Modern Japan

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In four short decades, how was Japan transformed from a medieval society to a modern nation? Why did Japan become imperialistic? What brought on World War II? How did America's occupation of Japan transform the nation? What brought on Japan's "economic miracle" after World War II? How did the status of Japanese women evolve during the modern period? Why did Japan give birth to some of the world's best manga (comics) and anime (cartoons)? These and other fascinating topics will be covered in this course. Prerequisites: EN 102 and COM 101. Cross-listed with POL-444.