Hiroshima University Syllabus

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Japanese
Academic Year 2025Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Humanities and Social Sciences Humanities Program
Lecture Code WMBW1101 Subject Classification Specialized Education
Subject Name 日本考古学解析B
Subject Name
(Katakana)
ニホンコウコガクカイセキB
Subject Name in
English
Analytical Study of Japanese Archaeology B
Instructor UEDA NAOYA
Instructor
(Katakana)
ウエダ ナオヤ
Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year,  First Semester,  First Semester
Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1st) Thur5-6:LET A202
Lesson Style Seminar Lesson Style
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Face-to-face
Seminar-focused, with frequent use of blackboard, discussions, and student presentations 
Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 2 Language of Instruction J : Japanese
Course Level 6 : Graduate Advanced
Course Area(Area) 23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area(Discipline) 09 : Archaeology/Cultural Heritage
Eligible Students
Keywords Archaeology 
Special Subject for Teacher Education   Special Subject  
Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
 
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
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Class Objectives
/Class Outline
Analyze the history of Japanese archeology, deepening understanding of research history, and seek research topics. Examine an academic journal, "Archeological research" , and understand the status of research and consider future development of
research.
 
Class Schedule lesson1; Outline of the lecture. Explanation on practice and how to prepare for presentation.
lesson2; 20th century trends in archeology 1, periodization (Chronology.)
lesson3; 20th century trends in archeology 2, chronological study(Dendrochronology).
Lesson 4; 20th century trends in archeology 3, environmental and landscape study.
Lesson 5; 20th century trends in archeology 4, ruins researching. theory.
Lesson 6; 20th century trends in archeology 5, artifacts.
Lesson 7; 20th century trends in archeology 6, typology.
Lesson 8; 20th century trends in archeology 7, technology.
Lesson9; 20th century trends in archeology 8, livelihood.
Lesson 10; 20th century trends in archeology 9, human group.
Lesson 11; 20th century trends in archeology 10, distribution.
Lesson 12; 20th century trends in archeology 11, cultural relations.
Lesson 13; 20th century trends in archeology 12, spritual culture, religion.
Lesson 14; 20th century trends in archeology 13, burial system.
Lesson 15; Wrap-up

Based on the presentations and discussions. 
Text/Reference
Books,etc.
Textbook: "Kokogaku kenkyu"(Research on Archaeology)
References and relevant materials will be determined on the discussion with students.
 
PC or AV used in
Class,etc.
Handouts, Microsoft Teams
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Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review
Session 1: Prepare your presentations from the next session onwards based on the methods learned in class.
Sessions 2 to 15: Review and study not only your own presentations but also the content of others' presentations, and actively absorb knowledge outside of your own field of expertise. 
Requirements  
Grading Method Practical evaluation by your presentation (60%), and the normal point, Qs & As (40%), with considering the under mentioned points 1-4.
1. Selection of a proper article.
2. Abundant collection of data.
3. Contents of briefing papers.
4. Presentation. 
Practical Experience  
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it  
Message  
Other   
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