Hst 420 Topics in Early Modern Japanese History

Selected themes in Tokugawa (1600-1850) history, including rural life and urbanization, merchants and commerce, political thought and institutions, women and family life, neo-Confucianism, religious beliefs and practices, popular culture, arts, and literature. (Maximum number of credits is 12; 4 credits each for three courses with different topics.) Also offered for graduate-level credit as Hst 520.