Sino-Japanese Cultural Exchange - Rare Book Studies & East Asian Connections

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Uncover the fascinating history of China-Japan cultural exchange through the study of rare book collections. Examine how literature, ideas, and knowledge traveled between these two great civilizations, shaping East Asian culture and intellectual traditions.

What You'll Learn

Understand the historical patterns of China-Japan cultural exchange

Analyze rare books as sources of cultural and intellectual history

Explore how literature and ideas crossed national boundaries in East Asia

Develop skills in historical document analysis and interpretation

Appreciate the interconnected nature of East Asian cultural development

Course Features

Access to rare book collections and historical manuscripts

Expert guidance in historical document analysis and interpretation

Comparative study of Chinese and Japanese literary and intellectual traditions

Digital humanities tools for exploring historical texts and cultural artifacts

International scholarly perspective on East Asian cultural exchange

Prerequisites

Advanced academic background

Interest in East Asian history and culture

Course Information

University

Keio University

Duration

8-10 weeks (4-6 hours per week)

Language

english

Topic

East Asian Studies & Historical Cultural Exchange

Certification

Certificate of completion available

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About the Platform

This course is offered through FutureLearn via LinkSynergy. You'll have access to video lectures, quizzes, assignments, and peer interaction through the Coursera platform.

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