Objectives: To cultivate historical thinking by analyzing the structural characteristics of Japanese politics, diplomacy, economics, and society in the first half of the 20th century in the context of the relationship between imperialization and nationalism, and to acquire a perspective on contemporary international society in the midst of globalization.
1 Understanding the structural features of politics and foreign policy in the context of the relationship between constitutionalism and empire.
2To understand the structural features of Japanese capitalism and its changing process.
3To understand the characteristics of modernizing and popularizing society and culture.
Outline:
General or Specialized :General
Required, Elective, etc. : Required subjects
Relationship with Educational Objectives : this class is equivalent to
(1) Cultivate human creative talent, rich in practical abilities
(5) Attain a global perspective and understanding of social development
(7) Develop communication and presentation abilities
Relationship with JABEE programs : The main goals of learning / education in this class are (B), B-2
Course outline :By studying the history of Japan in the first half of the 20th century from the point of view of the correlation between imperialization and nationalism, we aim to acquire knowledge that will guide us as we live in the future, and to develop our humanity from a global perspective.
Style:
Course method : Students should be able to construct a coherent picture of the content of the objectives indicated in the textbooks and supplementary handouts.
Grade evaluation method :Examinations 4 times a year 100% (25% x 4) In principle, students are not allowed to bring their own documents to the regular examinations. However, students may be allowed to bring in their own notes, etc., only when there are situations in which proactive preparation is deemed necessary in order to measure the level of achievement.
Notice:
Course advice : This course is compulsory for the completion of the second year .
To have an attitude of taking a stand on the facts, free of subjectivity. Being able to organise the facts in one's own way and present a coherent picture of the person and events. To discover the meaning of studying history.
Foundanatial subjects: World History(1st year), Ethics(1st),
Attendance advice: It is not easy to find joy in learning if you are passive. It is important to remember that learning will only become cultured if you are willing to learn. If you are late for a class, you should be aware that you will not be penalized for being late.
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Theme |
Goals |
| 1st Semester |
| 1st Quarter |
| 1st |
Guidance from the syllabus and the direction of Japan's modernisation |
To understand the general direction of modernisation as envisaged by Japan with the opening of the country.
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| 2nd |
The Formation of the Imperial Japanese Constitution and Features of Constitutional Government (1) |
To understand the premises for the formation of the Imperial Constitution of Japan and its basic features.
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| 3rd |
The Formation of the Imperial Japanese Constitution and Features of Constitutional Government (2) |
Understanding of clan politics and the establishment of political parties.
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| 4th |
Sino-Japanese War (1) |
To understand the significance of Japan's foreign and defence policy and the Sino-Japanese conflict over the Korean Peninsula.
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| 5th |
Sino-Japanese War (2) |
To learn about the Sino-Japanese War and to understand its significance.
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| 6th |
The Establishment of Japanese Capitalism and its Characteristics |
To understand the characteristics of industrial society as established through policies for the promotion of industry and wealth.
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| 7th |
Mid-term examinations |
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| 8th |
Return of answers and examination commentary for the first semester's midterm exams. Russo-Japanese War (1) |
To understand the relationship between the Powers and China, a precondition for the Russo-Japanese War
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| 2nd Quarter |
| 9th |
Russo-Japanese War (2) |
To learn about the Russo-Japanese War and to understand its significance.
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| 10th |
Merger of the Korean peninsula |
To understand the process of imperialisation. To gain knowledge of the Chinese Revolution.
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| 11th |
Taisho Democracy |
To understand the formation and development of the movement to advance constitutional politics.
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| 12th |
The Development of Japanese Capitalism |
To understand the characteristics of the structure of industry and the nature of labour that supports it.
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| 13th |
World War I (1) |
To understand the background and development of the First World War and the purpose of Japan's involvement in the war.
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| 14th |
World War I (2) |
A multifaceted understanding of the First World War and the Russian Revolution and their impact on Japan.
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| 15th |
First semester exam |
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| 16th |
The return of answers to the first semester's final examinations and exam commentary. Japan in the interwar years(1) |
To understand the development of social movements in the inter-war period.
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| 2nd Semester |
| 3rd Quarter |
| 1st |
Japan in the interwar years(2) |
To understand the establishment and characteristics of party politics in the inter-war period.
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| 2nd |
Japan in the interwar years(3) |
To understand the features of the international order in the inter-war period and the changes in Japanese diplomacy.
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| 3rd |
Japan in the interwar years(4) |
Understanding of social change and cultural popularisation.
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| 4th |
The Great Depression and Japanese capitalism(1) |
To understand the business cycle and the flow of fiscal and monetary policy after World War.
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| 5th |
The Great Depression and Japanese capitalism(2) |
To understand the causes and development of the Showa Depression and its impact on society.
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| 6th |
The Manchurian Incident and the Sino-Japanese War (1) |
To understand the situation in China after the Chinese Revolution and Japan's expansion into the continent.
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| 7th |
The Manchurian Incident and the Sino-Japanese War (2) |
To understand the political process leading to the end of party politics.
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| 8th |
mid-term exam |
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| 4th Quarter |
| 9th |
Mid-term exam papers returned and exam commentary. The Manchurian Incident and the Sino-Japanese War (3) |
Understand the social changes brought about by the prolonged war.
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| 10th |
Asia Pacific War |
To understand the background and development of the Second World War and the start of the Asia-Pacific War.
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| 11th |
Wartime Society and Resistance Movements |
Understand the social, economic and resistance movements during the war.
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| 12th |
Front expansion and defeat |
To understand the development of the 'Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere' and the process of wartime civilian life, ground warfare and war defeat.
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| 13th |
Occupied Japan |
To understand the formation of the new international order and the Cold War. To understand demilitarisation and democratisation and national life
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| 14th |
Constitutional Law and the People |
To understand the process of enactment of the Japanese Constitution and its economic and social reforms.
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| 15th |
final exam |
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| 16th |
Return of answers to late stage exams and exam commentary |
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