JAPN-239 Modern Japan: Japanese Culture and Society From A(-Bomb) to (Dragon Ball)Z

This course delves into the complexities of modern Japan, placing a particular emphasis on pivotal topics such as military conflicts, the pursuit of pacifism, the experience of nuclear victimhood, periods of foreign occupation, and the concept of social responsibility. To achieve a deeper understanding of these themes and to appreciate their varied representations, we employ a multifaceted approach. Our exploration encompasses a range of media forms, including films, radio broadcasts, literary works, and digital archives. Additionally, we will delve into a diverse array of genres, spanning from documentary and war propaganda to personal storytelling. Through these diverse lenses, we aim to cultivate a more nuanced and multifaceted understanding of these historical narratives.

Maximum Enrollment

Speaking-Intensive (20)

(Social Structural and Institutional Hierarchies, Speaking Intensive.)

Credits

1

Cross Listed Courses

CNMS-239 LIT-239

Notes

Taught in English. No knowledge of Japanese language or history required.