May 15, 2024  
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2022-23 
    
OHIO University Graduate Catalog 2022-23 [Archived Catalog]

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HIST 5480 - Traditional Japan


Traces major elements of Japanese culture and thought from their origins, through major Chinese influence, results of medieval civil warfare (including development of Samurai values), and up to premodern workings of Japan’s sophisticated commercial economy.

Requisites:
Credit Hours: 4
Repeat/Retake Information: May not be retaken.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,PR,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Students will be able to discuss the contributions major scholars in this field have made to the study and understanding of pre and early modern Japanese history.
  • Students will become familiar with the main historical narrative and facts relative to the study of Japanese history up to the early modern period.
  • Students will improve their writing and argumentative skills, and learn the conventions and practices of historical writing.
  • Students will learn to employ critically primary and secondary sources to develop their own analysis of major topics discussed in the course.



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