Course title
9M4090001
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>
In the latter half of the course, participants will learn about the process and framework under which World Heritage sites were registered, with the aim of gaining a deeper understanding of the diverse values of heritage and the significance of their protection. Additionally, each group will research and present on international conventions, recommendations, and charters related to heritage protection, enhancing their knowledge and fostering discussions on the future of global heritage preservation.

※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． (Section 2, Rumi Okazaki)
Introduction1
UNESCO and World Heritage
Overview of UNESCO’s role in heritage protection
Classification and grouping of World Heritage sites 		Instructions will be given during class 80minutes
9． Introduction 2
International Conventions, Recommendations, and Charters on Heritage Protection
Key legal instruments and frameworks 		Instructions will be given during class 80minutes
10． Group Presentations & Lectures
The Athens Charter (1931)
Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict (1954)
Video and lecture discussion 		Instructions will be given during class 80minutes
11． Group Presentations & Lectures
The Venice Charter (1964)
World Heritage Convention (1972)
Video and lecture discussion 		Instructions will be given during class 100minutes
12． Group Presentations & Lectures
UNESCO Recommendation on the Protection of Traditional Culture and Folklore (1989)
Incorporation of “Cultural Landscapes” into the World Heritage Convention (1992)
Video, lecture, and group discussions 		Instructions will be given during class 100minutes
13． Group Presentations & Lectures
The Nara Document on Authenticity (1994)
Declaration of the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity (1997)
Protocol II to the Hague Convention (1999)
Video viewing and lecture 		Instructions will be given during class 100minutes
14． Group Presentations & Lectures
Convention for the Safeguarding of the Underwater Cultural Heritage (2001)
Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage (2003)
Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (2005)
Video viewing and lectures 		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 course
Development of social and professional independence
  • Course that cultivates an ability for utilizing knowledge
  • 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
  • 4.QUALITY EDUCATION
  • 11.SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
  • 12.RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION & PRODUCTION
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