Spring 2023
CRN: 15121
HIST 3764 - Modern Japan

This course is a survey of Japanese history and traditional society, and examines Japanese response to outside forces in the 19th century, development of the Japanese empire and its destruction in World War II, and the emergence of Japan as an economic world power. This course satisfies WMU Essential Studies Level 3: Connections – Global Perspectives Category.

Additional Information

Campus: Main
Schedule Type: Lecture/Lab/Discussion
Instructional Method: Traditional
Attribute: Diversity & Inclusion SLO           Global Awareness SLO           Global Perspectives           Written Communication SLO


Instructor(s): Yoshida, Takashi (Primary)

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