From Modern Empire to Economic and Cultural Powerhouse: Introduction to Modern Japanese History and
HIST 265
Spring 2025
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01
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| Crosslisting:
CEAS 275 |
| Course Cluster and Certificates: African Studies, African Studies Minor |
A survey of Japanese civilization from prehistory to the beginning of the 21st century. This course examines Japanese history and culture in chronological order, introducing important events and individuals, prominent literary and artistic works, and recurring themes across the ages. We will explore the definition and boundaries of Japan itself, delving into how the needs of modernization and industrialization propelled colonial and imperialist expansion, which violently reshaped peoples and cultures both inside and outside the country's current borders. across the Japanese archipelago interacted and coalesced into the foundation of what we recognize today as the nation of Japan. The course also also devotes a significant portion of time to Japan post-World War II, examining the political, economic, social, and cultural changes that transformed Japan's international image into a land of peace and tradition today. In addition to the main textbook, the reading assignments incorporate a significant number of primary sources, ranging from government edicts, laws, and ideological tracts 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: None |
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Past Enrollment Probability: Not Available |
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| Instructor(s): Kaplan-Reyes,Alexander Times: .M.W.F. 09:50AM-10:40AM; Location: TBA |
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