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EALC 327

Tokyo has been one of the world's largest and most dynamic cities for much of its history. In this course, you will learn about the city through maps and artwork, its literary and culinary creativity, its markets and marketplaces, its quaint neighborhoods and bustling city centers, and its place in film, manga, and anime. You will deepen your knowledge about specific issues through short individual assignments and explore with a small team of your classmates a topic of your choosing that is related to the fascinating history and culture of Edo-Tokyo.

Term: Spring 2026

Instructor: Roderick Wilson

Credit: 3 hours

This course satisfies the General Education Criteria in Spring 2026 for:

  • Advanced Composition
  • Cultural Studies - Non-West

EALC 327: Tokyo: Then and Now