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From the Edo Period to the Meiji Period: Examining Equality and Equity in the Transformation of Japanese Society — JPN4510.01

Instructor: Ikuko Yoshida
Days & Time: TU,FR 8:30am-10:20am
Credits: 4

In this low-intermediate course, students will examine Japan’s significant social transformations during the Edo and Meiji periods to understand the concepts of equality and equity as perceived by the Japanese people. During the Edo period (1603-1868), Japan maintained a policy of national isolation for approximately 250 years, which contributed to the

J-Pop and Japanese Society: Music as a Reflection of Culture — JPN4715.01

Instructor: Ikuko Yoshida
Days & Time: MO,TH 3:40pm-5:30pm
Credits: 4

This high-intermediate Japanese course explores the vibrant world of J-pop as a powerful reflection of Japanese society, identity, and cultural transformation. Far beyond catchy melodies, J-pop serves as a living archive of Japan’s evolving values, youth culture, gender roles, technological advancements, and international influence.

Rakugo and Humor: The Art of Storytelling — JPN4505.01

Instructor: Ikuko Yoshida
Days & Time: MO,TH 1:40pm-3:30pm
Credits: 4

Rakugo is one of Japan's traditional art forms and a storytelling entertainment that became extremely popular during the Edo period (1603-1868). Rakugo is a unique storytelling performance because a storyteller sits on a seat called “kooza" on stage and tells humorous stories without standing up. Additionally, the storytellers narrate and