| Academic Year |
2026Year |
School/Graduate School |
School of Integrated Arts and Sciences Department of Integrated Arts and Sciences |
| Lecture Code |
ASA28001 |
Subject Classification |
Specialized Education |
| Subject Name |
フランス文明論 |
Subject Name
（Katakana） |
フランスブンメイロン |
Subject Name in
English |
French Civilization |
| Instructor |
YAMAMOTO YOSHIO |
Instructor
(Katakana) |
ヤマモト ヨシオ |
| Campus |
Higashi-Hiroshima |
Semester/Term |
3rd-Year, Second Semester, Second Semester |
| Days, Periods, and Classrooms |
(2nd) Tues9-10：IAS J305 |
| Lesson Style |
Lecture |
Lesson Style
(More Details) |
Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive) |
| Lecture |
| Credits |
2.0 |
Class Hours/Week |
2 |
Language of Instruction |
J
:
Japanese |
| Course Level |
3
:
Undergraduate High-Intermediate
|
| Course Area（Area） |
23
:
Arts and Humanities |
| Course Area（Discipline） |
14
:
Cultural Studies |
| Eligible Students |
3rd Year |
| Keywords |
France, Culture, Social, History, Literature |
| Special Subject for Teacher Education |
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Special Subject |
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Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) | Culture-related Basic Subject |
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Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) | Integrated Arts and Sciences
（Knowledge and Understanding）
・Knowledge and understanding of "Japanese and Japanese culture" and "foreign languages and foreign culture" which are prerequisite abilities for communication with peoples in different culture and areas.
（Comprehensive Abilities）
・The ability to conduct research proactively by combining knowledge, understanding, and skills for the tasks, based on flexible creativity and imagination. |
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Class Objectives
/Class Outline |
This lecture explores French culture and history from ancient times to the present, helping students understand how these elements have shaped French “civilization” or ‘‘Frenchness’’. |
| Class Schedule |
lesson1: Orientation
lesson2: Medieval French History, Society, and Culture
lesson3: Light and Shadow of the Renaissance
lesson4: Visual Materials
lesson5: Visual Materials
lesson6: From Baroque to Rococo
lesson7: Revolutionary Culture and its Legacy
lesson8: The Belle Époque and the Two World Wars
lesson9: From Existentialism to Contemporary Issues
lesson10: Visual Materials
lesson11: Visual Materials
lesson12: Group Work and Discussion
lesson13: Group Work and Discussion
lesson14: Group Presentations
lesson15: Group Presentations and Overall Summary
Evaluation will be made on the Group Presentation. In cases where participation is absolutely impossible, a report may be accepted as an alternative measure.
For each lecture session, you will be asked to write a summary and analysis of the contents. This will help you learn how to synthesize key points. Please note that from the 10th session, the content may be adjusted depending on the number of participants. |
Text/Reference
Books,etc. |
We use generally Power-Point. A list of reference books will be presented occasionally. |
PC or AV used in
Class,etc. |
Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials |
| (More Details) |
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| Learning techniques to be incorporated |
Discussions, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning) |
Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review |
From Session 1 to 15, read the indicated references. |
| Requirements |
Students are required to have proficiency in French equivalent to having taken the Basic French course. We also require active participation in discussions and group work. |
| Grading Method |
Group Presentation 60% ; Students’ comments in class 40% |
| Practical Experience |
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| Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it |
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| Message |
Let's explore French history and culture and examine what “Frenchness” means to each of us. |
| Other |
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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. |