BE001101 Introduction to History A

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Letters

Lecture Code BE001101 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name 歴史学入門A

Subject Name
（Katakana）レキシガクニュウモンA

Subject Name in
English Introduction to History A

Instructor YIN XIAOXING,KUBOTA SHO

Instructor
(Katakana) イン　ギョウセイ,クボタ　ショウ

Campus 　 Semester/Term 1st-Year,  Second Semester,  3Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (3T) Weds1-4：LET B153

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face

Lecture, seminar-focused, discussion, student presentations

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 4 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate

Course Area（Area） 23 : Arts and Humanities

Course Area（Discipline） 07 : History

Eligible Students

Keywords Japanese history, history of education, history of foreign relations, history of books, political history, Gender history

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)

Class Objectives
/Class Outline This course aims to cultivate a foundational understanding of Japanese history while teaching the basic methodologies of historical research. By investigating topics such as transportation, finance, war, policy, and historical figures, students will engage with the latest research trends and acquire practical skills in historical study.

Class Schedule Lesson 1
Lecture: What Is Studied in Japanese Historical Studies?
Students choose a research topic, set a theme, and consult the instructor on the direction and scope of their investigation.
Lesson 2
Lecture: Introduction to Historical Studies
Overview of imperial historiography, postwar scholarship, and the diversification of historical narratives.
Lesson 3
Lecture: History of Education in Early Modern and Modern Japan
Lesson 4
Lecture: Guns cost money.
Lesson 5
Lecture: Introduction to Book History
Lesson 6
Lecture: My research of Japanese History 1
Lesson 7
Lecture: After the lord collaped
Lesson 8
Lecture: My research of Japanese History 1
Lesson 9
Seminar:
Saigoku Kaidō
Silver　and Distribution (Iwami Silver Mine)
Lesson 10
Seminar:
Itsukushima Shrine, Trade
War, and the Atomic Bomb
Lesson 11
Seminar
Kuge and Buke
Izumo and Ise
Lesson 12
Seminar
Iron and the Chugoku Region
Ships and the Seto Inland Sea
Lesson 13
Seminar:
Hōjō Masako
Hara Takashi
Lesson 14
Seminar
Akō incident
Taika Reform
Lesson 15
Lecture: Working with Historical Documents – Observation, Handling, and Reading

The content of the class may change.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. References will be introduced in the class and they include references used in the presentations.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Handouts

(More Details) Textbooks and handouts，audio materials，Visual (Video/PC/other visual materials)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Lesson １-8 　
Start to collect materials related to topic suggested in a class.
Class reveiwing and preparation

Lesson9-14
Students will report their research progress and findings to the instructor, receive feedback on any deficiencies or required revisions, and prepare for subsequent presentations. Special attention should be given to consulting with the instructor on presentation methods and content, as well as preparing any necessary supporting materials.

Lesson 3-15 　
Class reveiwing and preparation/ read materials and books

Requirements none

Grading Method Presentation（40％）, handouts（20％）, Discussion（40％）

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message The themes covered in this course represent only a small portion of Japanese historical studies. It is important for students to discover additional topics, conduct research on them, and consult related reference materials introduced during the class. Students should actively use the library and research facilities to read books relevant to the course content.

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	2026Year	School/Graduate School	School of Letters
Lecture Code	BE001101	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	歴史学入門A
Subject Name （Katakana）	レキシガクニュウモンA
Subject Name in English	Introduction to History A
Instructor	YIN XIAOXING,KUBOTA SHO
Instructor (Katakana)	イン　ギョウセイ,クボタ　ショウ
Campus		Semester/Term	1st-Year, Second Semester, 3Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(3T) Weds1-4：LET B153
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Lecture, seminar-focused, discussion, student presentations
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week	4	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	2 : Undergraduate Low-Intermediate
Course Area（Area）	23 : Arts and Humanities
Course Area（Discipline）	07 : History
Eligible Students
Keywords	Japanese history, history of education, history of foreign relations, history of books, political history, Gender history
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)
Class Objectives /Class Outline	This course aims to cultivate a foundational understanding of Japanese history while teaching the basic methodologies of historical research. By investigating topics such as transportation, finance, war, policy, and historical figures, students will engage with the latest research trends and acquire practical skills in historical study.
Class Schedule	Lesson 1 Lecture: What Is Studied in Japanese Historical Studies? Students choose a research topic, set a theme, and consult the instructor on the direction and scope of their investigation. Lesson 2 Lecture: Introduction to Historical Studies Overview of imperial historiography, postwar scholarship, and the diversification of historical narratives. Lesson 3 Lecture: History of Education in Early Modern and Modern Japan Lesson 4 Lecture: Guns cost money. Lesson 5 Lecture: Introduction to Book History Lesson 6 Lecture: My research of Japanese History 1 Lesson 7 Lecture: After the lord collaped Lesson 8 Lecture: My research of Japanese History 1 Lesson 9 Seminar: Saigoku Kaidō Silver　and Distribution (Iwami Silver Mine) Lesson 10 Seminar: Itsukushima Shrine, Trade War, and the Atomic Bomb Lesson 11 Seminar Kuge and Buke Izumo and Ise Lesson 12 Seminar Iron and the Chugoku Region Ships and the Seto Inland Sea Lesson 13 Seminar: Hōjō Masako Hara Takashi Lesson 14 Seminar Akō incident Taika Reform Lesson 15 Lecture: Working with Historical Documents – Observation, Handling, and Reading The content of the class may change.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	References will be introduced in the class and they include references used in the presentations.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Handouts
(More Details)	Textbooks and handouts，audio materials，Visual (Video/PC/other visual materials)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Lesson １-8 　 Start to collect materials related to topic suggested in a class. Class reveiwing and preparation Lesson9-14 Students will report their research progress and findings to the instructor, receive feedback on any deficiencies or required revisions, and prepare for subsequent presentations. Special attention should be given to consulting with the instructor on presentation methods and content, as well as preparing any necessary supporting materials. Lesson 3-15 　 Class reveiwing and preparation/ read materials and books
Requirements	none
Grading Method	Presentation（40％）, handouts（20％）, Discussion（40％）
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message	The themes covered in this course represent only a small portion of Japanese historical studies. It is important for students to discover additional topics, conduct research on them, and consult related reference materials introduced during the class. Students should actively use the library and research facilities to read books relevant to the course content.
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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