Sino-Japanese Interactions Through Rare Books
Learn more and understand the role of books in the relationship between the cultures of Japan and China, with this online history course from Keio University.
Who is the course for?
There are no special requirements for this course, but an interest in East Asian culture or history might be useful.
※このコースには、日本語版のコースもございます。
What topics will you cover?
History of textual culture in East Asia and Japan.
Evolution of printing technology in Japan and its relationship with religion.
Influence of China and Korea on Japanese book culture.
Publishing activity by Zen temples in the medieval Japan.
Publishing activity by scholars in pre-modern Japanese society.
Publishing activity by local and central governments for education.
Variety of types of books in Chinese studies.
Brief introduction of well-known Chinese poem collections: Santishi and Tangshi xuan.
Analects of Confucius, its reception, transition and influence on Japanese society.
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
Explain the relationship between books and religion in East Asian history.
Describe the role of Pre-modern Zen temples in book culture and printing technology.
Describe the role of Confucian scholars in book culture and their research activity.
Discuss the contribution of China and Korea to Japanese book culture and the development of printing technology.
Classify the types of books in Chinese studies.
Discuss the impact of Analects of Confucius in pre-modern Japanese society.
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