AAS 3853 - The Emergence of Modern Japan

Institution:

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

Subject:

Asian American Studies

Description:

3 hours; 3 credits This course is a historical study of Japan during the 19th and 20th centuries. It explores the culture, society, and politics that have contributed to the making of modern Japan. The course focuses on the modernization policy instituted in late- 19th-century Japan, the Nanjing massacre, Japan's role in World War II, American occupation of Japan, the growth of Japanese industries, and the economic problems challenging the country during the past two decades. It also examines the changes in gender roles, artistic representation, and popular culture. (This course is equivalent to HIS 3853. Students will receive credit for only one of these courses. These courses may not substitute for each other in the F grade replacement policy.) Prerequisites: Tier II in history and ENG 2150 or departmental permission.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.baruch.cuny.edu

Phone Number:

(646) 312-1000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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