Prospectus

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Focus 3+4: Histories of Japanese Society

Course
2009-2010

Description

In this course we examine the nature and functions of culture, religion, art and literature during and around the period of the Tokugawa shogunate (1603-1868). One focus of this course is the role of culture, religion, art and literature in enhancing political integration and a unified identity in Japan during the period from 1500 to 1900. This course examines the way that various Japanese governments, particularly the early and late Tokugawa and early Meiji states, used culture and religion to achieve political objectives of state-building. In addition, we also examine other developments in culture, religion, art and literature which occurred independently of state authority and have serious ramifications for how we look at Japan and the world in this critical period of history.

Teaching method

  • Lecture

  • Tutorial

Admission requirements

n.a.

Course objectives

  • Increased awareness and knowledge of a wide range of aspects of early-modern Japanese history;

  • Development of awareness and limited ability to deploy historical methodology in an East Asian history context;

  • Development of general academic skills including writing and research skills.

Course load

n.a.

Required reading

n.a.

Test method

Participation element (attendance, class discussion on readings (including to online forums between classes) 30%
Analytical element (Review Paper, 1,000-1,500 words) 20%
Research element (Individual Research Paper, 2,000-2,500 words) 30%
Summative element (Group Research Project) 20%

Time table

For more information, check time table.

Contact

Dhr. Dr. K. Paramore

Registration

Via U-twist, check enrollment

Blackboard

Yes