Daniel Botsman
Courses
HIST 303
Japan's Modern Revolution
A survey of Japan’s transformation over the course of the nineteenth century from an isolated, traditional society on the edge of northeast Asia to a modern imperial power. Aspects of political, social, and cultural history.
HIST 326J, EAST 326
Yale and Japan
Exploration of Yale’s rich historical connections to Japan. Focus on use of the University’s museum and library collections to learn about various aspects of the Japanese past, from ancient times to the post-World War II era.
HIST 884
Readings in the History of Modern Japan
This course offers students an opportunity to explore recent English-language scholarship on the history of modern Japan (post-1868).
HIST 889, EAST 889
Research in Japanese History
After a general introduction to the broad array of sources and reference materials available for conducting research related to the history of Japan since ca. 1600, students prepare original research papers on topics of their own choosing in a collaborative workshop environment.