WMG03901 Memory Studies I (Heritage)

Hiroshima University Syllabus

Japanese

Academic Year 2026Year School/Graduate School Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Humanities and Social Sciences International Peace and Co-existence Program

Lecture Code WMG03901 Subject Classification Specialized Education

Subject Name Memory Studies I (Heritage)

Subject Name
（Katakana）

Subject Name in
English Memory Studies I (Heritage)

Instructor VAN DER DOES LULI

Instructor
(Katakana) ファン　デル　ドゥース　ルリ

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

Days, Periods, and Classrooms (1T) Inte：IDEC 206

Lesson Style Lecture Lesson Style
(More Details) Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive)

This intensive course is scheduled to take place over three weekends.
Classes will be conducted both in-person and online, incorporating lectures, discussions, fieldwork, presentations, films, and audiovisual materials. Assignments will include presentations and written reports. Fieldwork will involve a weekend visit to sites of historical memory. The schedule is subject to change in response to unforeseen circumstances.

Credits 2.0 Class Hours/Week 　 Language of Instruction E : English

Course Level 5 : Graduate Basic

Course Area（Area） 24 : Social Sciences

Course Area（Discipline） 05 : Sociology

Eligible Students M1, M2, D1,

Keywords memory studies, peace studies, SDG_1, 4, 11, 13, 16 & 17, critical heritage studies, empirical research, atomic-bomb experiences, war memories, identity, social reconstruction, gender, peacebuilding, media, peace education, tourism

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 intensive interdisciplinary course introduces essential theoretical frameworks and research methodologies in Peace Studies and Critical Discourse Studies. Students will have opportunities to apply these approaches to contemporary issues in both local and global contexts through collaborative research activities. Guided fieldwork will facilitate investigation into the legacy of war and conflict, with particular emphasis on the atomic bombings and the reconstruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki from global perspectives. Course objectives include: (1) exploring factors influencing the use of nuclear weapons; (2) investigating historical, scientific, and human dimensions; (3) evaluating memory and memorial practices; (4) analysing representations of heritage and identity; (5) addressing gender issues in post-conflict contexts; (6) assessing the impact of memorialisation on post-war and post-colonial reconciliation; and (7) applying these concepts to other conflict heritage contexts. The course will be delivered in person on specified weekends. Students are advised to consult the dates announced by the instructor on MOMIJI.

Class Schedule Lesson 1 Orientation and Introduction to Peace Studies (Lecture) [11 April @10:00 Higashi-Senda Campus, SENDA Lab Room 2]
Lesson 2 Introduction to Critical Heritage Studies (Lecture) [11 April @11:30 Higashi-Senda Campus, SENDA Lab Room 2]
Lesson 3 The Atomic-bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki I (Team Research)[11 April in Hiroshima City]
Lesson 4 The Atomic-bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki II (Team Research)[11 April in Hiroshima City]
Lesson 5 Rescue, Relief and Emergency Recovery I (Lecture & Fieldwork) [18 April]
Lesson 6 Rescue, Relief and Emergency Recovery II (Fieldwork) [18 April]
Lesson 7 Reconstruction, Rebuilding, and Rebirth of Communities I (Fieldwork) [18 April]
Lesson 8 Reconstruction, Rebuilding, and Rebirth of Communities II (Fieldwork) [18 April]
Lesson 9 Heritage and the Identity Issues I: Hibakusha (Lecture & Fieldwork) [19 April]
Lesson 10 Heritage and the Identity Issues II: Cities of Peace (Fieldwork) [19 April]
Lesson 11 Heritage, Culture and Politics I (Fieldwork) [19 April]
Lesson 12 Heritage, Culture and Politics II (Fieldwork) [19 April]
Lesson 13 Students' Presentations [9 May]
Lesson 14 Students' Presentations [9 May]
Lesson 15 Review [9 May]

*All class sessions will start at 10:00.

Assessment will comprise an end-of-term report (40%), two presentations (40%), and participation in classroom activities (20%).

Fieldwork constitutes a vital component of the course and includes a weekend trip to sites of memory. The schedule may be adjusted in response to unforeseen circumstances, including force majeure.

Text/Reference
Books,etc. A curated list of recommended readings will be provided to facilitate critical analysis. Course materials will include texts, handouts, audio and video resources, and online platforms such as Teams, Stream, Forms, Zoom, and Moodle.

