Program Overview

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Program Overview

The program "総合資料学: 歴史文化の高度化研究とその伝達方法" is a comprehensive course that focuses on the advanced research and dissemination of historical and cultural materials. It aims to cultivate a new understanding of Japanese history by integrating various fields of study, including humanities, natural sciences, and information science.

Course Description

The course is designed to provide students with a foundational understanding of the principles and methods of comprehensive material studies. It covers various topics, including the analysis and research of historical materials, the application of natural sciences to historical research, and the preservation and exhibition of historical materials.

Course Objectives

The course objectives are to:

• Enable students to understand the significance of historical materials and their application in various fields of study
• Develop students' skills in analyzing and researching historical materials
• Foster students' ability to communicate and present their research findings effectively

Course Outline

The course consists of five days of lectures and discussions, covering topics such as:

• Introduction to comprehensive material studies
• Historical material studies: theory and practice
• Application of natural sciences to historical research
• Preservation and exhibition of historical materials
• Presentation and communication of research findings

Course Schedule

The course schedule is as follows:

• Day 1: Introduction to comprehensive material studies and historical material studies
• Day 2: Historical material studies: theory and practice
• Day 3: Application of natural sciences to historical research
• Day 4: Preservation and exhibition of historical materials
• Day 5: Presentation and communication of research findings

Target Audience

The course is designed for graduate students in various fields of study, including humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences.

Course Format

The course will be conducted in a lecture and discussion format, with opportunities for students to present and discuss their research findings.

Assessment Method

The assessment method for the course will be based on students' participation, presentation, and research paper.

Teaching Staff

The course will be taught by a team of experienced instructors with expertise in comprehensive material studies, historical material studies, and related fields.

Language

The course will be conducted in Japanese.

Location

The course will be held at the National Museum of Japanese History in Chiba, Japan.

Duration

The course will be held for five days, with a total of 20 hours of instruction.

Credits

The course is worth 2.0 credits.

Level

The course is designed for graduate students at the master's and doctoral levels.

Competencies

The course aims to develop students' competencies in:

• Knowledge application
• Management skills
• Communication skills
• Teamwork skills
• Leadership skills

Learning Outcomes

The course learning outcomes are:

• To understand the principles and methods of comprehensive material studies
• To develop skills in analyzing and researching historical materials
• To foster ability to communicate and present research findings effectively
• To develop competencies in knowledge application, management skills, communication skills, teamwork skills, and leadership skills.