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2013-2014 HillBook (Class of 2017) 
    
2013-2014 HillBook (Class of 2017) [ARCHIVED HILL BOOK]

HIS 374 - The Modern Girl in China and Japan

Three Credits
Not Offered 2013-2014

Explores the emergence of the Modern Girl, a revolutionary phenomenon in early twentieth-century China and Japan who defied social conventions regarding domesticity, sexuality, politics, commercial consumption, and nation-state ideals of the Female Citizen. Incorporating literature and film, this course examines global commercialization, marriage and family, education, feminism, and gendered nationalisms.

Prerequisite(s): Sophomore Standing and above.

Course may be applied to the Gender & Sexuality Studies program.