JK21005Research 1~3-Seminar (KBR/SEG)(Lecture)
| Numbering Code | G-LET36 6JK21 LE36 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Irregular, Second semester | |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | special lecture | |
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| Language | English | Day/Period | ||
| Instructor name | ERICSON, Kjell David (Graduate School of Letters Program-Specific Senior Lecturer) | |||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course |
This seminar-style course introduces students to recent approaches to the transnational study of Japanese history. In fall 2021, our focus will be on issues of migration, labor, and the environment. We will read about the history of diaspora and settler colonialism while delving into more intensive study of places beyond what might form the typical geographic focus of a course on Japanese history. In addition, the seminar is set up to be an interactive, hands-on introduction to ways of doing historical research in multi-lingual archives. A major feature of past iterations of this course has been its collaborative format, which brings students at Kyoto University into conversation with students working in parallel on topics in transnational Japanese history at Zurich University. (Please note however that the precise outlines of the collaboration for 2022-23 are not clear yet.) |
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| Course Goals |
By the end of the course, students will: Better understand recent trends in the study of transnational Japanese history, particularly with regard to the history of migration, labor, and the environment. Have greater familiarity with the process of multi-lingual historical research. This includes ways of finding sources, reading them, forming arguments, and addressing ongoing academic debates. Improve their ability to express themselves in speech and in writing. |
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| Schedule and Contents |
Week 1: Introduction Week 2: Approaches to Diaspora and Settler Colonialism Week 3: Settler Colonialism in the Japanese Empire Week 4: Diaspora and Settler Colonialism beyond the Empire Week 5: Hawaii** Week 6: Singapore** Week 7: The World of the Arafura Sea** Week 8: Central and South America** Week 9: The North American Pacific Northwest** Week 10: Returning to Categories of Diaspora and Settler Colonialism Weeks 11-13: Working on Individual Research Projects: Consultations and Peer Review Weeks 14-15: Final Presentations ** These meetings will involve hands-on discussion and collaborative assignments with Zurich University students. Due to time differences, the goal is to hold these classes in the evening starting at 18:00. Please keep this in mind. (Please note that the content and order of topics is subject to change.) |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy |
Evaluations will be based on attendance (20%), discussion participation (20%), reading responses (20%), and a final research paper (40%). To JDTS/MATS students: This is course can be taken as either reduced (4 ECTS) or full seminar (8 ECTS). Please indicate your ECTS requirement to the teacher. |
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| Course Requirements | None | |||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | This course is open both to undergraduate and graduate students, but please note that the course will feature a substantial amount of discussion in English. If you have any questions about the course please contact the instructor. | |||
| Textbooks | Textbooks/References | Most readings will be supplied as PDF files. Additional books will be available in the library. | ||
