Japanese History OpenCourseWare: A Free Bachelor Level Course on Medieval Japanese History by MIT
Students taking part in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) 'Japan in the Age of the Samurai: History and Film' OpenCourseWare project will learn about Japanese society from the 12th to the 19th centuries. Specific topics to be covered include Zen Buddhism, women under feudalism, protest and rebellion. The 'Japan in the Age of the Samurai: History and Film' OpenCourseWare is for students seeking a degree in History.
Japan in the Age of the Samurai: History and Film: Course Specifics
| Degree Level | Free | Audio | Video | Downloads |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Lecture Notes | Study Materials | Tests/Quizzes |
|---|---|---|
| Yes | Yes | Yes |
Japan in the Age of the Samurai: History and Film: Course Description
'Japan in the Age of the Samurai: History and Film' is taught by Professor Aaron Moore and is designed for students with an interest in medieval Japanese history. The course involves weekly screenings of films and assigned texts. Students that miss the weekly screenings will have the opportunity to check the films out, which are placed on reserve at the Humanities Film Office. Specific topics to be discussed include Zen Buddhism, popular culture, the concept of the way of the warrior and women under the feudal system. This OpenCourseWare provides three essays, a short exam and a final exam.
Lecture notes and study materials are available for download for free online. If you are interested in taking this course, please visit the 'Japan in the Age of the Samurai: History and Film' homepage.
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