JAP114 History of Japan

Faculty of Arts
Spring 2016
Extent and Intensity
2/0. 4 credit(s). Type of Completion: zk (examination).
Teacher(s)
doc. Mgr. Ivan Rumánek, PhD. et PhD (lecturer)
Guaranteed by
doc. PhDr. Luboš Bělka, CSc.
Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Supplier department: Department of Japanese Studies – Asia Studies Centre – Faculty of Arts
Timetable
Thu 15:50–17:25 C33
Prerequisites
JAP103 Introduction to Japan. Studies
The student would ideally have finished the Intro to Japanese Studies course, though this is not a prerequisite. It also ideal if the student finishes tje Japanese History course before taking Japanese Literature.
Course Enrolment Limitations
The course is also offered to the students of the fields other than those the course is directly associated with.
The capacity limit for the course is 70 student(s).
Current registration and enrolment status: enrolled: 0/70, only registered: 0/70, only registered with preference (fields directly associated with the programme): 0/70
fields of study / plans the course is directly associated with
Course objectives
The course offers a general introduction to the issue of Japanese history, from its oldest times through the first half of the 20th century. It gives a general overview of fundamental historical, economic, social and cultural aspects. The student will attain knowledge about individual periods, important events and personalities. After finishing the course, the student will be able to identify the periods of Japanese history; to locate important figures, events and processes in the general context of Japansese history; evaluate the importance of historical phenomena and personalities in the context of Japanese history.
Syllabus
  • 1. Introduction;
  • 2. prehistoric Japan, Joumon;
  • 3. Yayoi and Kofun;
  • 4. Asuka, Nara;
  • 5. Heian period, first half;
  • 6. Heian period, second half, Kamakura shogunate;
  • 7. Muromachi period;
  • 8. Warring States;
  • 9. Edo shogunate;
  • 10. crisis of the Edo shogunate;
  • 11. Meiji period and the development leading to the War in the Pacific;
Literature
  • Mason, R. H. P; Caiger, J. G. Dějiny Japonska. Praha : Fighters Publications, 2007.
  • CRAIG, Albert M. Dějiny Japonska. Edited by Edwin O. Reischauer, Translated by David Labus - Jan Sýkora. Vyd. 2., dopl. Praha: Lidové noviny, 2006, 476 s. ISBN 9788071065135. info
Teaching methods
Lectures, video projections, readings from period sources
Assessment methods
Final written/oral exam as assigned by the tutor. Students are expected and required to attend seminar classes of this course.
Language of instruction
Czech
Further comments (probably available only in Czech)
Study Materials
The course is taught annually.
General note: Ideální je před tímto kurzem absolvovat kurz JAP103 Úvod do japanistiky!!!.
The course is also listed under the following terms Spring 2010, Spring 2011, Spring 2012, Spring 2013, Spring 2014, Spring 2015, Spring 2017, Spring 2018, Spring 2019, Spring 2020.
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