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HIST19029 History of Modern Japan

Course details

This course will present a general overview of the major themes in modern Japanese history from the Tokugawa period to contemporary times. It will begin with a discussion of Japanese cultural traditions, followed by an overview of the Tokugawa period. The rest of the course will explore: Meiji Japan, the era of Taisho and Showa democracy, the rise of militarism, World War II and the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere, the American Occupation, contemporary Japanese politics, economy, society, environment and foreign policy. You will learn, for example, why Japan invaded China, attacked Pearl Harbour and occupied SE Asia, and what explains Japan¿s economic miracle. This course is a great insight into Japan and will enhance your cultural understanding of Australia's most important trading partner.


Course at a glance
Career: Undergraduate
Credit points: 6
Requisites: Prerequisite: Minimum of 18 Units of Credit
Student Contribution Band: 1
EFTSL: 0.12500
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Course availability
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This course is not offered for this handbook year
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