Japan, Pearl Harbor, and the Asia-Pacific War

0.5 credits · Undergraduate

Why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor and provoke the Pacific War? This course locates causal factors in the history of Japan's imperialism and militarization and contextualizes these developments in larger global trends. Students will examine the wars impacts and legacies, engage critically with historical interpretations, and conduct analytical research. Prerequisite: 4.0 university credits or permission of the chair.