HSTAS 540 A: Japanese History in Ecological Perspective

Winter 2021
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Meeting:
Th 2:30pm - 5:20pm / * *
SLN:
15554
Section Type:
Lecture
Joint Sections:
JSIS A 539 A , JSIS A 440 A , HSTAS 440 A
Instructor:
ADD CODE REQUIRED. ADD CODES ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE HISTORY GRADUATE OFFICE. REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY. NON-HISTORY GRADUATE STUDENTS MUST HAVE THE PERMISSION OF THE FACULTY INSTRUCTOR TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE. UNDERGRADUATES AND AUDITORS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO REGISTER FOR HISTORY GRADUATE COURSES. OFFERED VIA REMOTE LEARNING
Syllabus Description (from Canvas):

--Welcome to the Winter 2021 edition of Japanese History in Ecological Perspective--

Introduction. The island world of Japan offers a unique standpoint for thinking about ecological history. An ecological standpoint likewise illuminates the deep history of Japan. This course takes in the entire span of Japanese history, from the beginnings of human habitation to the present. Topics include ancient Japanese lifeways; climate and history; the development of agriculture; population and resources; Buddhist and animist views of outer and inner nature; urbanization from ancient capitals to Megacity Tokyo; industrialization and energy; and future visions. Readings include influential scholarly works and Japanese primary sources in English translation.

Format. This is a small-enrollment discussion-based seminar. For Winter 2021, it follows a Zoom-based synchronous (live) format. Sessions will not be recorded, and active discussion and presentation work is required.

Textbook. You should purchase the basic text: Conrad Totman, Japan: An Environmental History (I.B. Tauris, 2016 [paperback ed.]; ISBN: 978-1-78453-743-2).

--The WINTER 2021 course syllabus and other materials are posted to the "Files" folder.--

 

Catalog Description:
Survey of Japanese history in ecological perspective, from early times to the present. Topics include ancient Japanese lifeways; climate and history; agriculture, population, and resources; Buddhist and animist views of outer and inner nature; urbanization from ancient capitals to megacity Tokyo; industrialization and energy; and future visions. Readings include influential scholarly works and Japanese sources in English translation. Offered: jointly with JSIS A 539; W.
Credits:
5.0
Status:
Active
Last updated:
November 5, 2024 - 6:54 am