School of Letters Department of Humanities

(Credit 2)
選択科目
Intended Year: 2年生 3年生 4年生
Intended School:
International Humanities I: Introduction to Japanese History I
International Humanities I: Introduction to Japanese History I
Sub Title  From Jomon to Heian: (Why) Does it Matter Today?
Associate Professor Ellen VAN GOETHEM
Numbering Code:
Course Code:
2023 SpringTerm
weekly Mon1:Wed1
Ito W1:A105 Classroom
E科目 (English, English)
: 2023/4/3 (18:25)
Course Overview 対面とオンデマンド型授業 This course will provide an overview of Japanese history from its origins to the twelfth century and demonstrate how ancient history is still relevant today. In addition, students will be introduced to Western scholarship on Japanese history and to a wide range of foreign-language resources. Each session will consist of a brief recorded lecture, a number of instructor-led assignments, and short research projects.
Keywords : Japan, history, archaeology, Western scholarship, cultural phenomena, current affairs
Prerequisites : None
Required Ability : Intended for students in the 国際コース, but other students are welcome too
Notes Please contact me at vgoethem[at]lit.kyushu-u.ac.jp to obtain additional details about the course format and for access to the recordings and assignments.
Remote/On-site Information regarding Moodle
対面授業
リアルタイム-オンライン授業
ハイブリッド授業(対面+オンライン)
オンデマンド型授業授業
課題提出型授業

教職 :
資格 :
Course Objectives
かなり優れている 優れている 及第である 一層の努力が必要
U_B-4 [国際コース固有の課題]
英語により日本の人文学を学び、外国語による思考力を鍛え、日本社会や国際社会の諸問題を表現することができる。
EXCELLENT LEVEL:
Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class
preparation and
participation,
completion of
assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "outstanding."
GOOD LEVEL:
Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class
preparation and
participation,
completion of
assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "good."
PASS LEVEL:
Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class
preparation and
participation,
completion of
assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "average and satisfactory."
DEFICIENT:
Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class
preparation and
participation,
completion of
assignments, and performance on the quizzes falls below satisfactory; more effort and application are required to pass.
U_C-1-4 [外国語運用能力]
EXCELLENT LEVEL:
Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class
preparation and
participation,
completion of
assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "outstanding."
GOOD LEVEL:
Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class
preparation and
participation,
completion of
assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "good."
PASS LEVEL:
Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class
preparation and
participation,
completion of
assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "average and satisfactory."
DEFICIENT:
Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class
preparation and
participation,
completion of
assignments, and performance on the quizzes falls below satisfactory; more effort and application are required to pass.
U_C-2-1 [知識・理解の深化と統合]
EXCELLENT LEVEL:
Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class
preparation and
participation,
completion of
assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "outstanding."
GOOD LEVEL:
Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class
preparation and
participation,
completion of
assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "good."
PASS LEVEL:
Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class
preparation and
participation,
completion of
assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "average and satisfactory."
DEFICIENT:
Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class
preparation and
participation,
completion of
assignments, and performance on the quizzes falls below satisfactory; more effort and application are required to pass.
U_A-1 [主体的な学び]
EXCELLENT LEVEL:
Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class
preparation and
participation,
completion of
assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "outstanding."
GOOD LEVEL:
Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class
preparation and
participation,
completion of
assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "good."
PASS LEVEL:
Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class
preparation and
participation,
completion of
assignments, and performance on the quizzes is evaluated as "average and satisfactory."
DEFICIENT:
Student achievement in this area, as measured through his/her level of class
preparation and
participation,
completion of
assignments, and performance on the quizzes falls below satisfactory; more effort and application are required to pass.
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九州大学文学部哲学コース・カリキュラムマップ   九州大学文学部歴史学コース・カリキュラムマップ
九州大学文学部文学コース・カリキュラムマップ   九州大学文学部人間科学コース・カリキュラムマップ
Course Plan
授業形態(項目) 授業形態(内容)
講義
外国語演習
原典資料演習
実習/フィールド調査
Problem-Based Learning (問題発見・解決型学習)
学生のプレゼンテーション
Moodle の使用
学外実習
野外実習

Textbooks : No textbook required.
Reference Books : Craig, Albert M. The Heritage of Japanese Civilization. Prentice Hall, 2011.
Friday, Karl F. Japan Emerging: Premodern History to 1850. Westview Press, 2012.
Friday, Karl F. Routledge Handbook of Premodern Japanese History. Routledge, 2017.
Tsutsui, William M. A Companion to Japanese History. Blackwell Publishing, 2006.
Course Handouts : Course materials will be made available by the course instructor.

Course Plan ()
Tentative Weekly Schedules Lecture Exercise, Field trip etc. Comments, suggestions for the course preparation, review, etc.
1 Introduction in-class assignments
2 The Paleolithic and Jōmon Periods in-class assignments See syllabus
3 The Yayoi Period in-class assignments See syllabus
4 The Kofun Period in-class assignments See syllabus
5 The Asuka Period in-class assignments See syllabus
6 The Nara Period in-class assignments See syllabus
7 The Heian Period in-class assignments See syllabus
8 Final discussion in-class assignments See syllabus

Evaluation
Standpoint→
Evaluation Method
U_B-4
[国際コース固有の課題]
U_C-1-4
[外国語運用能力]
U_C-2-1
[知識・理解の深化と統合]
U_A-1
[主体的な学び]
Grading Percentage, Disqualification etc.
Class tests 60%
In-class contribution 40%

GPA Evaluation
A B C D F
授業を通じて、総じて「かなり優れている」に相当する活動を行った。 授業を通じて、概ね「優れている」を超える活動を行った。 授業を通じて、「及第する」に相当する活動を行った。 授業を通じて、総じて「及第する」には達しないものの、それに近い活動を行った。 授業を通じて、「一層の努力が必要」の活動にとどまった。

Additional Information regarding Evaluation Method :
Study Consultation (Office Hours) Study Consultation (Office Hours) : Please make an appointment by email (vgoethem[at]lit.kyushu-u.ac.jp)

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