HIST 366 - History of Japan

Institution:

University of San Diego

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Description:

This course covers Japanese history from the Meiji Transformation in 1868 to the present. It analyzes the unique characteristics of the samurai culture, Japan's response to the West in the 19th century, and its transition into the modern era. It examines the rise of Japanese imperialism and militarism, Japanese-American relations before and after Pearl Harbor, the role of Japan's constitutional monarchy, its "economic miracle" during the post-World War II period, as well as its contemporary social and cultural development

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.sandiego.edu

Phone Number:

(619) 260-4600

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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