EAST 265 - The Politics of Memory

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 Credits
Attribute: 4SS

The aim of this course is to explore the complexities of war and memory from a comparative, regional perspective, with particular emphasis on East Asia. By comparing different histories and memories of war, this course will explore how public memory of wars are formed, produced, commemorated and transformed. It will also explore the political relevance of war memories on contemporary East Asian politics.
Enrollment Limit: 20
Instructor: S. Jager
Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: Any 100-level East Asian history course.