Course Overview

In this course, we will read about and discuss history of Japan starting from the formation of Japan till the end of feudal era.

Learning Achievement

- Understand the basic flow of the Japanese history.
- Learn the important historical events that have affected the Japanese society, and
- Summarize your idea of what the Japanese history means to the Japanese people.

Competence

Communication ability 25%
Ability for critical and creative thinking 25%
Broad perspective and international character 25%
Cooperative, independent, and autonomous attitudes 25%

Course prerequisites

None

Grading Philosophy

Class participation in class discussion (5%)
In-class quiz (5%)
On-line quiz (15%)
Final Examination (75%)

Course schedule

This introductory course will offer a survey of major topics in Japanese history from the Joumon Period to the end of the 19th century.
Class Introduction
Ch.1: Prehistory to Asuka
Ch.2: Nara Period
Ch.3: Heian Period
Ch.4: Kamakura Period
Ch.5: Muromachi Period
Ch.6 Azuchi Momoyama Period
Ch.7 Edo Period
pp.86 (the battle of Sekigahara ~ 100 (Meireki Fire)
Ch.7 Edo Period
pp.100 (Hokusai and Hiroshige) ~ 114 (Genroku culture)
Ch.7 Edo Period
pp. 114 (The rebellion of Oshio Heihachiro) ~ 130 (Bakumatsu)
Overall review, comprehensive quiz, and feedback

Course type

Lectures

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Yamamoto Chinami

Other information

To be announced during the first class

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university