Undergraduate Catalog 2013-14 
    
    May 02, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2013-14 [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.
Spring