Course Details

Country: Japan
Institution: Waseda University
Course Title: Urban History of Tokyo
Course Number: GSSH201P
Course Description: This course is an overview of the history of modern urban space in Tokyo. We will look into the historical period one by one in each lecture. Finally each student will create a original "Urban History of Tokyo" Sugoroku, which is a traditional Japanese board game played with dice. Tokyo's urban space has various aspects. Its diversity can be understood through learning its history. You can also notice a variety of issues and problems in urban areas of contemporary Japan. The course focuses on the transition of urban spaces, social structure, industrial progress and life-style. We will refer to plenty of visual materials, such as maps, paintings, photos and videos.
Language: English
Approved Equivalent: HIST 387
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