Webinars & Presentations
Asian Topics Discussion Series: Classical Japan in History and Literature
The “classical” period in Japanese history is as essential to understanding Japanese and East Asian history as is the “classical” period of Greece to Greek and Western history – even though the dates of this period in Japanese history (552-1185 CE) come after what is conventionally considered the “classical period in world history” – challenging our very Western sense of historical chronology. Buddhism, a writing system, and the Confucian model of social and political organization are introduced to Japan, and c. 1000 CE, a woman writes what is reputed to be the first novel in the world, The Tale of Genji.
Join facilitator Dr. Matthieu Felt for this session as part of the "Asian Topics Discussion Series" and explore key points during this period while having the opportunity to ask questions and discuss various approaches to teaching the topic.