Readings on Classical Japan (11/13)

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Readings Assignments for Classical and Warrior Japan
edited by yhuang (Ying Jia) on 11/7/2012

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Classical Japan, Part 1

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Classical Japan, Part 2

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Once again the role of geography is to explain that cultural influences from the Asian mainland flowed from China through Korea or as the lands were known in those days WA for Japan and HAN for Korea. China was were the Children of Heaven lived the the land of the sunset (China) and the Children of Heaven lived the the land of the Rising Sun, Japan. The Izumo Shrine on the Japan Sea near the coast facing that of Korea is the symbolic landmark of Shintoism.

[Anonymous]

Kinship and the examination process for selecting civil service or that is candidates fro government office was important in Classical Japan. Learning was honored and the philosophy was that wisdom comes from the "wellspring of literature." Legal codes of the Tang Dynasty had a heavy influence on Japan, perhaps more so than back in China itself. This is a question I would like to bring up in class for an explanation. Buddhism and Shinotism eventually merge as Buddhist gods come to represent Shinto deities. Poetry and refined living characterized Japanese classical civilization at this time.

[Anonymous]

Interesting reading about the Shinto religion. This information is helpful and can be introduced to my students when talking about ancient civilizations and the religions that shaped the culture and heritage of the people. It is interesting to note to the students that prior to the introduction of Chinese writing and Chinese ideas, the Japanese were unable to record their religious beliefs. This directly relates to one of the important aspects of developing and maintaining a civilized society which is written communication.

[Rob_Hugo@PortNW]

Dear Colleagues,

As we focus on East Asia's "middle ages," we will shift our focus to Classical Japan with Professor Samuel Yamashita from Pomona College on Tuesday, November 13. Professor Yamashita will discuss the origins, and the prehistory to 1185 CE of the country we know as Japan today.

Please see attached for three parts:
1) Reading Assignments for Classical and Warrior Japan. Warrior Japan (Samurai) will take place on Tuesday, 11/27 AFTER Thanksgiving.
2) Classical Japan, Part 1
3) Classical Japan, Part 2

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