The remarkably varied experiences and legacies of Japan’s military occupations in Asia reflect the diversity and complexity of the Second World War period and of modern Asia itself. This course explores the social, political, and cultural dynamics of Japan’s occupations of its Asian neighbors during the period of the Asia-Pacific War (1931-1945) from a transnational and comparative perspective. Attention will be devoted to cases, comparisons and legacies of experiences in Northeast and Southeast Asia and their place within a broader modern global context, including a special focus on dr. Mark’s personal research specialization, the Japanese occupation of Indonesia.
Rooster
Fridays 11:00-13:00
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Onderwijsvorm
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Leerdoelen
In addition to exploring and assessing the experience of Occupied Asia and its scholarly interpretation, the course will also provide guidance on academic writing and research, and the presentation of ideas and arguments in oral and written form.
Literatuur
Course Reader to be available at Studiepunt Letteren.
Toetsing
Participation element (participation, presentation): 30%
Review element (Literature review (1,000-1,500 words)): 20%
Research element (research essay (2,500-3,000 words)): 30%
Summative element (exam): 20%
Informatie
Aanmeld- en inschrijfprocedure colleges en tentamens: http://www.hum.leidenuniv.nl/japans/studenten/aanmeldingsprocedure.jsp
Blackboard/webpagina
Blackboard plays an essential part in this course. All important information about the course, including the syllabus, course requirements, and other information, except for the course readings, will be available on the course website. As part of class participation, students will also be required to make postings on the Blackboard website. Internet access is therefore essential in order to complete this course.
Ingangseisen
For Japanese majors, students should normally have followed at least one BA2 Focus in History. For students outside of the Japanese program, some background in history in general and Japanese history in particular is useful but not required.