日本語 English
| 開講年度/ Academic YearAcademic Year |
20252025 |
| 科目設置学部/ CollegeCollege |
異文化コミュニケーション学部/College of Intercultural CommunicationCollege of Intercultural Communication |
| 科目コード等/ Course CodeCourse Code |
DM170/DM170DM170 |
| テーマ・サブタイトル等/ Theme・SubtitleTheme・Subtitle |
Japan's War Memory: Shaping Postwar Identity and Relations with Asia |
| 授業形態/ Class FormatClass Format |
対面（全回対面）/Face to face (all classes are face-to-face)Face to face (all classes are face-to-face) |
| 授業形態（補足事項）/ Class Format (Supplementary Items)Class Format (Supplementary Items) |
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| 授業形式/ Class StyleCampus |
講義/LectureLecture |
| 校地/ CampusCampus |
池袋/IkebukuroIkebukuro |
| 学期/ SemesterSemester |
春学期/Spring SemesterSpring Semester |
| 曜日時限・教室/ DayPeriod・RoomDayPeriod・Room |
金2/Fri.2 Fri.2 ログインして教室を表示する（Log in to view the classrooms.） |
| 単位/ CreditsCredits |
22 |
| 科目ナンバリング/ Course NumberCourse Number |
ICC2621 |
| 使用言語/ LanguageLanguage |
英語/EnglishEnglish |
| 履修登録方法/ Class Registration MethodClass Registration Method |
科目コード登録/Course Code RegistrationCourse Code Registration |
| 配当年次/ Assigned YearAssigned Year |
配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。配当年次は開講学部のR Guideに掲載している科目表で確認してください。 |
| 先修規定/ Prerequisite RegulationsPrerequisite Regulations |
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| 他学部履修可否/ Acceptance of Other CollegesAcceptance of Other Colleges |
履修登録システムの『他学部・他研究科履修不許可科目一覧』で確認してください。 |
| 履修中止可否/ Course CancellationCourse Cancellation |
〇（履修中止可/ Eligible for cancellation） |
| オンライン授業60単位制限対象科目/ Online Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper LimitOnline Classes Subject to 60-Credit Upper Limit |
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| 学位授与方針との関連/ Relationship with Degree PolicyRelationship with Degree Policy |
各授業科目は、学部・研究科の定める学位授与方針（DP）や教育課程編成の方針（CP）に基づき、カリキュラム上に配置されています。詳細はカリキュラム・マップで確認することができます。 |
| 備考/ NotesNotes |
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
a) Analyze the role of war memory in shaping Japan’s postwar identity and its relations with Asia.
b) Evaluate the key debates surrounding Japan’s wartime responsibility and reconciliation efforts.
c) Understand the political, social, and cultural dimensions of Japan’s war memory.
d) Discuss the evolution of historical narratives in postwar Japan, including the role of public commemorations and education.
e) Compare Japan's war memory with other nations' approaches to remembering and addressing wartime pasts.
This course examines Japan's war memory and its profound influence on the country's postwar identity and international relations, particularly with neighboring Asian countries. Focusing on Japan's memory of the Asia-Pacific War, we explore how narratives of war, trauma, and victimhood have evolved in Japan's public discourse and historical scholarship. The course covers key debates over wartime responsibility, apologies, memorials, textbooks, and political rhetoric, and considers how these issues continue to shape Japan's diplomacy and national identity. By engaging with primary and secondary sources, students will gain a deeper understanding of the complex ways war memory has shaped Japan’s relationship with Asia and the global community.
| 1 | Introduction: Collective War Memory and National Identity |
| 2 | Defeat and Occupation: The Legacy of 1945 |
| 3 | The Tokyo Trials and the Question of War Responsibility |
| 4 | Narratives of Victimhood: Air-raids, Atomic Bombings, and Repatriation |
| 5 | The Forgotten Fronts: Okinawa and the Former Colonies |
| 6 | Apologies and Denials: Political Rhetoric and Diplomacy |
| 7 | Memorials and Museums: Contesting History |
| 8 | Textbook Controversies in Japan and Asia |
| 9 | Korea and Japan: War Memory Activism |
| 10 | China and Japan: Competing Narratives of War |
| 11 | Right-Wing Nationalism and Historical Revisionism |
| 12 | Comparative War Memory |
| 13 | Conclusion: War Memory in Japan Today |
| 14 | Final Test (written) |
板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド（パワーポイント等）の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above
At Rikkyo University, students are required to spend 45 hours of study (including class time) per credit. Please prepare for classes and review the materials accordingly.
