Papers (1000-1500 words) will be on a topic of the student’s choosing and will p
Papers (1000-1500 words) will be on a topic of the student’s choosing and will present a reasoned argument, using at least some of the analytical tools learned in class, about one or more of the texts we looked at in class or about a related topic about Japan. Students must use secondary works to support their arguments, including at least one not included in the required readings for the course. (The recommended readings for the course are fine to use as your secondary source.)
In the short papers during the term, the instructor provided the research question for you to answer with your thesis, such as “When looking at the Chinese Dynastic histories we read in DeBary and the account of Tokugawa Japan written by Kaempfer, how are these texts similar or different?” and “Choose one text from the Iwakura Mission section of DeBary et al. (pg. 677–81). Using Edward Said’s definition of Orientalism, is the text you chose orientalist? Why or why not?”.
For THIS FINAL paper, students will come up with their own research question
provide an answer with their thesis, provide evidence from their chosen texts.
Students must properly cite where their ideas/information comes from, using either MLA or Chicago/Turabian formatting. Unlike the short papers, there is a portion on the rubric for proper citation.
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