Fall 2025 History: East Asian GU4870 section 001

JAPAN BEFORE 1600

Call Number 13109
Day & Time
Location
R 4:10pm-6:00pm
To be announced
Points 4
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor David B Lurie - e-mail, homepage
Type SEMINAR
Method of Instruction In-Person
Course Description

Spend a semester in Ancient Japan!  This tour of premodern places and spaces introduces the history of the Japanese archipelago, from the Stone Age to the 16th century C.E., through various primary source materials in translation, including archaeological sites, literary works, and the anime Princess Mononoke.  No prior knowledge of Japanese history required, and all course readings are in English.

Web Site Vergil
Department East Asian Languages and Cultures
Enrollment 25 students (22 max) as of 11:43PM Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Status Full
Subject History: East Asian
Number GU4870
Section 001
Division Graduate School of Arts and Sciences
Section key 20253HSEA4870G001