EALC 074 - History of Kyoto

Institution:

University of Pennsylvania

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Description:

Hurst. For over a thousand years, the city of Kyoto served as the capital of Japan. For most of this time it was the primary urban settlement of the country, the residence of the nation's political and social elite, and the site of most cultural activity. This course is a survey of the establishment and development of the city of Kyoto, cast within the broader context of Japanese history, and will proceed chronologically. Topics include: Founding a New Capital; the City of Prince Genji; Kyoto under Warrior Rule; the Rise of Kyoto Merchants; Kyoto under Seige; Entertainers, Priests, and Poets; Kyoto and the Meiji Restoration; Modernizing Kyoto; etc.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.upenn.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 898-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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