Undergraduate - UnitATS2652 - Japan as empire: from Meiji to 1945

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6 points, SCA Band 1, 0.125 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Arts
Organisational Unit	Japanese Studies
Offered	Not offered in 2013
Coordinator(s)	Dr Beatrice Trefalt

Notes

Previously coded JPS2180

Synopsis

This unit introduces broad themes and debates in modern Japanese history, from the late Tokugawa period through the Meiji restoration, the growth of Empire with the annexation of Taiwan and Korea, Taisho democracy, the militarization of the early Showa period, the disastrous expansion of WWII and its immediate consequences for the emerging Japanese post-war state. Students completing this unit will have a solid background in the most important themes of the history of Modern Japan, and will be able to use this to deepen their understanding of contemporary Japanese culture and politics. The unit will also focus on refining critical reading skills, research skills and essay writing skills.

Outcomes

a solid base of knowledge in crucial events and trends of modern Japan's early history, and an awareness of the major historical debates around these events and trends
some basic skills in critical reflection on the methods of knowing and evaluating the past
research skills, critical reading skills and academic essay writing skills
an ability to produce coherent argumentation, both in writing and orally