Course Introduction

Modules

Archival Theory I (Fundamental archival theories)	Naoki Shimoju (Associate Professor, GCAS)
Fundamental theories of archival science are examined from the perspective of information science, records continuum theory, legislation, professional identity, and so on.

Archival Theory II (History of archives)	Hirooki Hosaka Naoki Shimoju (Professor/Associate Professor, GCAS)
Studies the development of archives in Japan and the world and discusses the future prospects of archives as fundamental systems supporting democratic society.

Archival Theory III (Overseas archival science literature)	Izumi Hirano (Rikkyo Research Center for Cooperative Civil Societies)
	Kazuyuki Kiyohara (Assistant Professor, GCAS)
Examines international research trends through reading renowned literatures in order to develop research ability accepted in the international professional community.

Records and Manuscripts Studies I (Pre-modern organizations and records)	Toshihiko Takano (Professor, GCAS)
Structures and functions of various pre-modern Japanese organizations are examined with the focus on their record systems. The aim is to understand historical materials with the knowledge of archival science.

Records and Manuscripts Studies II (Modern organizations and records)	Naoki Shimoju (Associate Professor, GCAS)
Studies the structure and function of modern corporate organizational bodies including central/local goverments and business organizations with a focus on their record systems.

Records and Manuscripts Studies III (Dijital Archives)	Naoki Shimoju /Yoshiyuki Kazama Toshiya Yoshida Misato Takasugi (Associate Professor, GCAS / The National Archives of Japan)
Studies the electronic records management and archives.

Records and Manuscripts Studies III (East Asian records)	Fusaji Takeuchi (Professor, GCAS)
Studies the history of records and record systems in East Asia centering on China and Korea and their influences on various Japanese record systems.

Archives Management Theory I (Modern archives administration theory)	Hirooki Hosaka (Professor, GCAS)
Studies the modern scientific methods of archives management such as system design, records survey, appraisal, and finding aids designing.

Archives Management Theory I (Legal issues relating to archives)	Kazuhiro Hayakawa (Professor, Toyo University)
Aims to understand various laws covering archives, to become familiar with legal logics and to develop abilities to lead legislation relating to records and archives.

Archives Management Theory II (Records management)	Yasuhiko Nakajima Masaki Kakehi Tomoko Tochigi (The National Archives of Japan)
	Takashi Koga (Associate Professor, Tenri University)
Records management which is the prerequisite for archive system is taught from both theoretical and practical perspectives.

Archives Management Theory III (Preservation and conservation of archives)	Mutsumi Aoki (Professor, National Institute of Japanese Literature)
Scientific approach to physical preservation of archives in various media, is taught.

Archives Management Theory III (Audiovisual archive)	Yuko Kodama (Broadcast Programming Center of Japan)
Studies the past and present of audiovisual archive as well as its function and discusses audiovisual materials/records in conventional archives.

Archival Science Seminar (Archival research methodology)	Hirooki Hosaka Naoki Shimoju (Professor/Associate Professor, GCAS)
Develops students' research abilities through individual/collaborative researches and nurtures the practical problem-solving abilities required to professionals.

Archives Management Practice I (Arrangement and description of archives)	Kiyofumi Kato (Assistant Professor, National Institute of Japanese Literature)
Practical training in arrangement and description of archives.

Archives Management Practice II (Information technology in archives)	Toshiharu Irisawa (Professor, GCAS)
Fundamentals of data processing and information technology and network systems used in archives are taught.

Practical Training	Hirooki Hosaka Naoki Shimoju (Professor/Associate Professor, GCAS)
2week practical training (1st and 2nd year for Master students) at archival institutions together with lessons at the School.

Information Resources Study I (Library and information science)	Takeshi Mizutani (The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo)
Studies the library and information science which has common interest with archival science in preservation and use of informational resources. Cooperation between the two disciplines is also explored.

Information Resources Study II (Museum information studies)
Studies the museum informatics which has common interest with archival science in preservation and use of informational resources. Cooperation between the two disciplines is also explored.