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Japan, East Asia, and the Pacific World
HIST 210
Spring 2022
MWF 8:00-9:50
Robert André LaFleur Office Hours:
Morse Ingersoll 206 Monday 12:00-13:30
363-2005 Wednesday 12:00-13:30 lafleur@beloit.edu ...or by appointment
363-2005 Wednesday 12:00-13:30 lafleur@beloit.edu ...or by appointment
Required Books
Benedict, Ruth. The Chrysanthemum and the Sword
Berry, Mary Elizabeth. Japan in Print
Bestor, Theodore. Neighborhood Tokyo
Bestor, Theodore. Tsukiji: The Fish Market at the Center of the World
Bix, Herbert. Hirohito and the Making of Modern Japan
Dower, John. Embracing Defeat: Japan in the Wake of World War II
Keene, Donald. Emperor of Japan: Meiji and His World, 1852-1912
Lu, David. Japan: A Documentary History.
McCullough, Helen. Classical Japanese Prose: An Anthology
McCullough, Helen. Classical Japanese Prose: An Anthology
Ohnuki-Tierney, Emiko. Rice as Self: Japanese Identities Through Time
Rupp, Katherine. Gift-Giving in Japan
Stalker, Nancy. Japan: History and Culture
Winchester, Simon. The Pacific.
All books are on library reserve
On Library Reserve—Required Reading/Watching
Lu, David, Japan: A Documentary History
LaFleur, Robert, Great Mythologies of the World: East Asia and the Pacific
On Library Reserve—Required Reading/Watching
Lu, David, Japan: A Documentary History
LaFleur, Robert, Great Mythologies of the World: East Asia and the Pacific
Course Description
This course will examine Japanese history and culture in the context of the wider East Asian world. We will begin with early Japanese history and the influence of both Korea and China on early Japanese institutions. In an even broader perspective, we will consider Japan (and East Asia's) role in a complex Pacific world, and how that region has shaped the world at large—from cultural and military forces to environmental issues, trade, and development.
We will then examine the development of Japan’s indigenous traditions during the Heian (794-1185), Kamakura (1185-1333), and Ashikaga (1336-1568) periods. The second half of the course will deal with modern Japanese history and culture, paying equal attention to historical and ethnographic materials, and taking a careful look at the development of the Kanto and Kansai regions in modern Japanese history and culture. Throughout the course we will use examples from the Japanese language—spoken phrases, the two major syllabaries (hiragana and katakana), and kanji, or Chinese characters—to analyze Japanese history and culture in a linguistic context.
We will then examine the development of Japan’s indigenous traditions during the Heian (794-1185), Kamakura (1185-1333), and Ashikaga (1336-1568) periods. The second half of the course will deal with modern Japanese history and culture, paying equal attention to historical and ethnographic materials, and taking a careful look at the development of the Kanto and Kansai regions in modern Japanese history and culture. Throughout the course we will use examples from the Japanese language—spoken phrases, the two major syllabaries (hiragana and katakana), and kanji, or Chinese characters—to analyze Japanese history and culture in a linguistic context.
Evaluation
Quizzes 10% Every Class Session
Pacific Essay 5% Week One
Pacific Essay 5% Week One
Source Letter 15% Week Five
Exam I 10% Week Seven
Rice as Culture Essay 20% Week Nine
Rice as Culture Essay 20% Week Nine
Source Paper 30% Week Fifteen
Exam II 10% Week Sixteen
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History 210
Japan, East Asia, and the Pacific World
Spring 2022
Week I
(January 24-28)
(January 24-28)
Monday, January 24
Winchester, The Pacific (read entire book before class)
Prologue: The Lonely Sea and the Sky
Author's Note: On Carbon
The Great Thermonuclear Sea
Mr. Ibuka's Radio Revolution
The Ecstasies of Wave Riding
A Dire and Dangerous Irritation
Farewell, All My Friends and Foes
Echoes of a Distant Thunder
Author's Note: On Carbon
The Great Thermonuclear Sea
Mr. Ibuka's Radio Revolution
The Ecstasies of Wave Riding
A Dire and Dangerous Irritation
Farewell, All My Friends and Foes
Echoes of a Distant Thunder
How Goes the Lucky Country?
