BI208002 Lecture on Asian Archaeology B

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School School of Letters

Lecture Code BI208002 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name アジア考古学研究Ｂ

Subject Name
（Katakana）アジアコウコガクケンキュウB

Subject Name in
English Lecture on Asian Archaeology B

Instructor ARIMATSU YUI

Instructor
(Katakana) アリマツ　ユイ

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 2nd-Year, Second Semester, 4Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (4T) Thur1-4：LET B153

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

Lecture, Discussion

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） 09 : Archaeology/Cultural Heritage

Eligible Students 2nd-year and 3rd year students

Keywords Iran, Persia, Middle East, western Asia, Ancient Civilization, Cultural Heritage

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status
within Educational
Program
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Specialized subjects for Archaeology
Criterion referenced
Evaluation
(Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students) Geography, Archaeology, and Cultural Heritage
（Abilities and Skills）
・Acquisition of the research methods of Geography, Archaeology and Cultural Heritage

Class Objectives
/Class Outline The ancient history of Iran has constituted one of the major historical currents of the Middle East.
This course provides an overview of the ancient history of Iran based on findings from archaeological research, with the aim of helping students acquire basic knowledge. It introduces recent developments in Iranian archaeology and presents both the general outline of ancient history and the key issues currently under discussion. At the same time, students will be encouraged to consider contemporary circumstances surrounding Iran and the Middle East in light of their historical background.
The course will be conducted mainly in a lecture format, combined with interactive discussion and exchange with students.

Class Schedule lesson1 Guidance, Introduction to History, culture, and environment of Iran and the Middle East
lesson2 History of Iranian Archaeology — with focus on the Japanese expeditions
lesson3 Human expansion in the east of the Zagros Mountains
lesson4 Beginnings of agriculture and pastoralism in the east of the Zagros Mountains
lesson5 Social complexity and the expansion of social networks of ancient Iranian world
lesson6 Dawn of the historical period and contacts with the Mesopotamian world
lesson7 Emergence of ancient city in Iran
lesson8 Emergence of ancient state in Iran
lesson9 Indo-European peoples — its arrival and expansion in Iran
lesson10 Bronze cultures of the Iranian mountain regions
lesson11 Iran before rise of the Achaemenid Empire
lesson12 Media — Mysterious people of Northern Iran
lesson13 Achaemenid Empire — Characteristics of its material culture
lesson14 Achaemenid Empire — Systems of the governance
lesson15 Issues and perspectives in Iranian Archaeology; Examination

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Indicate some books and papers in class.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc.

(More Details) PowerPoint

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Lesson 1: Reading papers/books, and understanding issues in lecture.
Lesson 2: See Lesson 1 description.
Lesson 3: See Lesson 1 description.
Lesson 4: See Lesson 1 description.
Lesson 5: See Lesson 1 description.
Lesson 6: See Lesson 1 description.
Lesson 7: See Lesson 1 description.
Lesson 8: See Lesson 1 description.
Lesson 9: See Lesson 1 description.
Lesson 10: See Lesson 1 description.
Lesson 11: See Lesson 1 description.
Lesson 12: See Lesson 1 description.
Lesson 13: See Lesson 1 description.
Lesson 14: See Lesson 1 description.
Lesson 15: See Lesson 1 description.

Requirements

Grading Method Examination (80%), Engagement in Discussion (20%)

Practical Experience

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it

Message

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	BI208002	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	アジア考古学研究Ｂ
Subject Name （Katakana）	アジアコウコガクケンキュウB
Subject Name in English	Lecture on Asian Archaeology B
Instructor	ARIMATSU YUI
Instructor (Katakana)	アリマツ　ユイ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	2nd-Year, Second Semester, 4Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(4T) Thur1-4：LET B153
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face
Lecture, Discussion
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）	09 : Archaeology/Cultural Heritage
Eligible Students	2nd-year and 3rd year students
Keywords	Iran, Persia, Middle East, western Asia, Ancient Civilization, Cultural Heritage
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Educational Program (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Specialized subjects for Archaeology
Criterion referenced Evaluation (Applicable only to targeted subjects for undergraduate students)	Geography, Archaeology, and Cultural Heritage （Abilities and Skills）・Acquisition of the research methods of Geography, Archaeology and Cultural Heritage
Class Objectives /Class Outline	The ancient history of Iran has constituted one of the major historical currents of the Middle East. This course provides an overview of the ancient history of Iran based on findings from archaeological research, with the aim of helping students acquire basic knowledge. It introduces recent developments in Iranian archaeology and presents both the general outline of ancient history and the key issues currently under discussion. At the same time, students will be encouraged to consider contemporary circumstances surrounding Iran and the Middle East in light of their historical background. The course will be conducted mainly in a lecture format, combined with interactive discussion and exchange with students.
Class Schedule	lesson1 Guidance, Introduction to History, culture, and environment of Iran and the Middle East lesson2 History of Iranian Archaeology — with focus on the Japanese expeditions lesson3 Human expansion in the east of the Zagros Mountains lesson4 Beginnings of agriculture and pastoralism in the east of the Zagros Mountains lesson5 Social complexity and the expansion of social networks of ancient Iranian world lesson6 Dawn of the historical period and contacts with the Mesopotamian world lesson7 Emergence of ancient city in Iran lesson8 Emergence of ancient state in Iran lesson9 Indo-European peoples — its arrival and expansion in Iran lesson10 Bronze cultures of the Iranian mountain regions lesson11 Iran before rise of the Achaemenid Empire lesson12 Media — Mysterious people of Northern Iran lesson13 Achaemenid Empire — Characteristics of its material culture lesson14 Achaemenid Empire — Systems of the governance lesson15 Issues and perspectives in Iranian Archaeology; Examination
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Indicate some books and papers in class.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.
(More Details)	PowerPoint
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Lesson 1: Reading papers/books, and understanding issues in lecture. Lesson 2: See Lesson 1 description. Lesson 3: See Lesson 1 description. Lesson 4: See Lesson 1 description. Lesson 5: See Lesson 1 description. Lesson 6: See Lesson 1 description. Lesson 7: See Lesson 1 description. Lesson 8: See Lesson 1 description. Lesson 9: See Lesson 1 description. Lesson 10: See Lesson 1 description. Lesson 11: See Lesson 1 description. Lesson 12: See Lesson 1 description. Lesson 13: See Lesson 1 description. Lesson 14: See Lesson 1 description. Lesson 15: See Lesson 1 description.
Requirements
Grading Method	Examination (80%), Engagement in Discussion (20%)
Practical Experience
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it
Message
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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