HIST 4810 - Japanese History Through Film and Literature

Institution:

Western Michigan University

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Description:

This course utilizes Japanese film and fiction in order to foster an understanding of important social, cultural, and political developments in Japanese history. While the representations in these films and fictional accounts may not accurately reflect the reality of the times they represent, students in the course will gain an understanding of some aspects of Japanese society and history, as well as how modern Japanese artists and audiences depict the past. The course also explores how the films and literature of modern Japan reveal the changing Japanese social and political attitudes in recent times. Credits: 3 hours

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.wmich.edu

Phone Number:

(269) 387-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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