The Fires in the Deep
A Fragile and Uncertain Sea
Of Masters and Commanders
Epilogue: The Call of the Running Tide
The Fires in the Deep
A Fragile and Uncertain Sea
Of Masters and Commanders
Epilogue: The Call of the Running Tide
Wednesday, January 26
Stalker, Japan: History and Culture, 1-27
Early Japan
Winchester, The Pacific (continue book discussion from Monday) Friday, January 28
Clan Meetings (I'll explain "clans" on the first day of class)
Winchester, The Pacific (review the book before your clan meeting)
Come to MI 207 at 9:00 TODAY!
[1] Address the following matters:
(a) Discuss how you will approach your 1,000-word (three page) "miniature" review essay, answering the question "What is the Pacific" in any way that you want, so long as you discuss some aspect(s) of the book.
(b) Discuss how you approach writing and revision.
[2] Write a short version of your answers to the above prompts (a few sentences per item), and send it to me by noon on Friday xx as an email attachment.
Discuss how you will approach your 1,000-word (three page) "miniature" review essay, answering the question "What is the Pacific" in any way that you want, so long as you discuss some aspect(s) of the book.
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1,000-word "miniature" review essay examining one question:
"What is the 'Pacific?"
This should be written as a brief, but well-structured
academic essay, and not an informal work.
Due by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 30
"What is the 'Pacific?"
This should be written as a brief, but well-structured
academic essay, and not an informal work.
Due by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 30
Week II
(31 January-4 February)
Monday, January 31
Round and Square Click for separate Round and Square Syllabus Important
New York Review of Books (nothing until next week).
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The following links, .pdf files, and instructions were sent on Saturday 1/29
Great Mythologies of the World (on library reserve): Lectures 42-43 (check your email for the link)
42: Japanese Tales of Purity and Defilement
43: Gods, Rice, and the Japanese State
Mills, The Sociological Imagination
Appendix
Appendix
Collingwood, Autobiography
History as the Self-Knowledge of the Mind
Cohen, History in Three Keys
History as the Self-Knowledge of the Mind
Cohen, History in Three Keys
Preface
Prologue
Nagel, What is it like to be a bat?
LaFleur, "Historiography, Temporality, and Decision-Making Across Global Pasts"
Wednesday, February 2
Great Mythologies of the World (on library reserve): Lectures
37: Culture and Cosmos in Chinese History
Stalker, Japan: History and Culture, 28-49
Forging a Centralized StateLu, Japan: A Documentary History: 3-79
Amaterasu and Susano-o
The Seventeen Article Constitution, 604 AD
Okuninushi-no-Mikoto and Izumo
The Eastern Expedition of Emperor Jimmu
From the History of Wei
Conquest of the Eastern Frontier…
From the Engishiki The Seventeen Article Constitution, 604 AD
The Reform Edict of Taika, 646 AD
The Administrative System, 718 AD
The Law of the Households
Preface to Kojiki, 712 AD
From the Manyoshu
Temmu’s Propagation of Buddhism, 676-685 AD
Sutra of the Golden Light…
Erection of Provincial Temples
A Parable of the Burning House
Directions to the Teachings of Three Doctrines…
Ennin's Diary of His Pilgrimage to China
Statement of Opinion on Twelve Matters, 914
Regulations Concerning Trade with Pohai, 828
Diary of Lady Murasaki, 1008-1010
Observations on the Heian Capital, 982
Daily Observance, Last Testament…
How a Priest Put the Magic Incantation
About Aotsune (Sir Evergreen)
How a Sparrow Repaid Its Debt of Gratitude
Just do a quick read to get the main points; we'll discuss details in class.
