ASST 021 - (CC, IS) Discover Japan: The Nexus of Japanese Culture, History, Politics and SocietySemester Hours: 3
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This interdisciplinary course introduces various aspects of the culture, history, society, and politics which have shaped modern Japan. Course materials include readings on contemporary Japan, in addition to literary texts, every day cultural practices, film, and more. When taught as part of the Hofstra in Japan study abroad program, students learn through lectures and field trips.
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ASST 021 - From Samurai to Anime: Exploring Japanese Culture, History and Politics
This course introduces Japanese culture, history, and politics from an interdisciplinary perspective, focused on topics such as, the samurai past, Japan’s transition from the pre-modern to the modern period, World War II in Asia and the Pacific, Atomic Bombing, and contemporary J-pop culture. The materials that will be used include historical documents, short stories and films. We will have extensive discussions on Japanese samurai and Godzilla movies, the latter with its connection to Atomic Bombing.
Crosslisted as HIST 177G
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