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OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2019-20 [Archived Catalog]

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HIST 5481 - Modern Japan

Political weakness of Tokugawa system leading to opening of Japan to Western trade and restoration of emperor; favorable economic and political base that allowed Japan to enter successfully into competition with European nations; Japan’s ultranationalist era, the Pacific War and postwar reconstruction. Contemporary Japan and its new role in the world.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to discuss the contributions major scholars in this field have made to the study and understanding of modern Japanese history.
  • Students will become familiar with the main historical narrative and facts relative to the study of modern Japanese history.
  • Students will improve their writing and argumentative skills, and learn the conventions and practices of historical writing.
  • Students will learn to employ critically primary and secondary sources to develop their own analysis of major topics discussed in the course.


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