Spring 2020 - HIST 471W D100
Women in Japanese History (1600-1952) (4)
Class Number: 4676
Delivery Method: In Person
Overview
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Course Times + Location:
Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–1:20 p.m.
Burnaby
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Instructor:
Janice Matsumura
jmatsumu@sfu.ca
1 778 782-5814
Office: AQ 6008
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Prerequisites:
45 units including nine units of lower division history.
Description
CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:
The history of Japan from 1600 to the mid 20th century with a focus on the economic, social, cultural and political contributions of women. Writing.
COURSE DETAILS:
This course examines economic, social, cultural and political developments in Japan from 1600 until the mid-20th century. Although students may at the end of the course have constructed for themselves a “history of Japanese women,” the primary goal of this course is to provide them with an opportunity to re-examine some narratives of Japanese history by focusing on a specific group – in this case, women.
Recommended: While it is NOT a prerequisite for this course, students will benefit by having taken a course on Japan (e.g. HIST 206/ HIST 236) prior to this one.
Grading
- Seminar presentation/participation: Presentation(s) 10%, Participation 25% 35%
- Five Page MAXIMUM (double-spaced) Analysis of Selected Readings 15%
- Ten Page MAXIMUM (double-spaced) Essay plus Bibliography 35%
- Five Page MAXIMUM (double-spaced) Examination 15%
Materials
REQUIRED READING:
Andrew Gordon, A modern history of Japan: from Tokugawa times to the present. Available as an e-book through the SFU library: https://ebookcentral-proquest-com.proxy.lib.sfu.ca/lib/sfu-ebooks/detail.action?docID=4963133
Articles/chapters/dvds on CANVAS or may be borrowed from instructor
Registrar Notes:
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