History, Anthropology, Religions

A course on Japanese general history, from the origin up to the beginning of XVIII century, with the establishment and the expansion of the Tokugawa regime. Particular attention will be devoted to the external influences, mainly from China, and to the peculiarities of Japan’s historical development, like the formation of political and administrative institutions similar to the ones in the middle age West. Some historiographical issues, will be briefly addressed, with reference to the complexity of applying to Japan historiographical categories developed in Europe.

No prerequisite is required to attend this course

Common reading: F. Gatti, R. Caroli, Storia del Giappone, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2004 (and following editions) (cap. I-IV) One additional book, chosen among a) or b): a) Aldo Tollini, L’ideale della Via. Samurai, monaci e poeti nel Giappone medievale, Einaudi, Torino, 2017; b) Morris I., Il mondo del Principe Splendente. Vita di corte nell’antico Giappone, Adelphi, Milano, 1984 Non-attending students must register on the e-learning page of the course and integrate the study of the above texts with that of the presentations used in class.

The lesson will be either in presence, at distance or "blended" according to the development of the Covid-19 pandemic.

La frequenza è fortemente consigliata.

Individual oral exam. Each student will be asked questions concerning the readings in the bibliography, and on the pdf versions of the presentations used in class, available on e-learning. Students with specific needs are requested to contact me to agree an alternative exam modality.

The lesson will be in presence.

A course on Japanese general history, from the origin up to the beginning of XVIII century, with the establishment and the expansion of the Tokugawa regime. Particular attention will be devoted to the external influences, mainly from China, and to the peculiarities of Japan’s historical development, like the formation of political and administrative institutions similar to the ones in the middle age West. Some historiographical issues, will be briefly addressed, with reference to the complexity of applying to Japan historiographical categories developed in Europe.

No prerequisite is required to attend this course

Common reading: F. Gatti, R. Caroli, Storia del Giappone, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2004 (and following editions) (cap. I-IV) One additional book, chosen among a) or b): a) Aldo Tollini, L’ideale della Via. Samurai, monaci e poeti nel Giappone medievale, Einaudi, Torino, 2017; b) Morris I., Il mondo del Principe Splendente. Vita di corte nell’antico Giappone, Adelphi, Milano, 1984 Non-attending students must register on the e-learning page of the course and integrate the study of the above texts with that of the presentations used in class.

The lesson will be either in presence, at distance or "blended" according to the development of the Covid-19 pandemic.

La frequenza è fortemente consigliata.

Individual oral exam. Each student will be asked questions concerning the readings in the bibliography, and on the pdf versions of the presentations used in class, available on e-learning. Students with specific needs are requested to contact me to agree an alternative exam modality.

The lesson will be in presence.

This course studies the history of imperial China from its origins to the XIX century, paying special attention to the global currents that cross it, especially during the Han, Tang, Yuan and Qing periods. Special attention is paid to the material culture, the technological as well as scientific developments occuring in Chinese civilization.

Previous Knowledge of modern and contemporary history is recommended

P. Buckley Ebrey, The Cambridge Illustrated History of China, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 1996; J. Waley Cohen, The Sextants of Beijing, Global Currents in Chinese History, NY & London, W.W.Norton & Co., 1999, pp. 3-128. Further readings, discussion pieces, students presentations will be uploaded through Moodle. Enrolment with this course will be soon possible through Sapienza's e-learning platform.

Coursework is based on weekly lectures; lecture topics are indicated in the lecture plans. Students' weekly activities consist of oral presentations and written reports based on readings indicated in the lecture plans.

Attendance, though not mandatory, is strongly recommended

Students attending lectures: Weekly engagement in written reports or oral presentations 60%; a final written exam 40% (only one oral resit for grades below 20/30). Students not attending lectures: Written or oral examination 100% (only one oral resit for grades below 20/30).

Coursework is based on weekly lectures; lecture topics are indicated in the lecture plans. Students' weekly activities consist of oral presentations and written reports based on readings indicated in the lecture plans.

This course studies the history of imperial China from its origins to the XIX century, paying special attention to the global currents that cross it, especially during the Han, Tang, Yuan and Qing periods. Special attention is paid to the material culture, the technological as well as scientific developments occuring in Chinese civilization.

Previous Knowledge of modern and contemporary history is recommended

P. Buckley Ebrey, The Cambridge Illustrated History of China, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 1996; J. Waley Cohen, The Sextants of Beijing, Global Currents in Chinese History, NY & London, W.W.Norton & Co., 1999, pp. 3-128. Further readings, discussion pieces, students presentations will be uploaded through Moodle. Enrolment with this course will be soon possible through Sapienza's e-learning platform.

Coursework is based on weekly lectures; lecture topics are indicated in the lecture plans. Students' weekly activities consist of oral presentations and written reports based on readings indicated in the lecture plans.

Attendance, though not mandatory, is strongly recommended

Students attending lectures: Weekly engagement in written reports or oral presentations 60%; a final written exam 40% (only one oral resit for grades below 20/30). Students not attending lectures: Written or oral examination 100% (only one oral resit for grades below 20/30).

Coursework is based on weekly lectures; lecture topics are indicated in the lecture plans. Students' weekly activities consist of oral presentations and written reports based on readings indicated in the lecture plans.