| Course Name | Year | Term | Period | Faculty / Graduate School | All Instructors | Credits |
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| 15467:IR18‐DE106 Special Lecture (Foundation Course) (RA) § 15468:IR-ECS301 Historical Sociology of Globalization (RA) | 2023 | Spring | Thu2 | College Of International Relations | KOBAYASHI HASSALL YASUKO | 2 |
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Course Outline and Method
The period focused on by this course is from the 1830 to the 1950s. During this period, various types of international migration and mobilities (e.g. indentured labourers, religious missionaries and soldiers) were produced in the Asian and Pacific region to connect this region with the world, as well as to separate this region by means of border control of international migration implemented by Anglophone countries. The course will explore contested histories of international migration to understand many ‘Asias’ not from a settlers’ perspective but from a migrants’ perspective, and to critically question a paradigm of nation-state and a static concept of ‘Asia’.
■This course consists of four parts:
1) Asia’s Age of Migration 1850-1930 (Session 3-5)
The period from the 1850s to the 1930s is Asia’s Age of Migration (Amrith, Sunil S, 2011), which produced various types of migration. During this period, which C. A. Bayly described as the “birth of the Modern World” (Bayly, 2004), imperial power and global capitalism were spread to Asia, and the region became connected to the world in a different way and on a different scale. Asia’s increased migration was the cause and result of global shifts, and connected the region to the rest of the world and also created inter-Asian connections. With the flow of labour migration, international border control began to be implemented by many anglophone countries. This period provides contesting histories of connecting and disconnecting Asia with the rest of the world.
2) Asian Diaspora: 1850s-1930s (Session 6-8)
While well-known forms of labour mass migration such as migration by coolies (Kuli in Tamil) overwhelmingly represent migration histories in Asia, many other types of international migration occurred during this period, such as by international students, diplomats, political refugees, and religious missionaries. This happened with the spread of colonial empires, and global border control and passport systems started working on a global scale after WWI (Torpey, J. 2000). This section will cover various types of international migration traversing the region.
3) War Mobilities: 1930s – 1950s (Session 9-11)
War mobilities used to be paid less attention in the field of international migration, however, war mobilities have recently begun to be researched within that field. While WWI’s main battlefields were outside Asia, WWII saw major battlefields in Asia and the Pacific . The Japanese empire also expanded rapidly through the Asia and Pacific region after the colonial masters retreated, so that the geographic scope of people’s mobilities was unprecedented. The collapse of the Japanese empire also redrew the borders of the nation-states, which created various mobilities of people through repatriation, extradition and deportation. This section will explore such war mobilities.
4) Student Project Sessions (Session 12-15)
Students will complete a research project step by step through a project proposal, an in-class presentation and a final essay.
■Level of the Course
This is an advanced and specialised history course.
■Style of Classes
1) Each week consists of one lecture.
2) The lectures will provide an overview of each session and will be directly related to the assigned readings.
■Method of Feedback on the Course Assignments
1) Project Proposal - Written feedback will be provided.
2) Project Presentation - After each presentation, oral feedback will be provided by the lecturer and also by fellow students.
■Recommended Preparatory Knowledge
It is highly recommended that students have a prior basic knowledge of Asian history. Without it, they might not readily grasp the course in a comprehensive manner.
If you are not interested in Asia and the Pacific, and in history of the region, this course is not suitable for you.
This course entails highly academic assignment tasks. Please read the syllabus carefully to determine whether this course is relevant to your academic interest.
Student Attainment Objectives
1) understand modern history of Asia through international migration and mobilities.
2) understand how migration and mobilities were created in Asia and in global history.
3) be able to discuss history of various types of international migration in Asia and the Pacific.
4) analyse history of international migration from a multifaceted and multi-dimensional perspective, without reducing it to one single factor, and to understand nuances and contestation
Recommended Preparatory Course
Course Schedule
| Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) | Theme |
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| 1 | Introduction |
An overview of this course, as well as reference materials and books.
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| 2 | Art Studies |
The meaning of studying art |
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| 3 | Introduction |
Reading
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| 4 | The background of Mass Migrations in Asia |
Reading
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| 5 | Border Controls |
Reading:
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| 6 | Diasporas: Beyond Mass Migrations |
Reading
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| 7 | Tokyo: Colonial Metropolis and Political Migrants |
Reading
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| 8 | Transregional Religious Journeys of Hajj |
Reading
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| 9 | War Mobilities |
Reading
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| 10 | War Brides to Australia |
Reading
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| 11 | Exodus to North Korea |
Reading
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| 12 | Student Project:Project Proposal |
Aim: this project proposal is to provide an initial opportunity for you to start thinking about your semester essay topic and its structure.
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| 13-15 | Presentations |
In this session, we will discuss students’ semester project. Your project needs to be based on your project proposal that was submitted earlier. Please do NOT present a new project.
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Final Essay Submission Deadline: 22 July, 23.59 (JST) (on Manaba+R) |
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Project topic: Your essay must be based on your project proposal and project presentation. Please do not write about a totally new topic.
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Class Format
During the suspension period of BCP, classes will be as described in BCP levels 0-2.
The class Format for each class will be announced on manaba+R’s course news. Also, the class format for the first class will be notified on manaba+R’s course news before the first class(*).
For “Special Consideration”, please check manaba+R’s College of IR Student Page and the “Study Support Site”.