Friday, February 4
McCullough, Classical Japanese Prose: 27-37
Tales of the Bamboo Cutter
9:00 AM (note the time)
Clan Meetings
[1] Address the following matters:
(a) Now that you have begun the (very important) compilation of Japanese literature (Helen McCullough's Classical Japanese Prose), write down (and then discuss with your group) some reflections on the "Tale of the Bamboo Cutter." It is a key text in all of Japanese literature (and history).
(b) Now, think about what you have learned about Japanese mythology, and relate it to your reading in the "Tale of the Bamboo Cutter."
(c) Think back to class on Wednesday, and discuss (briefly) what general area you might want to focus on for your final assignment (education, gender, warfare, politics, or others).
(d) Your letter will be due in a bit more than three weeks. To whom will you write it (say a bit about it, even if it is the same as Wednesday, with your group).
[2] Write a short version of your answers to the above prompts (a few sentences per item), and send it to me by noon on Friday 2/4 as an email attachment.
Week III
(February 7-11)
Monday, February 7
Round and Square Click for separate Round and Square Syllabus
Wednesday, February 9Great Mythologies of the World (on library reserve): Lecture 38
38: Chinese Heroes, Kings, and Destroyers
McCullough, Classical Japanese Prose: 38-155
Stalker, Japan: History and Culture, 50-78
The Rule of TasteLu, Japan: A Documentary History: 81-116
Allotment Land (Kubunden)…
Allotment Land (Kubunden)…
Plan to Cultivate One Million Cho…
Land Held for Three Generations…
Private Ownership of Reclaimed Land, 743
Proscription of Private Ownership of Land, 765
Privilege of Tax Immunity (Fuyu), 951 and 953
Immunity from Entry by Public Officials…
Establishment of a Shoen, 845, 920, and 1042
Commendation of a Shoen
Commendation of a Shoen
Edict to Curtail Spread of Shoen, 902
Provincial Governors Not Permitted to Interfere…
Lands Occupied by Private Parties …
Emergence of Tato, 859 and 1091
Management of Shoen by Tato
Establishment of Myoden, 1000
The Kondei System
Proscription Against Heian Nobility…
Master of His Retainers, 1114
Establishment of Relationship…
Rewarding the Vassals, 1180
Proclamation of Yorimoto's Rule over Kanto…
Establishment of the Samurai-dokoro, 1180
Building for Kumon-jo, 1184
Establishment of Monchu-jo, 1184
Appointment of Protectors and Stewards…
Goseibai Shikimoku--Formulary…
Wednesday, February 9
38: Chinese Heroes, Kings, and Destroyers
McCullough, Classical Japanese Prose: 38-155
Tales of Ise
A Tosa Journal
The Gossamer Journal A Tosa Journal
Friday, February 11
(For Students with No Background in Japanese)
Tuttle, Hiragana and Katakana, 7-25 (.pdf file) (just skim through the introductory material)
Introductory Material
a-ko
(For Students in First or Second-Year Japanese)
Jorden, Reading Japanese, Lesson 1 (pages 1-9)
Most of you will find this material quite easy, but just be patient. The most important parts are the lists of words, and getting good at immediate recognition (I will explain this in more detail next week).
(For Students with Three or More Years of Japanese)
Jorden, Reading Japanese, Lessons 1-8
For those of you in third year or beyond, go quickly, looking through all eight lessons on katakana until you "hit the wall" and feel that you could use some review (then we can discuss strategies going forward). The goal is immediate recognition (not "decoding"). Just see how it goes this week, and get a sense of how comfortable you are with the katakana in the book.
9:00 AM (note the time)
Clan Meetings
[1] Address the following matters:
(a) How are you doing with learning history from primary source materials? We'll really double down on how to get better at it next week, but, now that you have used both the Lu sources and the McCullough sources, imagine explaining how you do it to your letter reader.
