MODERN EAST ASIAN HISTORY*

概要

This seminar will focus on the history and aftermath of imperialist projects in East Asia. The course will focus on the emergence of imperial power in the 19th and 20th centuries with a particular emphasis on the East Asia region. We will approach this subject through thematic topics rather than through more standard chronological or placed based narrative. Topics and issues to be covered will include: can we meaningfully compare empires across space and time? How do we understand decolonization and the end of empire in comparative and historical terms? What are some of the major controversies in evaluating the legacies of empire? Whenever possible we will be open to interdisciplinary coverage of these issues.

目標

Evaluate the main intellectual traditions and historiographical approaches that have given rise to understandings and debates about empires, decolonization, postcolonialism and global history Assess the ways in which historians have responded to the idea of 'empire' and the various techniques and subject domains they have used to do so. Help students further develop their skills in carrying out library and on-line research and in presenting their work.

授業外の学習

Complete assigned readings before each session. Write brief critical summaries of assigned readings each week. Prepare notes to actively participate in discussion. ●Preparation of class materials and reading assignments (120 minutes). ●Work on class assignments ( 70minutes)

所要時間: 190 min.