8E050551 Seeking Universal Peace(Multidisciplinary-omnibus)

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School Common Graduate Courses (Doctoral Course)

Lecture Code 8E050551 Subject Classification Common Graduate Courses

Subject Name Seeking Universal Peace(Multidisciplinary-omnibus)

Subject Name
（Katakana）

Subject Name in
English Seeking Universal Peace(Multidisciplinary-omnibus)

Instructor VAN DER DOES LULI,YASUDA HIROSHI,ISHIDA YOSHIFUMI,KAKEE TOMOKO,KAWANO NORIYUKI

Instructor
(Katakana) ファン　デル　ドゥース　ルリ,ヤスダ　ヒロシ,イシダ　ヨシフミ,カケエ　トモコ,カワノ　ノリユキ

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 6 : Graduate Advanced

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

Course Area（Discipline） 02 : Peace Education

Eligible Students D1, D2

Keywords SDGs_1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 16, & 17,  Memory, museum, radiation effects on human bodies, social reconstruction and community regeneration, AI and the media, atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, structural and cultural violence, positive peace, peacebuilding, conflict resolution, radiation and health, biodiversity, international cooperation, United Nations, UNSCEAR, UNITAR, ICOM.

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 This course aims to expand students’ perspectives by introducing them to real-life issues in various specialised fields, focusing on urgent themes in today’s global society. We will explore topics such as the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and their international consequences, social reconstruction, community revitalisation, artificial intelligence, nuclear disasters and radiation effects, as well as issues related to poverty, hunger, refugees, gender, health, and the social, economic, and environmental challenges we face. In particular, we will discuss regional and global conflicts and the importance of international cooperation in research, education, training, and peacebuilding. For each theme, we will analyse the problems facing communities today through case studies and discuss specific and theoretical solutions. It is crucial to approach complex issues flexibly and find common ground to build a future that addresses the diverse needs of society’s members while promoting inclusivity in our volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world. We will also emphasise the creativity required to enhance resource efficiency. Students who will lead the next generation can apply the knowledge gained in this course to real-world situations.

Class Schedule Lesson 1: Introduction / Emergency Rescue, Relief, and Recovery after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima (Luli)
Lesson 2: The Atomic-Bomb Afflictions - Mind and Body (Kawano)
Lesson 3: The Peace Memorial Museum in a global context (tentative title) (Ishida, Director of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum)
Lesson 4: War, Peace, and Issues of Identity (Luli + Guest Speaker)
Lesson 5: Memories, connectivity, and the AI (Luli + Guest Speaker)
Lesson 6: Causes of conflicts and their solutions: The conflict resolution perspective (Kakee)
Lesson 7: Mission and Achievements of the United Nations Scientific Committee (UNSCEAR) (Yasuda)
Lesson 8: Seeking Universal Peace (Mikami, Head of UNITAR Hiroshima Office)
Total of 8 lessons as above. All classes are conducted in English only. The Japanese version of the course is 8E050351 (日本語版は8E050351 普遍的平和をめざして).

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 Teams, Microsoft Stream, Microsoft Forms, Zoom, moodle

(More Details) Those who require special assistance are encouraged to contact their supervisor as soon as possible, ideally before the first class. Reasonable accommodations will be arranged in consultation with the university's Accessibility Center.

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Quizzes/ Quiz format, Fieldwork / Survey, Project Learning, 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 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 Japanese version of this course is 8E050351 （日本語版は、8E050351です）.　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. Students should regularly check for the latest updates from instructors on MOMIJI and Moodle.

Grading Method This course will not include any written or oral examinations. The final grade will be based on two main components: the term-end 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 (term-end) 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. Submission by Email attachments will not be accepted. 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.

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it The instructors and guest speakers have a wide range of practical experience of working with the media industry, domestic and international public offices, and international organisations, including the United Nations and OECD.

Message As future leaders, students are encouraged to use the insights and knowledge gained from this course to develop impactful solutions for their communities and beyond. Join us in this academic exploration as we seek peace-oriented solutions to the pressing challenges of our time.

