HIST0418A-S10
Readings in Japanese History
Readings in Japanese History: Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima
America's experience in World War II began and ended with Japan, and this course emphasizes the events that marked the opening and closing of active hostilities between the two Pacific powers. Both Pearl Harbor and the dropping of the atomic bombs have generated enormous controversy, both at the time and in retrospect. Students will read and discuss a wide selection of materials that examine these events and their contexts from both Japanese and American perspectives. 3 hrs. sem.
America's experience in World War II began and ended with Japan, and this course emphasizes the events that marked the opening and closing of active hostilities between the two Pacific powers. Both Pearl Harbor and the dropping of the atomic bombs have generated enormous controversy, both at the time and in retrospect. Students will read and discuss a wide selection of materials that examine these events and their contexts from both Japanese and American perspectives. 3 hrs. sem.
- Term:
- Spring 2010
- Location:
- Munroe Hall 407(MNR 407)
- Schedule:
- 3:00pm-4:15pm on Tuesday, Thursday (Feb 8, 2010 to May 10, 2010)
- Type:
- Seminar
- Instructors:
- Neil Waters
- Subject:
- History
- Department:
- History
- Division:
- Humanities
- Requirements Fulfilled:
- AAL HIS
- Levels:
- Undergraduate
- Cross-Listed As:
- JAPN0418A-S10
- Availability:
- View availability, prerequisites, and other requirements.
- Course Reference Number (CRN):
- 22624
- Subject Code:
- HIST
- Course Number:
- 0418
- Section Identifier:
- A