Instructor
Name ITO, Yutaka

Ph.D.(American History, Rutgers University - New Brunswick)
Associate Professor

Affiliation Faculty of Literature and Social Sciences
Specialization American cultural history
History of modern Japanese thought
Class Outline This course serves as an introduction to the history of Meiji Japan (1868-1912). The subjects of inquiry include major historical events, figures, modes of thought, and cultural/social trends that characterize the Meiji Era as a unique epoch in Japanese history. By participating in the course, you will learn the basic vocabulary and concepts that are necessary to examine the Meiji Era as modern Japan's most formative years. The final exam requires you to construct your own historical narrative of Meiji Japan.
Message to Students This course is primarily intended for, but not necessarily limited to, students who have some background in East Asian studies. It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you e-mail and consult me before registration in order to make sure if this course really fits your needs. My e-mail address is: yuito_shigekura_kochi@yahoo.co.jp.
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