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History of Japan [GLOR2853]
[30h] 4 credits

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This course is taught in the 2nd semester

Teacher(s):

Michèle Lauwers

Language:

French

Level:

Second cycle

>> Aims
>> Main themes
>> Content and teaching methods
>> Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
>> Other credits in programs

Aims

To provide the student with an in-depth knowledge of the development of Japanese society since its origin in order to better understand the pervasive aspects of this culture in present-day Japan. Moreover an introduction to comparative analysis will give the student an opportunity to further Asian studies, and to better understand the differences and commonalities of the development of Japan and the western world.

Main themes

Introduction to political, economic and cultural history of Japan from proto-historic times till the XVIth century. Emphasis will be given to the mix between the Sino-Korean heritage and the originality of this culture, on the one hand, and, on the other hand on the characteristics surviving in contemporary Japan.

Content and teaching methods

Introduction to political, economic and cultural history of Japan from proto-historic times till the XVIth century. Emphasis will be given to the mix between the Sino-Korean heritage and the originality of this culture, on the one hand, and, on the other hand on the characteristics surviving in contemporary Japan.

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Evaluation : Oral exam (preparation time 15 to 30 minutes).
Teaching materials : syllabus and bibliography.

Other credits in programs

HORI22

Deuxième licence en langues et littératures orientales (philologie et histoire orientales)

(4 credits)

HORI2M1

Master en langues et littératures anciennes, orientation "orientales"

(4 credits)



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