Outline:
This lecture series is the first half of a general introduction to Japanese history, from ancient times to modern days, using an historical overview approach for learning.
Students will acquire cultural understanding and fundamental skills required as a full-fledged members of society, by covering, and learning about such things as the characteristics of each period, relationships between historical phenomena, and historical turning points. This series gives an overview of developments, from ancient times when Japan was called “Wa,” to the socialist society of Japan that was created amid its connections in East Asia, to various systems and domestic industries built upon acquired culture and technology moving through medieval times.
Style:
Classes will be conducted using worksheets, textbooks, and supplementary materials.
Notice:
Course progress and details may change according to the level of understanding of the students. Can take makeup exam in need aid up to maximum of 50 points.
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Goals |
| 1st Semester |
| 1st Quarter |
| 1st |
Guidance |
Junior high school studies review, classification of periods in Japanese history
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| 2nd |
The Paleolithic period① |
Human evolution, Paleolithic culture in the Japanese archipelago
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| 3rd |
The Jomon period① |
Society and culture in the Jomon period, excavation of Jomon relics
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| 4th |
The Jomon period② |
Types of Jomon pottery and social changes, understand history of Toyama in the Jomon period
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| 5th |
The Yayoi period① |
Society and culture in the Yayoi period, introduction of rice farming and metal objects
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| 6th |
The Yayoi period② |
To read documentary records relating to the Yayoi period
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| 7th |
The Tumulus period① |
Establishment of the Yamato Administration and types of ancient tombs
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| 8th |
Mid-term test |
Mid-term test, check the level of understanding about events between the Paleolithic era and the Kofun period
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| 2nd Quarter |
| 9th |
To return of test papers |
To return of test papers, establish points for self-learning and clarify points of uncertainty
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| 10th |
The Kofun period② |
Types of ancient tombs found in Toyama Prefecture, extension of influence of the Yamato Administration
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| 11th |
The Kofun period③ |
Relationship between the Yamato Administration and Kaichitsujo in East Asia
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| 12th |
The Asuka period① |
Politics and culture in the Asuka period
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| 13th |
The Asuka period② |
Formation of the ancient state and the Taika Reforms
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| 14th |
The Asuka period③ |
Beginning of Ritsuryo politics and Hakuho culture
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| 15th |
End-of-term test |
End-of-term test, check the level of understanding about events between the Kofun and Asuka periods
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| 16th |
To return of test papers |
Explanation about the summer assignment
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| 2nd Semester |
| 3rd Quarter |
| 1st |
The Nara period① |
Construction of Heijokyo and Ritsuryo politics
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| 2nd |
The Nara period② |
Buddhism as a regime for ruling the country and Tenpyo culture, deployment of Japanese envoys to Tang China
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| 3rd |
The Heian period① |
Politics and culture in the Heian period, from Tang dynasty style culture to native Japanese culture
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| 4th |
The Heian period② |
Rise of the Hokke Fujiwara clan and establishment of Sekkan regency politics
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| 5th |
The Heian period③ |
To read documentary records relating to the Heian period
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| 6th |
The latter period in the Heian Period① |
Establishment of bands of warriors and development of cloistered rule
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| 7th |
The latter period in the Heian Period② |
Taira Administration and rise of the Minamoto clan
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| 8th |
Mid-term test |
Mid-term test, check the level of understanding about events between the Nara period and the Heian period
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| 4th Quarter |
| 9th |
To return of test papers,The Kamakura period① |
To return of test papers, formation process of the Kamakura shogunate
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| 10th |
The Kamakura period② |
Development of Shikken regency politics, advance of agricultural industry and logistics
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| 11th |
The Kamakura period③ |
The Mongol Invasion and decline of the Kamakura shogunate, new Buddhist culture
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| 12th |
The Nanbokucho period① |
Kenmu Restoration and insurrection between the Nanbokucho (Northern and Southern) courts
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| 13th |
The Muromachi period ① |
Establishment of the Muromachi shogunate and Kaichitsujo in East Asia
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| 14th |
The Muromachi period ② |
Development of Kitayama culture and Higashiyama culture, beginning of the Sengoku warring states agitation
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| 15th |
End-of-term test |
End-of-term test, check the level of understanding about events between the Kamakura period and the Muromachi period
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| 16th |
To return of test papers |
General revision of ancient and medieval periods of history in Japan
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