HIST 300 - Photography, Representation, and History in the Study of Modern Japan

This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
East Asian Studies
Semester Offered: First Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 Credits
Attribute: 4SS, WADV, CD

From photography’s introduction to Japan in the mid-nineteenth century, taking and making photographs has played an important role in the construction of Japanese national and imperial identities. This seminar takes photographs as historical evidence to explore how photographic representations reimagined “Japan” and “the Japanese” during periods of revolution, imperial expansion, catastrophic war, defeat, occupation, and spectacular economic growth. Development of visual literacy in historical analysis will be emphasized.
Enrollment Limit: 14
Instructor: A. Parks
Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes