Course Description

The broad topic of this class will be "A History of Japan: Japan and the World". During this semester, we will talk about the history of Japan during the twentieth century. More precisely, the period chosen will start with the Russo-Japanese War (1905) and end with the end of Shōwa era (1989). This class will be intended for students who have no prior knowledge of Japanese history. We will try to help foreign students to understand the historical background of today's Japanese society.
The class will be given on campus. The active participation of the students will be required.