Undergraduate Catalog 2017-18 
    
    Apr 18, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2017-18 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

HIS 3520 - Japanese History and Culture

3 cr
An introductory survey of Japanese culture and history from ancient times to today, including the foundations and evolution of the Japanese state; the role of Shinto, Buddhism and other belief systems in society and politics; the significance of Chinese influence; rise of the samurai and the philosophy of bushido; the "floating world" of urban Japanese culture; imperial restoration and problems of empire; WWII and the U.S. occupation; and economic competitiveness and Japan's international interests.
This course fulfills the World Views Frame of Reference.
Spring