HIST 242 - Modern Japan

Institution:

Knox College

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Description:

The emergence of Japan as a world power. A survey of the political, social and intellectual trends in the history of Japan since 1800. Topics include the collapse of the Tokugawa system, the beginnings of industrialization, Japan's relations with China and the Western powers, the Pacific War, postwar reconstruction and the making of an economic superpower. HSS; Prereq: one course in history; HIST 140 is recommended; M. Schneider

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.knox.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 341-7000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Trimester

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