Discourse and Visual Representation Analyses, Empirical Research, Social Psychology, Positive Peace, Peacebuilding, Conflict Resolution, Populism and the Media, Heritage Studies, Peace Tourism.
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	This course is an elective offered within the "Sustainable Development Courses" category for Common Graduate Courses. Its purpose is to provide students with opportunities to explore the concepts of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and apply them to analyse various real-life examples, including war, conflict, disasters, and post-catastrophe social rebuilding efforts. Additionally, the course aims to equip students with the knowledge necessary to advance science in support of sustainable development and to solve various societal challenges.
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	Hiroshima University, founded in the city of Hiroshima—where citizens endured the devastation of the atomic bomb—embraces the pursuit of universal peace as one of its core principles. This course has two primary objectives: (1) to examine the damage caused by the atomic bombing that has shaped Hiroshima's identity today, and (2) to use Hiroshima as a reference point for exploring how universal and lasting peace can be achieved. To achieve these goals, the course will introduce students to contemporary issues such as poverty, famine, immigration, radiation effects, health, social, economic and environmental challenges, and both local and global conflicts. We will analyse representative case studies and discuss the ideal state of peace from various perspectives, recognising the complexities involved in addressing socio-political challenges. The course will also explore feasible solutions and proactive measures for promoting peace.
Class Schedule	Lesson 1: Introduction to the Class: The Atomic-bomb Experience of Hiroshima and its Aspirations for World Peace (Luli). Lesson 2: Multi-faceted Damages Caused by the Atomic Bombings (Kawano). Lesson 3: Radiological Assessments by the United Nations on Nuclear Tests and Accidents (Yasuda). Lesson 4: The Effects of Radiation on Exposed People and Their Meaning for Risk Assessment - From Nuclear Disasters in the World Such as Hiroshima, Nagasaki, and Semipalatinsk to Radioactive Microparticles (Hoshi). Lesson 5: The Trajectory of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and a Vision for its Future (Shiga). Lesson 6: The Media, AI and Memories of War and Peace (Luli + Guest speaker). Lesson 7: The Challenges of Poverty, Starvation and Food Production in Developing Countries (Kawai). Lesson 8: Traits of Regional Conflicts in the Modern Era and Post-Conflict Peacebuilding (Yamane). Total of 8 lessons as above. Classes will be conducted in English. Japanese version of the course is 8E000651. (日本語版は8E000651) This course will not include any written or oral examinations. The final grade will be based on two main components: the final report, which contributes 70% of the overall grade, and online comment sheets, which account for 30%. Students must submit the online comment sheet on Moodle after viewing each lecture. Submitting both the final report and the comment sheets is mandatory to receive academic credit for this course. Students are expected to follow the established guidelines and submit the report in the designated area on Moodle. Failure to submit the online comment sheets will be recorded as an absence. Please ensure you comply with these requirements to support your academic success in this course.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Individual lecturers may use reference books and handouts during class. Bibliography and handouts will be uploaded to the designated area on Moodle.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, Microsoft Stream, Microsoft Forms, Zoom, moodle
(More Details)	Power Point Slideshows, PC, VCR, etc.
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Quizzes/ Quiz format, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning), Fieldwork / Survey, Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Thoroughly examine the content of each class and identify any ongoing related issues. We strongly encourage students to engage with the news articles, books and academic articles recommended by the instructors in every session. This will enhance your learning experience and deepen your understanding.
Requirements	Classes will be conducted in English only. The course will primarily feature lecture recordings that can be accessed on demand, along with online comment sheets that must be submitted on Moodle after each lecture. Further details, including the time frame for accessing the lectures and information about the end-of-term report assignment, will be provided on MOMIJI and Moodle.
Grading Method	There will be no written or oral exams for this course. Your final grade will be based on two components: the final report, which accounts for 70% of your grade, and online comment sheets submitted on Moodle after each lecture, which contribute 30%. Please note that submitting the final report is mandatory to earn credits for the course. Submit it in the designated area on Moodle according to the provided guidelines. Additionally, the comment sheet must be submitted after each lecture; failure to submit it will be recorded as an absence.
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	The instructors and guest speakers possess extensive practical experience with the domestic and international public offices, the media industry, NPO, and international organisations, including the United Nations and OECD.
Message	Explore Hiroshima's legacy of peacebuilding, shaped by its experience with the atomic bomb. Reflect on how you can apply your expertise to contribute to peacebuilding efforts in other parts of the world.
Other	Attendance will be recorded through online comment sheets, which must be completed and submitted on Moodle after each class. Failure to submit them will result in no attendance credit for that class.
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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