ASIAN 2211

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ASIAN 2211
Introduction to Japan

Course information provided by the 2014-2015 Catalog.

This survey course provides an introduction to Japanese civilization, organized around significant moments in Japan's cultural history. Beginning with Japan's writing system and its earliest texts, the course considers the rise and fall of Japan's aristocratic and warrior cultures, urbanization and the emergence of the merchant class, Japan's rich traditions of visual culture and performing arts, and Japan's gradual transformation into a modern nation. The course ends with a look at contemporary Japanese culture and its subcultures.


Distribution Category (CA-AS)

When Offered Fall. (May be offered winter or summer)

Breadth Requirement (GHB)

Course Subfield (GE)

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Syllabi: none

  •   Regular Academic Session.  Choose one lecture and one discussion.

  • 3 Credits Graded

  •  9146 ASIAN 2211   LEC 001

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  9147 ASIAN 2211   DIS 201

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  9148 ASIAN 2211   DIS 202

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  9149 ASIAN 2211   DIS 203

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person

  •  9150 ASIAN 2211   DIS 204

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  • Instruction Mode: In Person