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Dr. Akira Matsuda is an Associate Professor at the University of Tokyo with research interests in heritage studies and public archaeology. He obtained a PhD from University College London and was previously a lecturer in heritage studies at the University of East Anglia and worked as a consultant at UNESCO's Division of Cultural Heritage. He investigates the meaning, representation and use of the past in the contemporary world. His publications include: Reconsidering Cultural Heritage in East Asia (co-edited with Luisa Mengoni), Ubiquity Press, 2016 and New Perspectives in Global Public Archaeology (co-edited with Katsuyuki Okamura), Springer, 2011.

Assoc. Prof. Akira MATSUDA

1	Subject	Heritage Studies in Japan
2	Field	Heritage, History, Archaeology, Cultural Policy
3	Key words	Heritage studies, Heritage in Japan
4	Global Unit	1
5	Lecturer	Akira MATSUDA
6	Period	July 22 - 28, 2025
7	Time	13:00-14:30, 15:00-16:30 (Japan Standard Time)
8	Lecture style	In-person (on Hongo Campus)
9	Evaluation Criteria	Excellent (S) 90–100％; Very good (A) 80–89％; Good (B) 70–79%; Pass (C) 60–69%; Fail (D) 0–59％
10	Evaluation methods	?Attendance 20% ?Participation in discussion 30% ?Presentation 30% ?Submitted coursework (i.e. slides and/or notes used for the presentation) 20%
11	Prerequisites	None
12	Contents	Purpose Students who successfully complete this course will gain: ?Understanding of different theoretical approaches and shared perspectives in heritage studies; ?Ability to evaluate the meaning of heritage in different contexts, particularly in Japan; ?Knowledge of various types of cultural heritage in Japan; ?Questioning attitude to the problems and limits of interpreting sites, buildings and artefacts; ?Good levels of self-confidence in presenting ideas and opinions on heritage issues; and ?Ability to identify own personal skills and attributes for professional development. Description This course investigates the concept, scope and history of 'heritage', paying particular attention to how heritage is made and used in Japan. Identifying key trends in heritage studies, it explores the critical question as to why the modern world -- or 'we' -- engage(s) in frantic attempts to identify, classify, protect and use our heritage.   Each student attending the course is required to make at least one presentation in class on a topic of her/his interest relating to heritage. Depending on the number of students, this presentation may be done individually or in group. The presentation is followed by discussion to which all students are expected to contribute purposefully.   In addition to classroom learning, a study walk in the Hongo Campus of the University of Tokyo is organised with the aim of critically analysing the historical environment of the campus. Schedule Session 1: Introduction to heritage studies Session 2: Appreciation of old things in Japan Session 3: Japaneseness of heritage in Japan Session 4: Reconstructed heritage 1 Session 5: Reconstructed heritage 2 Session 6: Disaster heritage Session 7: Study walk in the Hongo Campus of the Univ. of Tokyo Session 8: Ancient burial mounds in Japan Session 9: Student-led seminars (presentation followed by class discussion) Session 10: Student-led seminars (presentation followed by class discussion) Assignments Each student attending the course is required to make at least one presentation in class on a topic of her/his interest relating to heritage. Depending on the number of students, this presentation may be done individually or in a group. The presentation is followed by discussion to which all students are expected to contribute purposefully.   The length of the presentation is decided in consideration of the number of students attending the course. It is tentatively suggested that each presentation run for 15-20 minutes.
13	Required readings	Harrison, R. 2010. Understanding the Politics of Heritage. Manchester: Manchester University Press. Chapter 1.
14	Reference readings	Harrison, R. 2010. Understanding the Politics of Heritage. Manchester: Manchester University Press.   Matsuda, A. and Mengoni, L. E. (eds.) 2016. Reconsidering Cultural Heritage in East Asia, London: Ubiquity Press.
15	Notes on Taking the Course	None

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