East Asia in an Age of Imperialism and Nationalist Struggles: Japan, China and Korea, 1839-1949

JAPA25012 East Asia in an Age of Imperialism and Nationalist Struggles: Japan, China and Korea, 1839-1949 20 Semester 2 Undergraduate Level 2 Bill Mihalopoulos Unit coordinator 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' First part HE study/Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 10.0 The course unit investigates how the forces of Western and Japanese imperialism and nationalist struggles for self-determination, forged China, Korea and Japan into modern nation-states.The course unit begins with the Opium War between Qing China and Great Britain in 1839 and ends with the defeat of Imperial Japan (1945) and the formation of the People's Republic of China (1949). Both events herald the beginnings of the Cold War in Asia.  The major topics covered in this unit are:<ul><li>The Opium Wars between China and Great Britain and the collapse of a 2,000-year-old civilization based on Confucian statesmanship and rule by a celestial Emperor.</li><li>Transformation of Japan from feudal backwater to the major regional power in northeast Asia and Western Pacific</li><li>Race and immigration restrictions</li><li>Japanese imperialism and the rise of Chinese and Korean nationalism</li><li>The dream-versus-reality of Japan’s quest to free Asia from Western control during the Pacific War</li><li>The aftermath of the Pacific War and the beginnings of the Cold War in East Asia</li><li>There is no linguistic requirement, and all the materials are accessible in English. </li></ul> The course unit investigates how the forces of Western and Japanese imperialism and nationalist struggles for self-determination, forged China, Korea and Japan into modern nation-states.The course unit begins with the Opium War between Qing China and Great Britain in 1839 and ends with the defeat of Imperial Japan (1945) and the formation of the People's Republic of China (1949). Both events herald the beginnings of the Cold War in Asia.  The major topics covered in this unit are:<ul><li>The Opium Wars between China and Great Britain and the collapse of a 2,000-year-old civilization based on Confucian statesmanship and rule by a celestial Emperor.</li><li>Transformation of Japan from feudal backwater to the major regional power in northeast Asia and Western Pacific</li><li>Race and immigration restrictions</li><li>Japanese imperialism and the rise of Chinese and Korean nationalism</li><li>The dream-versus-reality of Japan’s quest to free Asia from Western control during the Pacific War</li><li>The aftermath of the Pacific War and the beginnings of the Cold War in East Asia</li><li>There is no linguistic requirement, and all the materials are accessible in English. </li></ul> <ul><li>To provide students with an understanding the historical development of modern East Asia from 1830 to 1949  </li><li>To understand the political., economic and cultural consequences of the arrival of Western Imperialism in East Asia</li><li>Enable students to place Japanese imperialism within the global history of the 20th century.</li><li>To develop students’ abilities to engage critically with historical analysis and formulate cogent, well-structured arguments in answer to historical questions.  </li><li>To express relevant historical understandings through written assessment</li><li>To identify and critique the various methodologies which are used in the construction of historical accounts.</li></ul> <ul><li>Interpret the social, cultural, political and/or economic impact of imperialism and nationalism in East Asia</li><li>Synthesize core historiographical debates on the historical significance of nationalism in shaping twentieth century East Asia and the role of Japanese occupation in anti-imperialist struggles in East Asia and the Pacific War.</li></ul> <ul><li>Broaden intellectual interests and nurture cultural awareness for areas beyond English-speaking countries. </li><li>Read critically: evaluating information using critical and analytical thinking and judgement. </li><li>Write analytically: gain exposure and practice in appropriate in appropriate presentation and written skills related to a discipline or profession. </li></ul> <ul><li>Construct ideas and arguments from own research and apply knowledge to finding solutions to authentic real-world problems. </li><li>Improve basic skills for academic writing and carrying out academic reviews. </li></ul> <ul><li>Develop personal qualities of independence of mind in order to make ethical judgments.</li><li>Develop awareness that will enable students to confront their own values as global citizens. </li></ul> Other The course will develop a range of abilities that are essential for much higher-level employment. These include gathering, critically selecting, and organizing information and ideas; analytical, critical thinking; interpreting and assessing sources; articulating coherent, logical, and convincing arguments and supporting them by relevant evidence; articulate participation in oral discussion; working independently and to deadlines. Lecture classes will provide fundamental information on key issues, while indicating means of understanding and interpreting the subjects treated. Seminars will be used to consider key issues and reading in greater depth. Students are expected to come to class prepared to discuss the assigned readings.  The course unit will provide information and guidance to at least Blackboard minimum requirements. 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