東亞近現代史
A Modern History of East-asia
| 節 | 週四 |
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5 13:20–14:10 | 東亞近現代史 YT104 2 節連堂 |
6 14:20–15:10 |
* 根據陽明交大上課時間表所列
This course focuses on the history of modern East Asia from the 16th century to the present. It covers the geographical region including China, Japan, and Korea. We will not only discuss the shared cultural traditions and intellectual thoughts in the East Asian community but will also pay attention to the unique trajectories and identities developed in each country. Moreover, we will explore the various transformations and responses of East Asian countries to the challenges encountered with the West in the modern era. Unlike the conventional comparative history of nation-states, this course aims at understanding the cultural, political, and social interactions, as well as conflicts, between East Asian countries from transnational and trans-border perspectives. In the first half of the course, a general history will be introduced chronologically, from the brink of the Opium War to the end of the Cold War. In the second half, we will have in-depth discussions on important themes that help us understand the formation of modern East Asia from different aspects, such as nationalism, migration, technology and empire, gender and sexuality, education, and media.
Basic understanding of East Asian history
The course combines lectures, discussions and examinations. Students are expected to complete the required primary readings before coming to class and discuss them in class. There will be a documentary review, an exam (or a writing project), and 3 quizzes
Attendance 10% Discussion 30% Documentary Review 20% Final Exam 25% Quizzes 15%
| 週次 | 主題 |
|---|---|
| 第 1 週 | Introduction |
| 第 2 週 | East Asia on the Brink of Western Hegemony |
| 第 3 週 | Western Imperialism and the Destabilization of the Traditional Order |
| 第 4 週 | Paths of Westernization I: The Meiji Modernization |
| 第 5 週 | Paths of Westernization II: China and Korea in the Early 20th Century |
| 第 6 週 | The Rise and Fall of the Japanese Empire |
| 第 7 週 | The Cold War and Its Aftermath |
| 第 8 週 | Film Screening |
| 第 9 週 | Nationalism in East Asia |
| 第 10 週 | Technology, Modernity and Colonialism: The Railroads |
| 第 11 週 | Migration |
| 第 12 週 | Gender and Sexuality |
| 第 13 週 | Education |
| 第 14 週 | Film Screening |
| 第 15 週 | Media |
| 第 16 週 | Final Exam |
| 第 17 週 | TBA |
| 第 18 週 | TBA |
A. Charles Holcomb. A History of East Asia (Cambridge University Press, 2011) B. Course packet (selected primary readings, available on e3)