Credits: History, Religion
Meeting times in Spring 2023 (subject to change): TR 3:40-5:25 PM
Faculty leaders: Eric Mullis and Sarah Griffith
OPEN PROGRAM

*all itinerary items subject to change*

This course introduces students to key aspects of Japan's social, political, religious, and artistic history. It explores the intersections of history, philosophy, and the performing arts in Japan from the mid-15th century through the World War II era. Several themes will emerge: the organization of state and society, isolation and amalgamation, and the relationship between individual and social movements. The course is excellent for students interested in learning more about East-Asian culture and cultivating an ethos of global citizenship.

Hopeful itinerary highlights:
Cosmopolitan Tokyo
Visit to Toyo University
Ancient Kyoto
Bullet Train to Hiroshima

WHY SHOULD A STUDENT JOIN THIS COURSE?
This course presents a unique opportunity to study and travel in Japan with two professors who have traveled extensively in East-Asia.

All Open Courses are available to all majors. This course may be of particular interest to: History, International Studies, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy and Religion majors.