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Japan in the Age of the Samurai: History and Film

Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyUnited States21H.522
Free, no sign-up neededFall 2006English
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This course covers medieval Japanese society and culture from the twelfth to the nineteenth centuries, when political power rested largely in the hands of feudal warriors. Topics include religion (especially Zen Buddhism); changing concepts of “the way of the warrior;” women under feudalism; popular culture; and protest and rebellion. Presentations include weekly feature films. Assigned readings include many literary writings in translation.

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