HIST 307 - Occupied Japan, 1945-52

Semester Offered: First Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4SS, CD, WADV

This course examines the transition from war to peace following Japan’s cataclysmic defeat in World War II. The emphasis is on the rebuilding of political institutions and the transformation of society processes that took place under the watchful eye of the Allied Occupation which lasted for seven years. While considering the many ruptures with the past occasioned by Emperor Hirohito’s announcement of surrender on August 15, 1945, the course will also examine the political, social, economic, and cultural continuities that spanned the wartime/postwar divide. There will be two film screenings. Prerequisites and notes: HIST 160 or East 132.

Enrollment Limit: 12
Instructor: E. O’Dwyer

Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
East Asian Studies