HIST 344
Modern Japan
History
College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences
Course Description
Main themes in Japanese history from the early 19th century to the present.
When Taught
Winter Odd Years
Grade Rule
Grade Rule 8: A, B, C, D, E, I (Standard grade rule)
Min
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
3
Fixed
0
Title
Research Literature
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to analyze and interpret primary source documents.
Title
Critical Interpretation
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to interpret and discuss the meanings and historical and historiographical value of primary and secondary source texts.
Title
Critical Analysis
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to analyze historical arguments and place them in a historiographical context.
Title
Historical Knowledge of Japan from the early 19th century to the present
Learning Outcome
Students will be able to explain and analyze the major political, economic, social, and cultural developments in Japanese history from the early 19th century to the present.