(b) Write a bit about how your writing practice went. Don't worry too much about what went right or "wrong" (we'll get into that next week), but just focus on what you'd like to get better at as you continue your studies (for those of you who aren't studying Japanese, just worry about the first part of this question).
(c) Your letter will be due in a little more than two weeks. Write a very brief outline of how you will structure it.
[2] Write a short version of your answers to the above prompts (a few sentences per item), and send it to me by noon on Friday 2/11 as an email attachment.
Week IV
(February 14-18)
Monday, February 14
Stalker, Japan: History and Culture, 79-111
The Rise and Rule of the Warrior Class Lu, Japan: A Documentary History: 117-179
Ojo Yoshu, or the Essentials of Salvation
The Ancients Not Necessarily Our Superiors
Nembutsu and the Founding of a New Sect
The Short Letter (Isshi Koshosoku)
A Catechism
On the Salvation of Women
Doubts Expressed by a Believer of Nembutsu..
From the Tannisho
Conversation with the Master
Nichiren's Letter to Lord Nanjo
Efficacy of Simple-Hearted Faith
The Lotus of Perfect Truth
Buddhism with Japan as Its Center
Jito Ukedokoro, 1308
On Matters Relating to the Annual Rent..
Shitaji Chubun, 1318
The Tokusei Edict of Einin, 1297
Scribbling on the Dry River Bed of Nijo
Kemmu Shikimoku, 1336
Appointment of Shugo, 1336
On Matters Relating to Shugo…
Increase in the Powers of the Shugo
Adoption of the Law of Sharing Rent, 1352
Shugo-uke (Contract for Shugo), 1402
Contrast Between the Prosperity of Samurai…
Matters Relating to the Sale of Title Deeds to Fields
Sale of Hyakusho Shiki on Certain Fields, 1480
A Covenant for the So (Village Governing Assoc.)…
Joint Petition by Farmers, 1407
Substitution of Money to Pay Taxes, 1353
Determination of Equivalent Money Value for Rice
Money Draft, 1468
Land Owners and Pawnshops
Peasant Uprisings
Fighting for Tokusei, 1441
Rise of Chi (Market) c. 1415
Disputes Between Two Za, 1405
Soryo System of Divided Patrimony
A Deed of Transfer…, 1330
Voluntary Renunciation of Inheritance, c. 1279
Challenging Traditional Authority
Seizure of Shoen
The Seventeen-Article Injunction…
Hojo Soun’s Twenty-One Article Injunction…
McCullough, Classical Japanese Prose: 288-339
The Confessions of Lady Nijo
The Confessions of Lady Nijo
39: Peasant Folktales and Chinese Scholarship
McCullough, Classical Japanese Prose: 156-250
Sei Shonagon's Pillow Book
A Tale of Flowering Fortunes
Friday, February 18
(For Students with No Background in Japanese)
Tuttle, Hiragana and Katakana, 26-32 (.pdf file)
sa-to
(For Students in First or Second-Year Japanese)
Jorden, Reading Japanese, Lesson 2 (pages 10-22)
Again, most of you will find this material quite easy, but remain patient. Focus on reading even these "review materials" effortlessly, without any "decoding." Jorden is stressing an approach to reading that is very valuable for historians (and anthropologists...and everyone).
(For Students with Three or More Years of Japanese)
Jorden, Reading Japanese, Lesson 9 (pages 90-112)
For those of you in third-year Japanese and beyond, focus on reading effortlessly, without any "decoding" in even these (admittedly basic) kanji and kana. Jorden is stressing an approach to reading that is very valuable for historians (and anthropologists...and everyone).
9:00 AM (note the time)
Clan Meetings
[1] Address the following matters:
(a) Discuss your writing/reading practice with your clan group. What is working? What is not (and might be adapted or altered going forward? Are you reading these fairly straightforward materials effortlessly, or are you still "decoding" a bit?
