Lebanese International University Japanese History Paper

Read: from Japan: History and Culture from Classical to Cool
Chapter 8: Embracing the West (209-243)

Analyze documents: from Modern Japan: A History in Documents
Chapter 4: Turning Outward: 1890-1912

• Read: from Japan: History and Culture from Classical to Cool
  Chapter 9: Modernity and Its Discontents (244- 275)

Analyze documents: from Modern Japan: A History in Documents
Chapter 5: Imperial Democracy, 1912-30

Assignment: For every module, you will write an analysis paper evaluating the reading materials, documents, and the film/s assigned for the previous and current week. You should not try to cover all the material; rather select one or two elements you find particularly interesting and analyze them.
Choosing a clear focus will help you write an effective response because you must do more than merely summarize.

Research:
Please make sure to look up secondary sources such as the films/documentaries, the bio and other works from the director, and any other information that will enhance your analysis.

• Purpose:
  This assignment is designed to help you evaluate and understand Japan through the analysis and evaluation of primary and secondary historic sources. Moreover, it will help prepare and decide which topics you want to select for your final projects.

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