広島・長崎講座

COURSE DESCRIPTION
Hiroshima is not merely a site memorializing its tragic experience of atomic bombing in the last century, but a vigorous city in the new century, where students from different countries can come together to study and discuss various important issues related to world peace. The need to rethink the legacy of Hiroshima has been increasing, as the current situation of the world has created serious new threats to peace.

In this course, lectures will be given in English by twelve specialists in peace research and Asian, European and North American studies, with particular reference to issues related to: (1) cross-cultural misunderstandings (e.g., roles of the media in foreign image building), (2) regional security (e.g., the Korean situation in Northeast Asia), (3) perspectives on violence, (4) nuclear weapons (e.g., a campaign against Depleted Uranium weapons), and (5) globalization and approaches to peace (e.g., alleviating rural poverty through access to natural resources) . Besides these lectures, the course will feature several special programs, including visits to the Atomic Bomb Dome and Peace Memorial Museum, participation in the Peace Memorial Ceremony (August 6), and discussion with atomic bomb survivors.

In addition, preliminary workshop (April 20 - June 29) will be held as a partial requirement of the program for Japanese participants to prepare for English lectures and discussions.

COURSE OBJECTIVES
The aim of this course is to provide students with a general understanding of the nature and attributes of war and peace by illuminating various aspects of wartime experiences, including the atomic bombing of Hiroshima 60 years ago, and, at the same time, to explore contemporary issues related to world peace in the era of globalization. The course is designed primarily for second or higher undergraduate students, who are expected to gain a deeper knowledge and understanding of the importance of peace-making by participating in lectures, discussions, and featured programs.

「ヒロシマと平和」を文化、歴史、政治、国際関係など多角的な視点から学ぶコースで、講義はすべて英語で行われます。海外からの受講生と共に講義を受けるだけではなく、ディスカッション、フィールドスタディー、パーティー、そして、8月6日の平和式典の参加もあります。

履修を考えている人は、4月12日のオリエンテーションに必ず参加してください。TOIECで最低限500点以上あることを履修の目安にしてください。人数が多い場合は、選考が行われることもあります。コースの解説と質疑応答に加え、昨年の授業風景のビデオを上映します。4月26日から6月28日まで4回実施する事前ワークショップ（preliminary workshop）では、英語による授業とディスカッションのための実践トレーニングを行います。7月27日から8月8日までの集中講義期間は前期試験期間と多少重なる時期もありますが、HIROSHIMA and PEACE受講生に対して、他の授業の試験時間の変更や代替リポートなどの特別な配慮を行います。

PRELIMINARY WORKSHOP
April 12 Orientation
April 26 Preliminary Workshop Guidance and Announcement of Assignments
May 24 Preliminary Workshop: Presentation of Assignment Outcomes
June 14 Preliminary Workshop: Preparatory Debate - session 1
June 28 Preliminary Workshop: Preparatory Debate - session 2

INTENSIVE SUMMER COURSE
July 27 (afternoon) Orientation, Course Overview, University Campus Tour and Welcome Party (INOUE, FAROUK & KAMIMURA)
July 28 - 1 Roles of the Media in Foreign Image Building, International Relations, and World Peace (INOUE Yasuhiro)
July 28 - 2 Communication across cultures: Optimizing cooperation and avoiding misunderstandings (Carol RINNERT)
July 28 - 3 Discussion: Overcoming Stereotypes (INOUE & RINNERT)
July 31 - 1 Hiroshima in the International Context: How the World Reported the 60th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombing (INOUE Yasuhiro)
July 31 - 2 Terror from the Sky: A History of Indiscriminate Bombing (TANAKA Yuki)
July 31 - 3 Field Study: Documentary Film, Testimony of an Atomic Bomb Survivor and Peace Memorial Museum
August 1 - 1 For Globalized "Hibakusha": A Campaign against DU (Depleted Uranium) Weapons (KAZASHI Nobuo)
August 1- 2 Constructing Peace in Europe: from a Historical Perspective (HIGASHINO Atsuko)
August 2 - 1 Discussion: Negotiation simulation (RINNERT & FAROUK)
August 2 - 2 Japanese Civil Society and the US Alliance: An Analysis of Dilemmas in Alliance Relationships (KAMIMURA Naoki)
August 2 - 3 Is the UN still relevant for world peace? (Nassrine AZIMI)
August 2 - 4 Field study: UNITAR Hiroshima office and Peace Memorial Park
August 3 - 1 Explaining the Korean Situation in Northeast Asia (KIM Sung Chull)
August 3 - 2 Southeast Asia: Past Trends, Current Trajectories (Narayanan GANESAN)
August 3 - 3 Discussion: Regional Security (GANESAN, KAMIMURA & KIM)
August 4 - 1 Nuclear Disarmament (a guest lecturer)
August 4 - 2 The Colour of Alternatives (CHAIWAT Satha-Anand)
August 4 - 3 Discussion: Understanding Reconciliation in the 21st Century (CHAIWAT)
August 6 Participate in Peace Memorial Ceremony
August 7 - 1 Islam and Political Violence in Southeast Asia (Omar FAROUK)
August 7 - 2 Sustainable Development for Peace Promoting Access to Natural Resources to Alleviate Rural Poverty (NAKASHIMA Masahiro)
August 7- 3 Final Discussion
August 8 (afternoon) Exam
August 8 (evening) Farewell Party

For detailed information, log on to HIROSHIMA and PEACE Web site at www.hiroshima-cu.ac.jp/C/index.html.

ASSESSMENT
Students' grades for the course will be based on the quality of their participation in the classes (including the preliminary workshop) and activities and their performance on a comprehensive final exam. The 90-minute final exam will require students to (1) demonstrate their understanding of key concepts presented in the classes, and (2) synthesize and elaborate on some of the ideas they have been exposed to in their responses to two essay questions that they select from a list of options.