6731004 Oriental History
| Numbering Code | U-LET24 36731 LJ36 | Year/Term | 2022 ・ Second semester |
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| Number of Credits | 2 | Course Type | special lecture |
| Target Year | Target Student | ||
| Language | Japanese | Day/Period | Mon.4 |
| Instructor name | NAKASUNA AKINORI (Graduate School of Letters Professor) | ||
| Outline and Purpose of the Course |
A bird's-eye view of the world of the 17th century through the activities of both Dutch companies and individuals. Of the two India companies, the East India Company（VOC）tends to be the focus of attention (especially in Japan). In recent years, attention has also been focused on the activities of the West India company（WIC）, of which the old company has survived for only half a century. In this lecture, I will trace the activities of Dutch people or persons who have worked under the the companies in various parts of the world, including the Atlantic world, in chronological order. In particular, by exploring their perceptions of the world, I want to grasp the historical characteristics of the early modern world. |
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| Course Goals |
1, You can understand the significance of the Netherlands in the 17th century World 2. You can learn about the origins of “Rangaku”. |
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| Schedule and Contents |
1, Introduction 2, the world of “Rangaku” 3, 1612 Istanbul 4,1621 Agra 5, 1623 Isfahan 6, 1630s Hirado 7,1634 Ayutthaya 8, 1635 Curacao 9,1637 Recife 10, 1646 New Amsterdam 11, 1654 Ambon Island 12,1656 Beijing 13,1664 Moscow 14,1668 Dapper’s "Africa" 15, feedback |
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| Evaluation Methods and Policy | Evaluation will be based on the term paper. | ||
| Course Requirements | None | ||
| Study outside of Class (preparation and review) | By reading the reference materials instructed in the lesson, you will find out the question points as you confirm the contents of the lesson and prepare for the next lesson. | ||