(b) Discuss your letter recipient, and some of the challenges you will have in "teaching" the material to that particular reader. Remember that the "challenges" can work in many different ways; your job is to "make it make sense" to your specific reader.
(c) Jot down a few ideas about how you might write your "chatty" first paragraph as you get things started ("I am fine...I'll bet you never expected a letter from me..."). Then, write your transition sentence or sentences, which will move the letter to the subject matter of our course. Write out a draft of those sentences.
[2] Write a short version of your answers to the above prompts (a few sentences per item), and send it to me by noon on Friday 2/18 as an email attachment.
Week V
(February 21-25)
Monday, February 14
Stalker, Japan: History and Culture, 112-143
Disintegration and Reunification Lu, Japan: A Documentary History: 180-228
Takeda Shingen’s Control of Kai, 1547
Takeda Shingen’s Control of Kai, 1547
The Hundred Article Code of Chosokabe, 1597
Compulsory Military Service Decreed by..
Nobunga’s Destruction of Hieizan, 1571
Removal of Barriers, 1568
Free Market and Abolition of Za, 1577
Collection of Swords, 1588
Toyotomi Hideyoshi’s Vermilion Seal Letter…
Nagamasa on Cadastral Survey, 1590
Nagamasa on Cadastral Survey, 1590
Cadastral Survey, 1598
Census-Taking, 1591
Edict on Change of Status, 1591
Control of Daimyo, 1595
Control of Mt. Koya, 1585
Limitation on the Propagation of Christianity…
Expulsion of the Missionaries, 1587
St. Francis Xavier’s View of Japanese, c. 1550
Cosme de Torres on Japanese Receptivity, c. 1550
Alessandro Valignano on Japanese Prudence…
Alessandro Valignano on Patience and…
Alessandro Valignano on Sensual Vices…
Joao Rodrigues on Japanese Craftiness, c. 1610
Oath of Fealty
Laws of Military Households, 1615
Amendments of Kanei to Buke Shohatto, 1635
The Group of Five, 1632
Farmers and Annual Tax, 1603
Sale of Land in Perpetuity Forbidden, 1643
Proscription of Parcelization of Land, 1672
Injunctions for Peasants, c. 1619
Regulations for Villagers, 1643
Regulations for the Residents of Edo, 1655
Regulations Regarding Lawsuits, 1633
Regulations for Temples in Different Domains
The Edict of 1635 Ordering the Closing of Japan
Completion of the Exclusion, 1639
The Fate of the Embassy from Macau…
Renouncing the Kirishitan, 1645
Of the Dutch Trade in Japan, 1692 Wednesday, February 23
Great Mythologies of the World (on library reserve): Lecture 40
40: Spirits and Syncretism in Korean Myth
Great Mythologies of the World (on library reserve): Lecture 40
40: Spirits and Syncretism in Korean Myth
McCullough, Classical Japanese Prose: 288-376
Confessions of Lady Nijo
Confessions of Lady Nijo
Journal of the Sixteenth-Night Moon
Friday, February 25
Tuttle, Hiragana and Katakana, 33-39 (.pdf file)
na-ho
(For Students in First or Second-Year Japanese)
Jorden, Reading Japanese, Lesson 3 (pages 23-35)
Again, most of you will find this material quite easy, but remain patient. Focus on reading even these "review materials" effortlessly, without any "decoding." Jorden is stressing an approach to reading that is very valuable for historians (and anthropologists...and everyone).
(For Students with Three or More Years of Japanese)
Jorden, Reading Japanese, Lesson 10 (pages 113-130)
For those of you in third-year Japanese and beyond, focus on reading effortlessly, without any "decoding" in even these (admittedly basic) kanji and kana. Jorden is stressing an approach to reading that is very valuable for historians (and anthropologists...and everyone).
