Course Description

Currently the importance of the Asian region is increasing, and many are working closely with Japan. In this semester, we will learn modern history of East Asia, mainly China, that extends to the past (from the 19th century ~). I hope the students deepen their understanding of the history and culture of various Asian regions and to gain recognition of the future and the world based on historical background.

Course Objectives

The students should understand the basic knowledge about the overview and the current state of the contemporary Asian region and aim to be able to briefly explain the change by "modernization" from historical background. Furthermore, the students should be able to take the structural point of view to rethink political, social and international relations of the modern Asia.

Grading Policy

Evaluate from final exams(50%) and the normal score (50%).
The normal point is judged from the LMS issue performance status and occasional mini reports, etc.
Explanation and commentary on LMS test will be done by presenting the relevant part of the textbook and References.

Textbook and Reference

Requirements(Assignments)

Lectures are conducted on the premise that the basic facts are confirmed, and there are many conceptual explanations such as the framework, flow, and causality. As for the basic items, please read the relevant part of the outline and prepare beforehand (About 30min to 1h). After the class, it is essential to review the contents of the explanation and the relevant sections of the briefing book, summarize them, and deepen your understanding by reading the references introduced. As the class progresses, a quiz using the LMS is set up and added to the grade evaluation, so a certain amount of time is required for review (About 1h.).
Details will l tell you the specific method at the first class.

Note

In addition to distributing materials, this lecture is sometimes conducted using PowerPoint. It is essential for students to learn voluntarily, such as by reading reference materials introduced in class outside of class hours.
In the classroom, please take off your hat, refrain from using electronic devices such as smartphones, and refrain from talking so as not to disturb the lecture.

Schedule