College of IR Student Page：https://ct.ritsumei.ac.jp/ct/course_1728150
Study Support Site：https://www.ritsumei.ac.jp/pathways-future/eng/
(*)To check the class format for the first class of the course, you will need to apply for the “early use request function.” Refer to the Registration Guidebook AY 2023 for details. Please be careful that applying for the early use request does not sign you up for the course. You will need to register for courses during the designated period separately.
Recommendations for Private Study
Grade Evaluation Method
| Kind | Percentage | Grading Criteria etc. |
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| Final Examination (Written) | 0 | |
| Report Examination (A report to be submitted by the unified deadline) |
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| Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment (Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class) |
100 | 1.Class attendance & participation (10%)
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Grade Evaluation Method （Note）
Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods
Marking Criteria
1. Marking Criteria for Project Proposal
<No/Marking Criteria/Weighting>
1.Present a well-focused and feasible project (not too broad, so as to create a well-focused project).,15%
2.Present a well summarized abstract,10%
3.Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the topic and associated literature.,15%
4.Demonstrate the ability to identify gaps in the academic literature.,15%
5.Demonstrate the ability to create one or more clear, well-focused, researchable questions.,15%
6.Present methods pertinent to your question/s and explain the design of your project in a clear and logical way (data, sources, theoretical approach, methodological techniques to interpret and analyse data/sources).,15%
7.Present a clear, logical and effective structure..10%
8.Present a pertinent title to represent the project.,3%
9.Reference and cite in line with current professional standards.,2%
Total100%
2. Marking Criteria for Presentation
<No/Marking Criteria/Weighting>
1.Delivery 1) Effective use of time,10%
2. 2) Stay within allocated time,10%
3. 3) Respond well to questions,10%
4.Contents 1) Clear structure,14%
5. 2) Adequate amount of background argument,14%
6. 3) Effective question/s and argument/s,14%
7. 4) Methods and Analyses pertinent to questions,14%
8. 5) Tentative conclusion/s – logically drawn from your analysis,14%
Total100%
3. Marking Criteria for Essay
<No/Marking Criteria/Weighting>
1.Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of the topic and associated literature.,11%
2.Demonstrate ability to synthesize literature.,11%
3.Demonstrate:
1) skills in situating the chosen case in a historical context (Historical
contextualisation), and /or
2) skills in elucidating concepts and using them in conducting analysis.,11%
4.Present clear, focused and incisive research question/s or issue/s and address them directly. 11%
5.Demonstrate ability to integrate one’s own approach within the wider literature. 11%
6.Demonstrate ability to analyse primary and secondary sources.
10%
7.Use persuasive, accurate and pertinent evidence that convinces reader to accept main argument/s., 10%
8.Maintain your argument consistently throughout your work.,10%
9.Draw convincing and logical conclusion/s.,10%
10.Cite and reference in line with current professional standards.,5%
Total100%
Information regarding Academic Skills
1) Reading and Note-taking
Students are expected to read the assigned reading/s prior to the course lectures. Ability to read complex and abstract academic literature is essential for students at the tertiary level. Please see the website below for you to improve your reading and note-taking skills.
https://www.anu.edu.au/files/guidance/Reading%20and%20Note-taking%20Strategies%202021%20S2.pdf
2) Presentation
Presenting your project in an academic and effective manner is difficult, however, it is important for tertiary students. To make a listen-worthy presentation, please see the website below and learn what an effective academic presentation is. https://www.anu.edu.au/students/academic-skills/writing-assessment/presentations
3) Referencing
This course deems citing and referencing to be imperative for academic practice and students at the tertiary level must possess skills for citing and referencing. However, if you have not managed to master these skills yet, please learn and master them. Here are several very useful links for you to understand the significance of citing and referencing and also for you to practice them.
Why does it matter?: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/academic-skills/academic-integrity/why-it-matters
Using sources: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/academic-skills/academic-integrity/using-sources
Referencing: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/academic-skills/academic-integrity/referencing
4) Academic Writing
Academic writing entails creating specific types of documents, and this course requires more than simple academic essay writing as part of the assignment tasks. Please see the useful websites listed below and have a good understanding about what academic writing is
ANU Essay writing booklet:
https://www.anu.edu.au/files/guidance/Essay%20Writing%20Booklet%20%28FINAL%29%20Web%20Version.pdf
ANU Workshop slides for Essay Writing:
https://www.anu.edu.au/files/guidance/EWB%20pdf%20reduced%20v2.pdf
5) Summarising and paraphrasing
https://www.anu.edu.au/students/academic-skills/academic-integrity/using-sources/summarising-and-paraphrasing
https://www.student.unsw.edu.au/paraphrasing-summarising-and-quoting
6) Turnitin
https://www.anu.edu.au/students/academic-skills/academic-integrity/turnitin
Office Hours
Fridays, 11.00-12.00
URL: https://ritsumei-ac-jp.zoom.us/j/97958334598?pwd=aFYydUNZOTlWUUFlVTd4WnA0YjRjZz09
Meeting ID: 979 5833 4598
Passcode: 663517
Textbooks
Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）
Reference Books
| Title | Author | Publisher | ISBN Code | Comment |
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| Migration and diaspora in modern Asia / Sunil S. Amrith | Sunil S. Amrith | Cambridge University Press | 978-0-521-72702-0 |
Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）
Web Pages for Reference
How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)
Other Comments
URL:https://secure.ritsumei.ac.jp/students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html/