9:00 AM (note the time)
Clan Meetings
[1] Address the following matters:
(a) Discuss your continued writing/reading practice with your clan group. The entire reason you are doing these exercises is to gain skill in reading like a(n) historian needs to read material in the original language. If you are "decoding," you are not there yet, but it is a sign of what to work on in the future (if you want to read Japanese sources fluently.
(b) Discuss how you are going to approach your letter-writing process (whether you have begun yet or not.
(c) Write a brief outline of the major topics you will cover, making sure that they are related to the topics required in the assignment (go back and check it if you are note sure).
[2] Write a short version of your answers to the above prompts (a few sentences per item), and send it to me by noon on Friday 2/25 as an email attachment.
Week VI
(February 28-March 4)
Monday, February 28
Round and Square Click for separate Round and Square Syllabus
Rupp, Gift-Giving in Japan (Get Started!)
Examples of Giving
Strength of Relationship, Gratitude, and Hierarchy
Wednesday, March 2
Great Mythologies of the World (on library reserve): Lecture 41
41: Korea's Warring Kingdoms and Flying Dragons
41: Korea's Warring Kingdoms and Flying Dragons
Rupp, Gift-Giving in Japan (Finish the Book!)
Life Cycles
Seasonal Cycles
Variations in Attitudes toward and Practices of Giving
Conclusion
Friday, March 4
Tuttle, Hiragana and Katakana, 40-45 (.pdf file)
ma-ro
(For Students in First or Second-Year Japanese)
Jorden, Reading Japanese, Lesson 4 (pages 36-47)
Again, most of you will find this material quite easy, but remain patient. Focus on reading even these "review materials" effortlessly, without any "decoding." Jorden is stressing an approach to reading that is very valuable for historians (and anthropologists...and everyone).
(For Students with Three or More Years of Japanese)
Jorden, Reading Japanese, Lesson 11 (pages 131-154)
For those of you in third-year Japanese and beyond, focus on reading effortlessly, without any "decoding" in even these (admittedly basic) kanji and kana. Jorden is stressing an approach to reading that is very valuable for historians (and anthropologists...and everyone).
Clan Meetings 9:00 AM in MI 207!
[1] Address the following matters:
(a) Now that you are several weeks into your Japanese reading work, write just a bit more about any progress you have gained (or lack of it) in achieving reading fluency. Again, the purpose of what we're doing is just to instill the idea that reading fluency is important, and it goes far beyond just recognizing items on a page (and, yes, it is difficult, and a long process).
(b) With your exam coming up next Wednesday, think about what you feel that you have studied thoroughly (go back and look through the syllabus), and what you may not have spent as much time on. Now, make a plan (just outline it with bullet points or a brief paragraph) for your exam preparation. Remember that you will have an 8.5x11 sheet of paper to take down notes to be used in the exam, but it will be "closed book" except for that. In short, what are you "good at," and what parts of our course need more work from you?
[2] Write a short version of your answers to the above prompts (a few sentences per item), and send it to me by noon on Friday 3/4 as an email attachment.
Week VII
(March 7-11)
Monday, March 7
Benedict, Chrysanthemum and the Sword (just get a sense of the book; we'll discuss)
Assignment: Japan
The Japanese in the War
*Taking One's Proper Station
The Meiji Reform
*Debtor to the Ages and the World
*Repaying One-Ten-Thousandth
*The Repayment "Hardest to Bear"
*Clearing One's Name
*The Circle of Human Feelings
The Japanese in the War
*Taking One's Proper Station
The Meiji Reform
*Debtor to the Ages and the World
*Repaying One-Ten-Thousandth
*The Repayment "Hardest to Bear"
*Clearing One's Name
*The Circle of Human Feelings
*The Dilemma of Virtue
*Self-Discipline
*The Child Learns
The Japanese Since V-J Day
*Self-Discipline
*The Child Learns
The Japanese Since V-J Day
Exam Preparation (in-class)
Wednesday, March 9
Exam I (in-class)
Friday, March 11
Take an early break!
Week VIII
Spring Break
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