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East Asian Civilization: Japan
History 138 |
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an introduction to Japanese civilization from earliest times to the 19th
century, this course will be organized around the broad categories of
"culture" and "politics" as manifested in aristocratic, warrior, and commoner
life. As we examine aspects of Japanese civilization we will consider
how culture and politics are constantly interrelated. In other words,
we will not assume "culture" and "politics" to be separate and distinct
entities that have nothing to do with each other. In fact, we will spend
a good deal of time bringing them together. Within this framework of "culture
& politics" we will survey the ways in which Japanese have over the
centuries organized themselves collectively, created meanings for private
and social existence, and given expression to thoughts and feelings in
physical and mental spaces.
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History 138, Fall 2002 |
Gore 117 MWF 10:10-11:00 |
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Munroe
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