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Japan, East Asia, and the Pacific World
HIST 210
Spring 2019
TTh 12:00-2:00
Robert André LaFleur Office Hours:
Morse Ingersoll 206 Tuesday 4:00-5:30
363-2005 Thursday 4:00-5:30
363-2005 Thursday 4:00-5:30
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 15% Every Class Session
Pacific Essay 5% Week One
Pacific Essay 5% Week One
Source Letter 15% Week Five
Exam I 15% Week Seven
Rice as Culture Essay 15% Week Nine
Rice as Culture Essay 15% Week Nine
Source Paper 20% Week Fourteen
Exam II 15% Week Sixteen
Class attendance and participation is expected.
Late assignments will be penalized.
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you have a disability and need accommodations, contact Learning
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(north side), 608-363-2572, learning@beloit.edu or make an appointment
through joydeleon.youcanbook.me. For accommodations in my class, you
are to bring me an Access Letter from the Director of LEADS and then we
will discuss how to implement the accommodations. Contact that office
promptly; accommodations are not retroactive.
Free peer tutoring is available for most classes. For a tutor, apply by going to your Portal, to the Student Life tab, and then apply using the Tutoring Forms (on left) and Request a Tutor. If you have any questions, contact LEADS.
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History 210
Japan, East Asia, and the Pacific World
Spring 2019
Week I
Introduction: Language, History, and Culture
Introduction: Language, History, and Culture
Tuesday, January 22
Round and Square Click for separate Round and Square Syllabus
Great Mythologies of the World (on library reserve): Lectures 42-43 (in-class)
42: Japanese Tales of Purity and Defilement
Great Mythologies of the World (on library reserve): Lectures 42-43 (in-class)
42: Japanese Tales of Purity and Defilement
43: Gods, Rice, and the Japanese State
Winchester, The Pacific (read entire book before class)
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
Thursday, January 24
Stalker, Japan: History and Culture, 1-27
Early Japan
Winchester, The Pacific (continue book discussion from Tuesday)
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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 27
"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 27
January 29, 31
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Week III
Due by Sunday, March 3 at 5:00 p.m.
(hard copy in my office—MI 206)
(hard copy in my office—MI 206)
Week III
Early Japan and (to c. 700)
and Nara and Early Heian Japan (710-c. 1050)
See the Class Attendance Policy
and Nara and Early Heian Japan (710-c. 1050)
See the Class Attendance Policy
Tuesday, February 5
Round and Square Click for separate Round and Square Syllabus
Thursday, February 7
Stalker, Japan: History and Culture, 28-49
Forging a Centralized State
Lu, 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
Thursday, February 7
Great Mythologies of the World (on library reserve): Lecture 37
37: Culture and Cosmos in Chinese MythologyMcCullough, Classical Japanese Prose: 27-155
37: Culture and Cosmos in Chinese MythologyMcCullough, Classical Japanese Prose: 27-155
Tales of the Bamboo Cutter
Tales of Ise
A Tosa Journal
The Gossamer Journal Tales of Ise
A Tosa Journal
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Week I Rewrite Due by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 17 (next week)
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Due by Sunday, March 3 at 5:00 p.m.
(hard copy in my office—MI 206)
(hard copy in my office—MI 206)
Week IV
Late Heian and Early Medieval Japan (1000-1300)
Tuesday, February 12
Round and Square Click for separate Round and Square Syllabus
Thursday, February 14
Great Mythologies of the World (on library reserve): Lecture 38
38: Chinese Heroes, Kings, and Destroyers
McCullough, Classical Japanese Prose: 156-250
Stalker, Japan: History and Culture, 50-78
The Rule of Taste
Lu, 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…
Thursday, February 14
38: Chinese Heroes, Kings, and Destroyers
McCullough, Classical Japanese Prose: 156-250
The Pillow Book of Sei Shonagon
A Tale of Flowering Fortunes
Week I Rewrite Due by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 17
1. Take out your original assignment (the paper copy with my green markings.
2. Open your original assignment on your computer.
3. Hit "Save As," and Open a New File (maybe called "Paper 1 Rewrite").
4. As you check your marked-up assignment change at least one page worth of
those green numbers. Really think about the changes.
5. Turn in both of your papers together (the first, with green markings, as well as your
revised papers; there are paper clips outside my office).
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Due by Sunday, March 3 at 5:00 p.m.
(hard copy in my office—MI 206)
(hard copy in my office—MI 206)
Tuesday, February 19
Round and Square Click for separate Round and Square Syllabus
Lu, Japan: A Documentary History: 117-179
Thursday, February 21
Great Mythologies of the World (on library reserve): Lecture 39
39: Peasant Folktales and Chinese Scholarship
McCullough, Classical Japanese Prose: 340-421
Essay in Idleness
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: 340-421
Journal of the Sixteenth Night Moon
An Account of My HermitageEssay in Idleness
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Due by Sunday, March 3 at 5:00 p.m.
(hard copy in my office—MI 206)
(hard copy in my office—MI 206)
Week VI
Warring States (Sengoku) and Early Tokugawa Japan (c. 1450-c. 1700)
Tokugawa Japan (c. 1600- c. 1800)
See the Class Attendance Policy
Warring States (Sengoku) and Early Tokugawa Japan (c. 1450-c. 1700)
Tokugawa Japan (c. 1600- c. 1800)
See the Class Attendance Policy
Tuesday, February 26
Round and Square Click for separate Round and Square Syllabus
Lu, Japan: A Documentary History: 180-228
Takeda Shingen’s Control of Kai, 1547
Stalker, Japan: History and Culture, 112-143
Disintegration and ReunificationLu, Japan: A Documentary History: 180-228
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
Thursday, February 28
Great Mythologies of the World (on library reserve): Lecture 40-41
40: Spirits and Syncretism in Korean Myth
41: Korea's Warring Kingdoms and Flying Dragons
LaFleur, Writing, History, and Culture (read the entire text carefully)
Great Mythologies of the World (on library reserve): Lecture 40-41
40: Spirits and Syncretism in Korean Myth
41: Korea's Warring Kingdoms and Flying Dragons
LaFleur, Writing, History, and Culture (read the entire text carefully)
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Due by Sunday, March 3 at 5:00 p.m.
(hard copy in my office—MI 206)
(hard copy in my office—MI 206)
Tuesday, March 5
Round and Square Click for separate Round and Square Syllabus
Great Mythologies of the World (on library reserve): Lectures 42-43
42: Japanese Tales of Purity and Defilement
43: Gods, Rice, and the Japanese State
Rupp, Gift-Giving in Japan
Great Mythologies of the World (on library reserve): Lectures 42-43
42: Japanese Tales of Purity and Defilement
43: Gods, Rice, and the Japanese State
Rupp, Gift-Giving in Japan
Examples of Giving
Strength of Relationship, Gratitude, and Hierarchy
Life Cycles
Seasonal Cycles
Variations in Attitudes toward and Practices of Giving
Conclusion
Thursday, March 7
Exam I (in-class)
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