6660002 Japanese History

Numbering Code U-LET23 36660 PJ36 Year/Term 2022 ・ First semester
Number of Credits 2 Course Type Practical training
Target Year Target Student
Language Japanese Day/Period Wed.3・4
Instructor name TANIGAWA YUTAKA (Graduate School of Letters Professor)
KIDO HIRONARI (Graduate School of Letters Assistant Professor)
Outline and Purpose of the Course The ability to read old manuscripts accurately and to handle them properly is a fundamental skill in studying Japanese history. The purpose of this class is to examine and decipher the historical materials of letters in the Meiji period held by the Kyoto University Museum, to enhance the ability to accurately decipher kuzushi-ji characters and understand the contents of descriptions, to further deepen the understanding of the characteristics of modern documents, and to master the skills to properly handle modern documents.
Course Goals Improve the ability to accurately read kuzushi-ji characters and understand the contents.
To deepen understanding of the features of modern documents.
To enhance the skills of properly handling modern documents.
Schedule and Contents 1st: Introduction
The nature of the documents to be covered, dictionaries and reference books to be used, and how to proceed with the class will be introduced.
2nd-14th: Deciphering modern documents in the collection of the Kyoto University Museum. Two teachers and a teaching assistant will provide one-on-one guidance.
15th: Summary and final examination
Evaluation Methods and Policy It is judged comprehensively by the regular attitude score (50%) and the test performed at the end of the practice (50%).
Course Requirements As a general rule, it is intended for students enrolled in the specialized course in Japanese History.
Study outside of Class (preparation and review) To learn the knowledge of modern documents by following the instruction in the class.
Textbooks Textbooks/References Not used
References, etc. Will be introduced during class. It is necessary for you to have a "Kuzushi-ji Yorei Dictionary" and a "Kuzushi-ji Kaidoku Dictionary."
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