Middlebury

HIST0312A-S14

Tokyo Between History & Utopia

Tokyo: Between History and Utopia
In this course we will explore the history of Tokyo—from its "prehistory" as a small castle town in the 16th century to the cosmopolitan metropolis of the 20th century—and trace how Tokyo has captured the imagination as a space of possibility, of play, and for many, of decadence. Through a range of sources, including films, novels, ethnographies, and historical essays, we will use Tokyo as a "site" (both urban and ideological) through which to explore broader questions related to capitalist modernity, the formation of the nation-state, cultural identity, gender politics, and mass-culture. 3 hrs. sem.
Course Reference Number (CRN):
22332
Subject Code:
HIST
Course Number:
0312
Section Identifier:
A

Course

HIST 0312

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Spring 2014

HIST0312A-S14 Seminar (Ward)