Students are expected to prepare for each session by completing assigned readings and to review each class session.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
Class Participation(60%) 最終テスト(Final Test)(40%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
| Students are expected to attend every class. To receive a passing grade, students must attend at least 80% of the total class sessions. | ||
| その他 (Others) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A list of required readings will be provided on the first day of class. |
| その他 (Others) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A list of course references will be provided on the first day of class. |
This reading-intensive course requires students to complete all readings in advance and actively participate in discussions. Regular attendance and thoughtful engagement are essential.
Students are required to bring their own device (laptop or tablet) to class.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
a) Analyze the role of war memory in shaping Japan’s postwar identity and its relations with Asia.
b) Evaluate the key debates surrounding Japan’s wartime responsibility and reconciliation efforts.
c) Understand the political, social, and cultural dimensions of Japan’s war memory.
d) Discuss the evolution of historical narratives in postwar Japan, including the role of public commemorations and education.
e) Compare Japan's war memory with other nations' approaches to remembering and addressing wartime pasts.
This course examines Japan's war memory and its profound influence on the country's postwar identity and international relations, particularly with neighboring Asian countries. Focusing on Japan's memory of the Asia-Pacific War, we explore how narratives of war, trauma, and victimhood have evolved in Japan's public discourse and historical scholarship. The course covers key debates over wartime responsibility, apologies, memorials, textbooks, and political rhetoric, and considers how these issues continue to shape Japan's diplomacy and national identity. By engaging with primary and secondary sources, students will gain a deeper understanding of the complex ways war memory has shaped Japan’s relationship with Asia and the global community.
| 1 | Introduction: Collective War Memory and National Identity |
| 2 | Defeat and Occupation: The Legacy of 1945 |
| 3 | The Tokyo Trials and the Question of War Responsibility |
| 4 | Narratives of Victimhood: Air-raids, Atomic Bombings, and Repatriation |
| 5 | The Forgotten Fronts: Okinawa and the Former Colonies |
| 6 | Apologies and Denials: Political Rhetoric and Diplomacy |
| 7 | Memorials and Museums: Contesting History |
| 8 | Textbook Controversies in Japan and Asia |
| 9 | Korea and Japan: War Memory Activism |
| 10 | China and Japan: Competing Narratives of War |
| 11 | Right-Wing Nationalism and Historical Revisionism |
| 12 | Comparative War Memory |
| 13 | Conclusion: War Memory in Japan Today |
| 14 | Final Test (written) |
板書 /Writing on the Board
スライド（パワーポイント等）の使用 /Slides (PowerPoint, etc.)
上記以外の視聴覚教材の使用 /Audiovisual Materials Other than Those Listed Above
個人発表 /Individual Presentations
グループ発表 /Group Presentations
ディスカッション・ディベート /Discussion/Debate
実技・実習・実験 /Practicum/Experiments/Practical Training
学内の教室外施設の利用 /Use of On-Campus Facilities Outside the Classroom
校外実習・フィールドワーク /Field Work
上記いずれも用いない予定 /None of the above
At Rikkyo University, students are required to spend 45 hours of study (including class time) per credit. Please prepare for classes and review the materials accordingly.
Students are expected to prepare for each session by completing assigned readings and to review each class session.
| 種類 (Kind) | 割合 (%) | 基準 (Criteria) |
|---|---|---|
| 平常点 (In-class Points) | 100 |
Class Participation(60%) 最終テスト(Final Test)(40%) |
| 備考 (Notes) | ||
| Students are expected to attend every class. To receive a passing grade, students must attend at least 80% of the total class sessions. | ||
| その他 (Others) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A list of required readings will be provided on the first day of class. |
| その他 (Others) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A list of course references will be provided on the first day of class. |
This reading-intensive course requires students to complete all readings in advance and actively participate in discussions. Regular attendance and thoughtful engagement are essential.
Students are required to bring their own device (laptop or tablet) to class.