Course Overview

This course considers the formation and changes in multicultural society in pre- and post-war Japan from the perspective of the field of history (historians).

Learning Achievement

Enable students to determine the issues discussed from the perspective of the field of history (historians) with regard to the formation of and changes in multicultural society in pre- and post-war Japan, and to be able to explain them.

Competence

Related to major competences: “2. Cultural phenomena analytical ability” and “3. Intercultural problem-solving ability.”

Course prerequisites

Grading Philosophy

Students will be assessed based on a test (60%) and comment sheet submitted in each class (40%).

Course schedule

Students will deepen their understanding of pre- and post-war Japan as a multiethnic/multicultural society and of “multicultural coexistence” in Japan from the year 2000 onward.
Guidance
Post-2000 “multicultural coexistence” notion in Japan (1): how has it developed?
Post-2000 “multicultural coexistence” notion in Japan (2): its characteristics
Post-2000 “multicultural coexistence” notion in Japan (3): views of the majority
Post-war Japan as a multicultural society (1): the formation of an ethnic Korean society in Japan
Post-war Japan as a multicultural society (2): the work of historians in Japan
Post-war Japan as a multicultural society (3): the perception of the majority
Pre-war Japan as a multiethnic/multicultural society (1): its form
Pre-war Japan as a multiethnic/multicultural society (2): views of the majority
Summary

Course type

Lectures

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Park Sunmi

Other information

Site for Inquiry

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