PC or AV used in
Class,etc. Text, Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Stream, Microsoft Forms, Zoom, moodle

(More Details) Instructional methods will include discussions, quizzes, problem-based and team-based learning, fieldwork, surveys, project-based learning, flipped classroom techniques, and post-class reports.

Learning techniques to be incorporated Discussions, Quizzes/ Quiz format, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning), Fieldwork / Survey, Project Learning, Flip Teaching, Post-class Report

Suggestions on
Preparation and
Review A reading list will be provided to support foundational knowledge in Peace Studies and Critical Heritage Studies. Additional advanced references, tailored to individual students' research interests, will also be available.

Requirements The language of instruction is English. Active participation in classroom activities, including fieldwork, group discussions, and presentations, is required for successful course completion.
Fieldwork is an essential component and includes a weekend trip to sites of memory. The schedule may be modified in response to unforeseen circumstances, including force majeure.
Consistent attendance is required for success in this course. Active participation in discussions is equally important. Students are expected to contribute to both group and individual presentations and to produce a short essay on the same topic.

Grading Method Assessment will include an end-of-term report (40%) focused on research, analysis, and writing; two presentations (20% each) emphasizing delivery and engagement with the topic; and classroom participation, including discussion, accounting for 20%.

Practical Experience Experienced

Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it The instructor and guest speakers possess experience in international organizations, academia, and business. Their backgrounds in communication consulting and international research will enrich course discussions.

Message Over the past eight decades, Hiroshima and Nagasaki have transformed complex histories into a collective commitment to universal peace. Their experiences provide important lessons. This course is designed to help students develop adaptable viewpoints and global perspectives on complex legacies, while exploring innovative approaches to conflict resolution and peacebuilding.

Other Students are encouraged to visit peace heritage sites and monuments during the course. Engaging with these locations will deepen understanding and commitment to peace and reconciliation. The course will explore significant narratives of memory and heritage and their relevance for the future.