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	Common Graduate Courses (Doctoral Course)
Lecture Code	8E050551	Subject Classification	Common Graduate Courses
Subject Name	Seeking Universal Peace(Multidisciplinary-omnibus)
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Seeking Universal Peace(Multidisciplinary-omnibus)
Instructor	VAN DER DOES LULI,YASUDA HIROSHI,ISHIDA YOSHIFUMI,KAKEE TOMOKO,KAWANO NORIYUKI
Instructor (Katakana)	ファン　デル　ドゥース　ルリ,ヤスダ　ヒロシ,イシダ　ヨシフミ,カケエ　トモコ,カワノ　ノリユキ
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	6 : Graduate Advanced
Course Area（Area）	21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons
Course Area（Discipline）	02 : Peace Education
Eligible Students	D1, D2
Keywords	SDGs_1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13, 16, & 17, Memory, museum, radiation effects on human bodies, social reconstruction and community regeneration, AI and the media, atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, structural and cultural violence, positive peace, peacebuilding, conflict resolution, radiation and health, biodiversity, international cooperation, United Nations, UNSCEAR, UNITAR, ICOM.
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	This course aims to expand students’ perspectives by introducing them to real-life issues in various specialised fields, focusing on urgent themes in today’s global society. We will explore topics such as the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and their international consequences, social reconstruction, community revitalisation, artificial intelligence, nuclear disasters and radiation effects, as well as issues related to poverty, hunger, refugees, gender, health, and the social, economic, and environmental challenges we face. In particular, we will discuss regional and global conflicts and the importance of international cooperation in research, education, training, and peacebuilding. For each theme, we will analyse the problems facing communities today through case studies and discuss specific and theoretical solutions. It is crucial to approach complex issues flexibly and find common ground to build a future that addresses the diverse needs of society’s members while promoting inclusivity in our volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world. We will also emphasise the creativity required to enhance resource efficiency. Students who will lead the next generation can apply the knowledge gained in this course to real-world situations.
Class Schedule	Lesson 1: Introduction / Emergency Rescue, Relief, and Recovery after the atomic bombing of Hiroshima (Luli) Lesson 2: The Atomic-Bomb Afflictions - Mind and Body (Kawano) Lesson 3: The Peace Memorial Museum in a global context (tentative title) (Ishida, Director of the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum) Lesson 4: War, Peace, and Issues of Identity (Luli + Guest Speaker) Lesson 5: Memories, connectivity, and the AI (Luli + Guest Speaker) Lesson 6: Causes of conflicts and their solutions: The conflict resolution perspective (Kakee) Lesson 7: Mission and Achievements of the United Nations Scientific Committee (UNSCEAR) (Yasuda) Lesson 8: Seeking Universal Peace (Mikami, Head of UNITAR Hiroshima Office) Total of 8 lessons as above. All classes are conducted in English only. The Japanese version of the course is 8E050351 (日本語版は8E050351 普遍的平和をめざして). 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 Teams, Microsoft Stream, Microsoft Forms, Zoom, moodle
(More Details)	Those who require special assistance are encouraged to contact their supervisor as soon as possible, ideally before the first class. Reasonable accommodations will be arranged in consultation with the university's Accessibility Center.
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Quizzes/ Quiz format, Fieldwork / Survey, Project Learning, 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 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 Japanese version of this course is 8E050351 （日本語版は、8E050351です）.　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. Students should regularly check for the latest updates from instructors on MOMIJI and Moodle.
Grading Method	This course will not include any written or oral examinations. The final grade will be based on two main components: the term-end 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 (term-end) 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. Submission by Email attachments will not be accepted. 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.
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	The instructors and guest speakers have a wide range of practical experience of working with the media industry, domestic and international public offices, and international organisations, including the United Nations and OECD.
Message	As future leaders, students are encouraged to use the insights and knowledge gained from this course to develop impactful solutions for their communities and beyond. Join us in this academic exploration as we seek peace-oriented solutions to the pressing challenges of our time.
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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