HIST 351 - Center and Periphery in Modern Japan

3 SS, CD
Second semeseter. In this class we will explore the creation of the modern Japanese state in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, and how marginal regions are involved in this process. We will also cover the nostalgia for the local, ‘lost’ Japan in the postwar period. Topics include: local vs. national histories, regional identity, changing spatial constructs and ethnic minorities. Counts toward the East Asian Studies major.

Prerequisites & Notes
Enrollment limit: 15
Consent of Instructor required.

Mr. Wert

Credits: 3 hours