HIST 1437 - THE WORLD OF THE SWORD: EXPLORING THE SAMURAI

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
Samurai is a Japanese word that has entered the English language. It emblazons everything from car models to china patterns. The very popularity of the concept of the warrior lifestyle has obscured its meaning. Through directed reading and writing the students will undertake an in-depth examination of the social, political, and economic world in which the samurai lived as a lens to understanding Japanese culture and Western perceptions of it.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Seminar
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis

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