388 HIS - The First Great East Asian War, 1592-1598

This course examines the impact of the First Great East Asian War, involving Korea, China, and Japan.  Current tensions in East Asia continue to be understood through the memorial lens of this conflict.  Some issues discussed are: war and memory, dead bodies, martyrdom, and subjecthood.

Prerequisites & Notes
Satisfies the cultural diversity requirements.

Students entering 2012:  satisfies the Historical Thought distribution requirement.

Students entering before 2012:  satisfies the History distribution requirement.