HIST2126 - 01 - History of Japan Since 1600

(DM) Diversity & Multiculturalism (HI) Historical Inquiry

This course traces the history of Japan from 1600 to the present, paying particular attention to the social, cultural, and political narratives of that history. Broadly speaking, the class will portray the past 400 years of Japanese history as two major periods, the early-modern period (or Tokugawa period, 1600-1868), and the modern period (1868-present). In this course, students will embark on an unforgettable journey through the history of one of the most intriguing and influential nations in the modern international world order. Along that journey, students will read a variety of texts, primary as well as secondary, and will be exposed to multiple visual primary sources, including woodblock prints, photographs, films, and manga (graphic novels).