{"id":27652,"date":"2026-05-13T14:29:37","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T18:29:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/history\/?post_type=cu_description&p=27652"},"modified":"2026-05-13T14:29:38","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T18:29:38","slug":"introduction-to-the-history-of-the-civilization-of-japan-%e6%97%a5%e6%9c%ac%e6%96%87%e6%98%8e%e5%8f%b2%e5%85%a5%e9%96%80","status":"publish","type":"cu_description","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/history\/description\/introduction-to-the-history-of-the-civilization-of-japan-%e6%97%a5%e6%9c%ac%e6%96%87%e6%98%8e%e5%8f%b2%e5%85%a5%e9%96%80\/","title":{"rendered":"Introduction to the History of the Civilization of Japan \u00a0\u00a0\n\n\u65e5\u672c\u6587\u660e\u53f2\u5165\u9580"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

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HIST 2806A<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 Introduction to the History of the Civilization of Japan   <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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[<\/strong>Nihon Bunmeishi Ny\u016bmon<\/strong>]  <\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fall 2026 \/ Winter 2027<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Dear Students,<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

ELEVEN <\/strong>fundamental elements inform Japan\u2019s historical evolution: location<\/strong> in the northwestern corner of the Ring of Fire<\/em>; intense tectonic\/volcanic environment<\/strong>; dearth of natural resources<\/strong>; being an island-nation<\/strong>; a complex written<\/strong> language<\/strong>; non-monotheistic<\/em><\/strong> religious duality of Shint\u014d & Buddhism<\/strong>; subservience of religion to political leadership<\/strong>; bureaucratic domination<\/strong> of state and society; existence of one \u2013 the world\u2019s oldest- imperial dynasty<\/strong>; readiness to adopt and adapt<\/em><\/strong> foreign (Chinese, then Western) institutions\/traditions ; relative racial homogeneity<\/strong>. This fascinating, full-year lecture course<\/strong> \u2013 taught in two weekly classes<\/em> – <\/strong>blends comprehensive factual information<\/strong> with topical analysis<\/strong> of the political, social, cultural (religion, mythology and art) and economic components of Japan’s history between the 6th<\/sup> century<\/strong> and 1941<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants are strongly urged to attend classes regularly. Questions and debates are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED. However, Social Networking and Eating <\/strong>are allowed ONLY <\/strong>during breaks,which usually include a musical interlude.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

GRADING <\/em><\/strong>has three <\/strong>components: I<\/strong> \u2013 One in-class<\/strong> FALL-Term (late November) identification and definition exam, <\/em><\/strong>worth 25%<\/strong> of the final grade. – II<\/strong>– One in-class WINTER-Term<\/strong> (late March) identification and definition exam <\/em><\/strong>(covering only<\/strong> materials taught in that term) and worth 25% of the final grade. III- One typewritten research essay <\/em><\/strong>due at the end of the year, worth 50%<\/strong> of the final grade and following this format: <\/strong>1 \u2013 A cover page<\/strong>. 2 \u2013 A brief opening summary. <\/strong>3 \u2013 Footnotes <\/strong>as citation style. 4 \u2013 Up to ten sources. <\/strong>There is NO <\/strong>mandatory length and NO<\/strong> email submission. AI<\/strong> may be used only as a research and preparatory tool<\/strong>. DEADLINES WILL BE STRICTLY OBSERVED<\/strong>.\u00a0 STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE ALL ASSIGNMENTS <\/em>to be in GOOD STANDING<\/em>. <\/strong>Professor Kovalio\u2019s HIST 2806A Learning Handbook – <\/em><\/strong>avaluable study tool- will be in our bookstore by August 2026.The traditional<\/em> textbook<\/strong> for the course is the classic J.W. Hall, Japan: from Prehistory to Modern Times<\/strong>. University of Michigan Press,1991 is available in the bookstore and online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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