Course title
9M4500001
History of architecture and urban design

OKAZAKI Rumi

OGASHIWA Norika
Course content
<Section 1>
The first section deals with the architectural and urban history of Japan. Students will acquire methods to analyze historical evidence and reconstruction procedures. The goal is to consider the challenges of preserving historic buildings such as nationally designated cultural properties and World Heritage Sites.

<Section 2>
The second section will look into three examples of historical cities in different areas of the world. There will be lectures followed by discussions.

※大学院歴史系講義のうち、「History of Architecture and Urban Design」(前期)および「建築・都市デザイン史特論」(後期)は同一科目扱いです。日本語ネイティブの学生は、「建築・都市デザイン史特論」の履修をお願いします。
Purpose of class
To understand the outline of architectural and urban history.
Goals and objectives
  1. To be able to acquire basic architectural styles and associated vocabulary.
  2. To be able to acquire methods to analyze historical evidence and reconstruction procedures.
  3. To be able to understand the challenges of preserving historic buildings such as nationally designated cultural properties and World Heritage Sites.
Relationship between 'Goals and Objectives' and 'Course Outcomes'

Presentation (section 1) Presentation (section 2) Total.
1. 30% 30% 60%
2. 10% 10% 20%
3. 10% 10% 20%
Total. 50% 50% -
Language
English
Class schedule

Class schedule HW assignments (Including preparation and review of the class.) Amount of Time Required
1. Introduction (Section 1, Norika Ogashiwa) Instructions will be given during class 80minutes
2. Conservation and Management of Buddhist Heritage in Japan 1 Instructions will be given during class 80minutes
3. Conservation and Management of Buddhist Heritage in Japan 2 Instructions will be given during class 80minutes
4. The Architecture of Buddhist Temples in Ancient times Instructions will be given during class 80minutes
5. The Architecture of Buddhist Temples in Medieval times Instructions will be given during class 80minutes
6.
The Architecture of Buddhist Temples in the Early Modern period, Shinto Shrines and Japanese castle
Instructions will be given during class 80minutes
7.
Midterm presentation
Instructions will be given during class 80minutes
8. Introduction (Section 2, Rumi Okazaki) Instructions will be given during class 80minutes
9. Architectural history 1 (Asia) Lecture/ Presentation Instructions will be given during class 80minutes
10. Architectural history 1 (Asia) Discussion Instructions will be given during class 80minutes
11. Architectural history 2 (Africa) Lecture/ Presentation Instructions will be given during class 100minutes
12. Architectural history 2 (Africa) Discussion Instructions will be given during class 100minutes
13. Architectural history 3 (Europe) Lecture/ Presentation Instructions will be given during class 100minutes
14. Architectural history 3 (Europe) Discussion Instructions will be given during class 200minutes
Total. - - 1300minutes
Evaluation method and criteria
Presentation (section 1) 50%, report (section 2) 50%, which requires 60 in 100 points to pass. Details of evaluation will be given in class. However, to obtain passing grades for both assignments, students will require to make reading efforts and to show critical thinking and writing skills.
Feedback on exams, assignments, etc.
ways of feedback specific contents about "Other"
Feedback in the class
Textbooks and reference materials
Will be announced during class.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Japanese and world history.
Office hours and How to contact professors for questions
  • Will be announced during class
Regionally-oriented
Regionally-oriented graduation thesis, master's thesis and doctoral dissertation
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • Course that cultivates a basic interpersonal skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic self-management skills
  • Course that cultivates a basic problem-solving skills
Active-learning course
More than one class is interactive
Course by professor with work experience
Work experience Work experience and relevance to the course content if applicable
Applicable Fieldwork-based research
Education related SDGs:the Sustainable Development Goals
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
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