ASIAN 2211

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ASIAN 2211
Introduction to Japan

Course information provided by the Courses of Study 2014-2015.

This survey course provides an introduction to Japanese civilization, organized around significant moments in Japan's cultural history. Beginning with Japan's writing system and its earliest texts, the course considers the rise and fall of Japan's aristocratic and warrior cultures, urbanization and the emergence of the merchant class, Japan's rich traditions of visual culture and performing arts, and Japan's gradual transformation into a modern nation. The course ends with a look at contemporary Japanese culture and its subcultures.

When Offered Fall. (May be offered winter or summer)

Breadth Requirement (GHB)
Distribution Category (CA-AS)
Course Subfield (GE)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  9146 ASIAN 2211   LEC 001

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  •  9150 ASIAN 2211   DIS 204

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