Asian historyⅠ

NOMOTO, Takashi
  Elective  2 credits
【Regional Economics・1st semester】
19-1-0701-1890

1.
Outline
In this lecture we will learn about the History and culture of the Asian regions. In the spring semester,
we will deal with the period before the 19th century, understand the formation process of diverse
traditional society and culture in the Asian regions. In addition, we aim to acquire a viewpoint to
understand the various problems of the modern world, together with historical backgrounds of the past.
2.
Objectives
The students should learn basic knowledge such as geography, nature, ethnicity, religion, etc. in the Asian region, and understand the relationship between the ecological environment and each region's "characteristics" in Asian "pre-modern history". The aim of this course is to be able to explain the relationship with contemporary problems.
3.
Grading Policy
We will evaluate from final exams or reports (50%) and the normal points (50%).
The normal point is judged from LMS's task fulfillment status and irregular mini-report, etc.
Explanation and commentary on LMS test will be done by presenting the relevant part of the textbook and References.
4.
Textbook and Reference
textbook
Osaka University History Education Study Group (ed.) 2014 "A world History for Citizens" Osaka Univ. Press
ISBN: 9784872594690
References
Naoki Odanaka, Hiroyuki Hokari (ed.) 2017 "World History / Now, From Here" Yamakawa Shuppansha Ltd.
ISBN: 9784634640863
Yoshikazu Takaya 2010 "World Unit Theory" Kyoto Univ. Press
ISBN: 9784876988495
5.
Requirements (Assignments)
This lecture includes a lot of conceptual explanation of the framework, flow, causal relation, etc. on Asian history. Since basic factual relationships are carried out under the assumption that has understood, please spend time and repeatedly read the textbook. (Around 30min.)
We will set up the LMS tests depending on the progress of the lecture, so please review the relevant sections of the textbook and references before the tests. (Around 1 hour)
After the lecture, it is necessary to review the contents of the commentary and the description of the corresponding section of the textbook, summarize it, and deepening your understanding by looking through the references, etc. (Around 1 hour). Also, please be interested in the press coverage of international news.
6.
Note
The point of this lecture is not to write down the words of PPT slide, but is on its description.
Out of class hours, we hope students to cultivate a wide range of social concerns through voluntary learning, such as reading books, newspapers, magazines and others from libraries.
In the classroom, please take off your hats, turn off smart phones and other electronic devices and refrain from using them and talking to concentrate on the lecture.
7.
Schedule
1. Introduction: History view and extent of "Oriental history"
2. Environment and State Formation: Regional Units and Traditional Society
3. "Tradition" from a present perspective
4. East Asia World (1) Perspective from Regional Units
5. East Asia World (2) "Integration" by culture
6. Southeast Asia World (1) Formation of "region"
7. Southeast Asia World (2) Port polity and Maritime network
8. South Asia World (1) Integration and regionality
9. South Asia World (2) Maritime Asia
10. West Asia World (1) Era of the Ancient World Empires
11. West Asia World (2) Islam Network
12. Central Eurasia and "World History" (1) The world of horse-mounted nomads
13. Central Eurasia and "World History" (2) After the Mongol Empire
14. Early Modern in Asian "Empire"
15. General overview (planned)
1.
Outline
In this lecture we will learn about the History and culture of the Asian regions. In the spring semester,
we will deal with the period before the 19th century, understand the formation process of diverse
traditional society and culture in the Asian regions. In addition, we aim to acquire a viewpoint to
understand the various problems of the modern world, together with historical backgrounds of the past.
2.
Objectives
The students should learn basic knowledge such as geography, nature, ethnicity, religion, etc. in the Asian region, and understand the relationship between the ecological environment and each region's "characteristics" in Asian "pre-modern history". The aim of this course is to be able to explain the relationship with contemporary problems.
3.
Grading Policy
We will evaluate from final exams or reports (50%) and the normal points (50%).
The normal point is judged from LMS's task fulfillment status and irregular mini-report, etc.
Explanation and commentary on LMS test will be done by presenting the relevant part of the textbook and References.
4.
Textbook and Reference
textbook
Osaka University History Education Study Group (ed.) 2014 "A world History for Citizens" Osaka Univ. Press
ISBN: 9784872594690
References
Naoki Odanaka, Hiroyuki Hokari (ed.) 2017 "World History / Now, From Here" Yamakawa Shuppansha Ltd.
ISBN: 9784634640863
Yoshikazu Takaya 2010 "World Unit Theory" Kyoto Univ. Press
ISBN: 9784876988495
5.
Requirements (Assignments)
This lecture includes a lot of conceptual explanation of the framework, flow, causal relation, etc. on Asian history. Since basic factual relationships are carried out under the assumption that has understood, please spend time and repeatedly read the textbook. (Around 30min.)
We will set up the LMS tests depending on the progress of the lecture, so please review the relevant sections of the textbook and references before the tests. (Around 1 hour)
After the lecture, it is necessary to review the contents of the commentary and the description of the corresponding section of the textbook, summarize it, and deepening your understanding by looking through the references, etc. (Around 1 hour). Also, please be interested in the press coverage of international news.
6.
Note
The point of this lecture is not to write down the words of PPT slide, but is on its description.
Out of class hours, we hope students to cultivate a wide range of social concerns through voluntary learning, such as reading books, newspapers, magazines and others from libraries.
In the classroom, please take off your hats, turn off smart phones and other electronic devices and refrain from using them and talking to concentrate on the lecture.
7.
Schedule
1. Introduction: History view and extent of "Oriental history"
2. Environment and State Formation: Regional Units and Traditional Society
3. "Tradition" from a present perspective
4. East Asia World (1) Perspective from Regional Units
5. East Asia World (2) "Integration" by culture
6. Southeast Asia World (1) Formation of "region"
7. Southeast Asia World (2) Port polity and Maritime network
8. South Asia World (1) Integration and regionality
9. South Asia World (2) Maritime Asia
10. West Asia World (1) Era of the Ancient World Empires
11. West Asia World (2) Islam Network
12. Central Eurasia and "World History" (1) The world of horse-mounted nomads
13. Central Eurasia and "World History" (2) After the Mongol Empire
14. Early Modern in Asian "Empire"
15. General overview (planned)