Keio University Syllabus and Timetable

MODERN HISTORY OF DIPLOMATIC AND CULTURAL RELATIONS BETWEEN JAPAN AND THE WORLD

SubtitleModern History of Diplomatic and Cultural Relations between Japan and the World
Lecturer(s)OHTA, AKIKO
Credit(s)2
Academic Year/Semester2023 Spring
Day/PeriodMon.4
CampusMita
Class FormatFace-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person)
Registration Number55576
Faculty/Graduate SchoolINTERNATIONAL CENTER
Year Level2, 3, 4
Course DescriptionA course to aim to learn the introductory and comprehensive view of the history of diplomatic and cultural relations between Japan and the World in the latter half of the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century.
K-Number CIN-CO-00153-212-03
Course AdministratorFaculty/Graduate SchoolCININTERNATIONAL CENTER
Department/MajorCO
Main Course NumberLevel0Faculty-wide
Major Classification0Other Course
Minor Classification15International Center Course (Humanities) - History
Subject Type3Elective subject
Supplemental Course InformationClass Classification2Lecture
Class Format1Face-to-face classes (conducted mainly in-person)
Language of Instruction2English
Academic Discipline03History, archaeology, museology, and related fields

Course Contents/Objectives/Teaching Method/Intended Learning Outcome

The course aims to provide an introductory and comprehensive view of the history of diplomatic and cultural relations between Japan and the World in the nineteenth century and the beginning of the twentieth century. A basic knowledge of Japanese history is desirable, but no previous knowledge of this particular subject will be assumed. A small amount of reading will be expected each week.
In April, the course will be basically Online (On-demand and Real-time Zoom), and from May through July face-to-face. Further details of [On-demand] or [Zoom] classes will be announced at the beginning of the semester. Students are expected to attend the classes, to participate in discussions, to submit short assignments from time to time, to choose a research project of their own choosing and hand in a semester-end paper of about 2,500 (~ 3,000) words by the end of the semester. (The number of words excludes notes and bibliography, and the paper should be written in a formal style, with reference notes and a list of bibliography. )
Although optional, students are also encouraged to make a brief presentation during the semester. (Further details will be announced in class.)

The course plan below is a guideline, and the details are subject to change depending on the circumstances. The number of On-Demand classes and Zoom classes are also subject to change, depending on the circumstances. The students are expected to check the announcements, and follow the instructions.

Course Plan

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Textbooks

Printed materials will be distributed online.

Reference Books

A book list will be provided in class online.

Lecturer's Comments to Students

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