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These half-papers explore a variety of narratives and approaches to understanding Japan’s history. Topics will include power politics, religions and ideologies, gender, warfare, and modernity, as well as Japan’s place in the world. In total, both half-papers offer a critical survey of Japan's history from its early beginnings to the present with a broad focus on political, intellectual and social history.
In total, both half-papers offer a critical survey of Japan's history from its early beginnings to the present with a broad focus on political, intellectual and social history.
J.6A: Japan’s Pre-modern History (Michaelmas Term)
J6A Japan’s Pre-modern History will cover Japan's classical, medieval and early modern eras, up to the 1850s. This course is split into two meetings a week - one lecture and one seminar. Through the lectures, students will be offered narratives based on the latest research, which frequently challenges conventional wisdom. It is therefore important that students attend all lectures, engage with the material covered and stay active in class.
Form and Conduct
The paper is assessed by one research essay of a maximum of 2500 words, including footnotes and excluding bibliography, due by 20 December.
J.6B: Japan’s Modern History (Lent Term)
J6B Japan’s Modern History will be devoted to Japan's modern age (1850s to the present). This course is split into two meetings a week - one lecture and one seminar. Through the lectures, students will be offered narratives based on the latest research, which frequently challenges conventional wisdom. It is therefore important that students attend all lectures, engage with the material covered and stay active in class.
Form and Conduct
The paper is assessed by one research essay of a maximum of 2500 words, including footnotes and excluding bibliography, due by the first day (Thursday) of Easter Term.
This description is subject to change, for the latest information, students should consult the Undergraduate Handbook available on the Faculty Intranet.