HIS 80Y: World War II Memories in the U.S. and Japan.
Examines how the meaning of such issues as war origins, war responsibility, the atomic bomb, reparations, and racism have been subjects of contention in postwar U.S. and Japan. Students explore the relations between history, memory, and contemporary politics.
 

HIS 194Y: Memories of WWII in US and Japan
Research seminar comparing U.S. and Japanese memories of World War II. Topics include war origins, total war, the atomic bomb, war responsibility, reparations, memorials, museums, and monuments. Primary work devoted to research in original texts and documents.
 

Student Projects
Students collaborate to research, write, storyboard, edit and produce a documentary project regarding a specific issue or concern related to the Pacific War.