10000220 Advanced Seminar(Introduction to History of Heian Period)

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School Liberal Arts Education Program

Lecture Code 10000220 Subject Classification Advanced Seminar

Subject Name 展開ゼミ（平安時代史入門）

Subject Name
（Katakana）テンカイゼミ（ヘイアンジダイシニュウモン）

Subject Name in
English Advanced Seminar(Introduction to History of Heian Period)

Instructor WATANABE MAKOTO

Instructor
(Katakana) ワタナベ　マコト

Campus Higashi-Hiroshima Semester/Term 1st-Year, First Semester, 2Term

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (2T) Thur3-4：Faculty Office,See Momiji Website for the detail.(Higashi-Hiroshima Campus)

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

Credits 1.0 Class Hours/Week 2 Language of Instruction J : Japanese

Course Level 1 : Undergraduate Introductory

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

Course Area（Discipline） 01 : Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students

Eligible Students

Keywords

Special Subject for Teacher Education 　 Special Subject 　

Class Status within
Liberal Arts Education The "Advanced Seminar" will be held to give students opportunities to practically utilize their comprehensive knowledge to create new value and solve problems in society, based on their learning in the "Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students". It is designed for students to cultivate problem-finding and problem-solving skills through the study and discussion of cutting-edge topics and hands-on learning in small classes that transcend school and grade boundaries, and to develop challenge, presentation, and leadership skills.
Expected Outcome In combination with the "Introduction to University Education" and the "Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students", students are expected to:
1. Form an independent learning attitude
2. Improve their problem-finding and problem-solving skills
3. Improve their logical and critical thinking skills
4. Improve their reading comprehension, expression, presentation, and discussion skills
5. Improve their communication and leadership skills

Class Objectives
/Class Outline Students will read a selection of overview books written for the general public related to the Heian period (794-1185). Students will learn the perspectives of academic historical research and deepen their interest in ancient Japanese history through discussions among faculty and students, and observation of festivals.

Class Schedule lesson1　Book reading and discussion
lesson2　Book reading and discussion
lesson3　Book reading and discussion
lesson4　Book reading and discussion
lesson5　Book reading and discussion
lesson6　Book reading and discussion
lesson7・8　July 18　Observation of the Itsukushima Shrine Festival

Text/Reference
Books,etc. Textbooks will be provided by the faculty.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text

(More Details)

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review Read the text carefully and think about the points and questions beforehand to attend the class.

Requirements In order to emphasize small-group discussions, the maximum number of participants will be limited to six, and if there are too many applicants, a drawing will be held.
Participants must be available on the date of the Itsukushima Shrine Festival.
In addition to “Accident Insurance for Student Education and Research”, “GAKKENSAI Liability Insurance” is required for off-campus activities.

Grading Method Students are responsible for participating in each discussion and observation of festivals. Evaluation will be based on the student's positive attitude. Evaluation will be on a pass/fail basis only, and will not be on a 5-point scale.

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	Liberal Arts Education Program
Lecture Code	10000220	Subject Classification	Advanced Seminar
Subject Name	展開ゼミ（平安時代史入門）
Subject Name （Katakana）	テンカイゼミ（ヘイアンジダイシニュウモン）
Subject Name in English	Advanced Seminar(Introduction to History of Heian Period)
Instructor	WATANABE MAKOTO
Instructor (Katakana)	ワタナベ　マコト
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 2Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(2T) Thur3-4：Faculty Office,See Momiji Website for the detail.(Higashi-Hiroshima Campus)
Lesson Style	Seminar	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face

Credits	1.0	Class Hours/Week	2	Language of Instruction	J : Japanese
Course Level	1 : Undergraduate Introductory
Course Area（Area）	21 : Fundamental Competencies for Working Persons
Course Area（Discipline）	01 : Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students
Eligible Students
Keywords
Special Subject for Teacher Education		Special Subject
Class Status within Liberal Arts Education	The "Advanced Seminar" will be held to give students opportunities to practically utilize their comprehensive knowledge to create new value and solve problems in society, based on their learning in the "Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students". It is designed for students to cultivate problem-finding and problem-solving skills through the study and discussion of cutting-edge topics and hands-on learning in small classes that transcend school and grade boundaries, and to develop challenge, presentation, and leadership skills.
Expected Outcome	In combination with the "Introduction to University Education" and the "Introductory Seminar for First-Year Students", students are expected to: 1. Form an independent learning attitude 2. Improve their problem-finding and problem-solving skills 3. Improve their logical and critical thinking skills 4. Improve their reading comprehension, expression, presentation, and discussion skills 5. Improve their communication and leadership skills
Class Objectives /Class Outline	Students will read a selection of overview books written for the general public related to the Heian period (794-1185). Students will learn the perspectives of academic historical research and deepen their interest in ancient Japanese history through discussions among faculty and students, and observation of festivals.
Class Schedule	lesson1　Book reading and discussion lesson2　Book reading and discussion lesson3　Book reading and discussion lesson4　Book reading and discussion lesson5　Book reading and discussion lesson6　Book reading and discussion lesson7・8　July 18　Observation of the Itsukushima Shrine Festival
Text/Reference Books,etc.	Textbooks will be provided by the faculty.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text
(More Details)
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	Read the text carefully and think about the points and questions beforehand to attend the class.
Requirements	In order to emphasize small-group discussions, the maximum number of participants will be limited to six, and if there are too many applicants, a drawing will be held. Participants must be available on the date of the Itsukushima Shrine Festival. In addition to “Accident Insurance for Student Education and Research”, “GAKKENSAI Liability Insurance” is required for off-campus activities.
Grading Method	Students are responsible for participating in each discussion and observation of festivals. Evaluation will be based on the student's positive attitude. Evaluation will be on a pass/fail basis only, and will not be on a 5-point scale.
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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