Course Details
Country:
Japan
Institution:
Waseda University
Course Title:
Japan and World War II: Historical Controversies
Course Number:
HISA241L
Course Description:
During the last 75 years, Japan has never entirely freed itself from the heritage of the Second World War. Irrespective of nationality and political leaning, the existence of Japanese aggression during the 1930s-1940s is well-known, although rarely accompanied by stable factual knowledge or critical contextualization. While some things are unknowable, we will try to expand the knowable; first outlining the history from the 1930s to the postwar period, and then examining some major issues. Of primary importance are negotiations about reparations in the 1950s, the comfort women issue, and the textbook controversy.
The primary focus will be Japan itself and southern areas, especially Southeast Asia. If possible, we will take a field trip to the Yushukan museum in the Yasukuni Shrine.
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
HIST 387
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