HIST 376 Modern Japan
This course studies the current culture of modern Japan. Students will develop a critical understanding of Japanese society, identities, perspectives, ways of life, and beliefs with a particular focus on how Japan's past has shaped contemporary Japanese culture, the East Asian region, and the rest of the world, thereby helping them to develop greater cultural sensitivity, a deeper appreciation of cultural difference, and a sense of place in an interconnected world. This will be accomplished in part through the historical study of cultural products, such as Japanese art, comics, literature, and visual media. Junior/senior status recommended. Prerequisite: ENGL 102. (General Education ' World Cultures) Three credit hours.