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 the 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 first classe will be given on demand, through the LMS. The next classes should be given in the classroom.