IMAP Department of Philosophy

(Credit 2)
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Topics in Text and Material Culture I
Topics in Text and Material Culture I
Sub Title  Rethinking (Japanse) History
Professor Ellen VAN GOETHEM
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2026 SpringTerm
weekly Mon2
Ito B-208 Classroom
E科目 (English, その他)
: 2026/2/6 (16:58)
Course Overview In this course we will rethink medieval Japanese history through the work of Amino Yoshihiko and responses to it. We will pair this with a deep dive into relevant primary sources for each of the case studies. Students will be required to present on at least one case study throughout the semester.
Keywords : medieval history, historiography, sources
Prerequisites : Prior completion of an introduction to Japanese history course is advisable
Required Ability : None
Notes
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
課題提出型授業

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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
G_A-2 [修士:専修分野の知識と理解]
当該分野における研究史と方法論を説明できる。
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." SAT/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.
G_B-1-1a [修士:資料の蒐集・分析能力]
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." SAT/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.
G_B-1-1c [修士:文献・データの収集・構築]
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." SAT/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.
G_B-1-2a [修士:文献の読解力]
G_B-1-3b [修士:書誌作成]
G_B-2-2 [修士:独創性]
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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 : Amino Yoshihiko 網野善彦. Nihon no rekishi o yominaosu 日本の歴史をよみなおす. Tokyo: Chikuma Shobō, 1991.
Amino, Yoshihiko. Rethinking Japanese History, trans. Alan Christy. Ann Arbor: Center for Japanese Studies, The University of Michigan, 2012.
Amino Yoshihiko. Zoku Nihon no rekishi o yominaosu 続日・本の歴史をよみなおす. Tokyo: Chikuma Shobō, 1993.
Additional readings will be distributed via Dropbox.
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Course Plan ()
Tentative Weekly Schedules Lecture Exercise, Field trip etc. Comments, suggestions for the course preparation, review, etc.
1 Introduction: Medieval Japan 2-hour session
2 Was Medieval Japan an Agricultural Society? 2-hour session
3 The Maritime View of the Japanese Archipelago 2-hour session
4 The World of the Shōen Estate and Government Lands 2-hour session
5 Bandits, Pirates, Merchants, and Financiers 2-hour session
6 Rethinking Japanese Society 2-hour session
7 On Writing 2-hour session
8 Commerce, Finance, and Currency 2-hour session
9 Fear and Loathing 2-hour session
10 Concerning Women 2-hour session
11 The Title of Emperor and the Name Nihon 2-hour session
12 Writing
13 Writing
14 Writing
15 Writing

Evaluation
Standpoint→
Evaluation Method
G_A-2
[修士:専修分野の知識と理解]
G_B-1-1a
[修士:資料の蒐集・分析能力]
G_B-1-1c
[修士:文献・データの収集・構築]
G_B-1-2a
[修士:文献の読解力]
G_B-1-3b
[修士:書誌作成]
G_B-2-2
[修士:独創性]
Grading Percentage, Disqualification etc.
Creations Final paper 40%
In-class contribution Willingness to ask and answer questions during discussion, evidence of having read (and reflected on) the assigned readings 10%
Presentation Leading assigned session 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。

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Study Consultation (Office Hours) Study Consultation (Office Hours) : By appointment

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