HIST 260
Fall 2024
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A survey of Japanese civilization from prehistory to the mid-19th century. This course examines premodern Japanese history and culture in chronological order, introducing important events and individuals, prominent literary and artistic works, and recurring themes across the ages. It emphasizes the importance of understanding premodern history and culture in order to understand Japan's present. We will also explore the definition and boundaries of Japan itself, delving into how the peoples and cultures across the Japanese archipelago interacted and coalesced into the foundation of what we recognize today as the nation of Japan. In addition to the main textbook, the reading assignments incorporate a significant number of primary sources, ranging from official proclamations and religious texts to literature and private correspondence. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
SBS HIST |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CEAS-MN)(CEAS)(CEAS-Arcp/Hist)(HIST-MN)(HIST)(STS) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 90% or above |
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