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HIST301
The Family in Japanese History
HIST301 FA
Crosslistings: EAST300
Not Currently Offered
This course will examine the social construction of the
family and contingent topics, including marriage,
reproduction and the changing social positions and roles of
women and men. It will begin with a look at some of the
central theoretical issues concerning the history of the
family and then will examine separate periods: that up to
1200, with a focus on the court aristocracy; from 1200 to
1800, with a focus on the emergence of the modern family.
Readings will include literary works, a broad range of
secondary sources on Japan, as well as a number of
theoretical and comparative works.
MAJOR READINGS
THE TALE OF GENJI (selections)
THE TALE OF THE HEIKE (selections)
Enchi Fumiko, THE WAITING YEARS
Robert J. Smith & Eleanor Wiswell, THE WOMEN OF SUYE MURA
John Embree, SUYE MURA
Ronald Dore, SHINOHATA
EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Three 5-page papers, two
drafts of a 15-20 page research paper and class attendance
mandatory.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS
Students with a
background or interest in East Asian history, the history
of the family in the West, or the sociology or anthropology
of the family are encouraged to enroll; although there are
no prerequisites, those who have no background in Japanese
history will be encouraged to read a brief survey before
the beginning of the course.
COURSE FORMAT: Seminar
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Level: UG Credit: 1.00
Prerequisites:
None
Last Updated on MAR-22-1999
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