History of Modern Japan

Overview

Subject area

HIW

Catalog Number

725

Course Title

History of Modern Japan

Department(s)

Description

The emergence of Japan as a world power, focusing on its relationship with the United States. Topics include samurai and warfare, Shinto, the fragility of democracy, World War II, the U.S. occupation of Japan, Japan's role in Asia, and Japanese perspectives on globalization.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Graduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Course Schedule