Program Overview

Program Overview

The program "Comprehensive Material Studies: Advanced research on historical culture and its communication methods" is a 2.0 unit course offered in the fall semester, targeting students from 1 to 5 years. The instructors are Aki Tokumaru, Aihito Waki, and Tomoaki Tsutsumi.

Course Description

"Comprehensive Materials Science" is a field of study that nestles and researches various materials held by universities and historical museums. It aims to integrate different fields of study, such as humanities, natural sciences, and information science, to create a new image of Japanese history. The course provides students with the fundamental knowledge and necessary skills to understand and work with these materials.

Course Objectives

The course objectives are to:

• Understand how to convey academic research results to society and increase public interest in the field
• Learn advanced analysis methods using cutting-edge equipment and understand the importance of fusing humanities and natural sciences

Course Outline

The course of consists of lectures and discussions on the following topics:

• Introduction to "Comprehensive Materials Science"
• History of Japanese materials
• Analysis of historical materials using natural sciences
• Preservation of historical materials
• Digitalization and dissemination of research results
• Exhibition and presentation of historical materials

Teaching Methods

The course will be taught through lectures, discussions, and practical exercises, including: -Lectures by instructors -Group discussions and presentations

• Practical exercises, such as creating exhibitions and presentations

Relationship to Degree Programs and Competencies

The course is related to the master's and doctoral degree programs, and aims to develop competencies such as:

• Knowledge utilization -Management skills -Communication skills -Teamwork skills -Leadership skills

Course Schedule

The schedule course is as follows:

• Day 1: Introduction to "Comprehensive Documentation" and overview of the course
• Day 2-3: Lectures on historical materials and analysis methods
• Day 4-5: Practical exercises, such as creating exhibitions and presentations

Keywords

No specific keywords are provided.

Notes

The course will be held at the National Museum of Japanese History, and will include online and face-to-face sessions. The course schedule and details are subject to change.