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HIS300LF（史学 / History 300）
Modern and Contemporary History of Japan

Marco TINELLO

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school Exchange Students from Overseas Program
Attached documents
Year 2022
Class code A8501
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Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 月5/Mon.5
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 各学部・研究科等の時間割等で確認
Grade
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium

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Outline and objectives

This course explores the modern and contemporary history of Japan with a focus on its foreign relations. We examine the interrelated history of Japan with China, Korea, Ryukyu, Southeast Asia, and the Western world from the mid-1800 century to the present.

Goal

To enrich participants view of the modern and contemporary history of Japan by providing an outline and a framework to better understand the events that shaped the modern and contemporary history of Japan.

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)（学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. ）

The style of each class of this course consists of the instructor's lecture and an open-ended discussion. In the first part of the lesson, I will give a lecture on a given subject, and in the second, we will discuss a paper, which the students are required to read in advance.
Comments for assignments are given during office hours.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching：オンライン/online

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1.[オンライン/online]：Introduction

Overview of the Course and Explanation of Basic Concepts

2.[オンライン/online]：East Asian diplomacy

Japan and its traditonal relations with East Asia

3.[オンライン/online]：The Edo Period

The Tokugawa bakufu's foreign relations

4.[オンライン/online]：The Late Edo Period (1)

The arrival of the Western powers in East Asia

5.[オンライン/online]：The Late Edo Period (2)

The opening of Japan

6.[オンライン/online]：The Late Edo Period (3)

The collapse of the Tokugawa bakufu

7.[オンライン/online]：The Meiji Revolution

The establishment of the Meiji government and the creation of a modern state

8.[オンライン/online]：The Meiji Period (1)

The annexation of Ryukyu and the treaty with Korea from a global perspective

9.[オンライン/online]：The Meiji Period (2)

From the Sino-Japanese War and Russo-Japanese War to the Annexation of Korea

10.[オンライン/online]：The Taisho and Showa Eras

The Japanese empire from ascendance to collapse: The Second World War

11.[オンライン/online]：The Showa Era (1)

The American occupation and its legacy

12.[オンライン/online]：The Showa Era (2)

Changes in Japan after the Second World War

13.[オンライン/online]：Contemporary Japan

Present-day Japan and its contemporary diplomatic issues

14.[オンライン/online]：Final Presentations

Course conclusion and Final Presentations

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Students are expected to prepare for one presentation. In addition, students are expected to read the assigned readings and review materials distributed after each class. The average study time outside of class per week would be roughly 4 hours.

Textbooks

Students are expected to read the handouts and the assigned readings in place of "textbooks".

References

References will be provided for each topic in class.

Grading criteria

10% Participation
25% Presentation
20% In-class quizzes and reaction papers
45% Take-home final examination

Changes following student comments

Have reduced material to be covered, in response to student request.

Equipment student needs to prepare

Students are expected to download class materials through Google Classroom and/or HOPPI.