Sino-Japanese Interactions Through Rare Books

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Keio University

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Sino-Japanese Interactions Through Rare Books

The course Sino-Japanese Interactions Through Rare Books is an online class provided by Keio University through Future Learn. It may be possible to receive a verified certification or use the course to prepare for a degree.

Learn about the role of books in the relationship between the cultures of Japan and China, with this free online course.

Course description

4 weeks

Books have played a major role in the formation of Japan’s culture, particularly those brought from China. On this course we’ll examine how big an impact these books have had, as well as looking at how books and religion are connected in Japan and East Asia, and the history of publishing in Japan.
Understand more about Chinese books, language and culture
Through the course you’ll discover more about the different types of Chinese books, their characteristics and their history. We’ll also look at books with strong Chinese influences and examine the culture of the area of the world that use the Chinese writing system.
Learn about the development of Japanese culture
We’ll then look at how these books made their way to Japan and how Chinese culture influenced Japanese culture. In particular we’ll focus on the Analects of Confucius and how the book has been received in Japan – from its introduction in the 3rd Century to how it’s considered today.
In addition we’ll look at books on Chinese studies from medieval to early modern Japan, how books from China and Korea were studied and disseminated and how the process created new types of book like commentaries and revised editions.
Explore the connection between books and religion in East Asia
You’ll also learn about the connections between publishing and religion – examining the influence of Zen Buddhism on Japanese culture.

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.

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.
Explore the value of Analects of Confucius in modern Japanese society.
Explain how the books in Chinese studies incorporated and influenced on Japanese culture.

There are no special requirements for this course, but an interest in East Asian culture or history might be useful.

Keio University
Keio University is Japan’s first modern institution of higher learning, and since 1858 has established itself as a leader in Japan through its continued commitment to education, research and medicine.

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Sino-Japanese Interactions Through Rare Books

Course Topic

History, Literature, Social History

University, College, Institution

Keio University

Course Skill Level

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Course Language

English

Place of class

Online, self-paced (see curriculum for more information)

Degree

Certificate

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Sino-Japanese Interactions Through Rare Books

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