Middlebury

FYSE1376A-F12

WWII & Japan's Long Postwar

WWII and Japan's 'Long Postwar'
With the death of Emperor Hirohito in 1989, debate re-ignited over Japan’s prewar empire, wartime atrocities, and role in the Cold War – all of which converged in the question of Japan’s “long postwar.” Through a variety of novels, films, and essays, we will explore how this question continues to serve as a paradigm for addressing questions of Japan’s postwar cultural identity, economic prosperity, and social dislocations. Our larger objective will be to analyze how the tensions between the diverse national histories, experiences, and memories of World War II continue to inform the geopolitics of East Asia today. 3 hrs. sem.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
92919
Subject Code:
FYSE
Course Number:
1376
Section Identifier:
A

Course

FYSE 1376

All Sections in Fall 2012

Fall 2012

FYSE1376A-F12 Seminar (Ward)