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	Graduate School of Humanities and Social Sciences (Master's Course) Division of Humanities and Social Sciences International Peace and Co-existence Program
Lecture Code	WMG03901	Subject Classification	Specialized Education
Subject Name	Memory Studies I (Heritage)
Subject Name （Katakana）
Subject Name in English	Memory Studies I (Heritage)
Instructor	VAN DER DOES LULI
Instructor (Katakana)	ファン　デル　ドゥース　ルリ
Campus	Higashi-Hiroshima	Semester/Term	1st-Year, First Semester, 1Term
Days, Periods, and Classrooms	(1T) Inte：IDEC 206
Lesson Style	Lecture	Lesson Style (More Details)	Face-to-face, Online (simultaneous interactive)
This intensive course is scheduled to take place over three weekends. Classes will be conducted both in-person and online, incorporating lectures, discussions, fieldwork, presentations, films, and audiovisual materials. Assignments will include presentations and written reports. Fieldwork will involve a weekend visit to sites of historical memory. The schedule is subject to change in response to unforeseen circumstances.
Credits	2.0	Class Hours/Week		Language of Instruction	E : English
Course Level	5 : Graduate Basic
Course Area（Area）	24 : Social Sciences
Course Area（Discipline）	05 : Sociology
Eligible Students	M1, M2, D1,
Keywords	memory studies, peace studies, SDG_1, 4, 11, 13, 16 & 17, critical heritage studies, empirical research, atomic-bomb experiences, war memories, identity, social reconstruction, gender, peacebuilding, media, peace education, tourism
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 intensive interdisciplinary course introduces essential theoretical frameworks and research methodologies in Peace Studies and Critical Discourse Studies. Students will have opportunities to apply these approaches to contemporary issues in both local and global contexts through collaborative research activities. Guided fieldwork will facilitate investigation into the legacy of war and conflict, with particular emphasis on the atomic bombings and the reconstruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki from global perspectives. Course objectives include: (1) exploring factors influencing the use of nuclear weapons; (2) investigating historical, scientific, and human dimensions; (3) evaluating memory and memorial practices; (4) analysing representations of heritage and identity; (5) addressing gender issues in post-conflict contexts; (6) assessing the impact of memorialisation on post-war and post-colonial reconciliation; and (7) applying these concepts to other conflict heritage contexts. The course will be delivered in person on specified weekends. Students are advised to consult the dates announced by the instructor on MOMIJI.
Class Schedule	Lesson 1 Orientation and Introduction to Peace Studies (Lecture) [11 April @10:00 Higashi-Senda Campus, SENDA Lab Room 2] Lesson 2 Introduction to Critical Heritage Studies (Lecture) [11 April @11:30 Higashi-Senda Campus, SENDA Lab Room 2] Lesson 3 The Atomic-bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki I (Team Research)[11 April in Hiroshima City] Lesson 4 The Atomic-bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki II (Team Research)[11 April in Hiroshima City] Lesson 5 Rescue, Relief and Emergency Recovery I (Lecture & Fieldwork) [18 April] Lesson 6 Rescue, Relief and Emergency Recovery II (Fieldwork) [18 April] Lesson 7 Reconstruction, Rebuilding, and Rebirth of Communities I (Fieldwork) [18 April] Lesson 8 Reconstruction, Rebuilding, and Rebirth of Communities II (Fieldwork) [18 April] Lesson 9 Heritage and the Identity Issues I: Hibakusha (Lecture & Fieldwork) [19 April] Lesson 10 Heritage and the Identity Issues II: Cities of Peace (Fieldwork) [19 April] Lesson 11 Heritage, Culture and Politics I (Fieldwork) [19 April] Lesson 12 Heritage, Culture and Politics II (Fieldwork) [19 April] Lesson 13 Students' Presentations [9 May] Lesson 14 Students' Presentations [9 May] Lesson 15 Review [9 May] *All class sessions will start at 10:00. Assessment will comprise an end-of-term report (40%), two presentations (40%), and participation in classroom activities (20%). Fieldwork constitutes a vital component of the course and includes a weekend trip to sites of memory. The schedule may be adjusted in response to unforeseen circumstances, including force majeure.
Text/Reference Books,etc.	A curated list of recommended readings will be provided to facilitate critical analysis. Course materials will include texts, handouts, audio and video resources, and online platforms such as Teams, Stream, Forms, Zoom, and Moodle.
PC or AV used in Class,etc.	Text, Handouts, Audio Materials, Visual Materials, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Stream, Microsoft Forms, Zoom, moodle
(More Details)	Instructional methods will include discussions, quizzes, problem-based and team-based learning, fieldwork, surveys, project-based learning, flipped classroom techniques, and post-class reports.
Learning techniques to be incorporated	Discussions, Quizzes/ Quiz format, PBL (Problem-based Learning)/ TBL (Team-based Learning), Fieldwork / Survey, Project Learning, Flip Teaching, Post-class Report
Suggestions on Preparation and Review	A reading list will be provided to support foundational knowledge in Peace Studies and Critical Heritage Studies. Additional advanced references, tailored to individual students' research interests, will also be available.
Requirements	The language of instruction is English. Active participation in classroom activities, including fieldwork, group discussions, and presentations, is required for successful course completion. Fieldwork is an essential component and includes a weekend trip to sites of memory. The schedule may be modified in response to unforeseen circumstances, including force majeure. Consistent attendance is required for success in this course. Active participation in discussions is equally important. Students are expected to contribute to both group and individual presentations and to produce a short essay on the same topic.
Grading Method	Assessment will include an end-of-term report (40%) focused on research, analysis, and writing; two presentations (20% each) emphasizing delivery and engagement with the topic; and classroom participation, including discussion, accounting for 20%.
Practical Experience	Experienced
Summary of Practical Experience and Class Contents based on it	The instructor and guest speakers possess experience in international organizations, academia, and business. Their backgrounds in communication consulting and international research will enrich course discussions.
Message	Over the past eight decades, Hiroshima and Nagasaki have transformed complex histories into a collective commitment to universal peace. Their experiences provide important lessons. This course is designed to help students develop adaptable viewpoints and global perspectives on complex legacies, while exploring innovative approaches to conflict resolution and peacebuilding.
Other	Students are encouraged to visit peace heritage sites and monuments during the course. Engaging with these locations will deepen understanding and commitment to peace and reconciliation. The course will explore significant narratives of memory and heritage and their relevance for the future.
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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