Samurai in History and Culture
AAAS-380Q-03
Binghamton University
- Semester
- Summer 2026
- Instructor
- Kristina M Buhrman
- Start Date
- 07-06-2026
- Total Credits
- 4
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This course covers the development of the figure of the samurai as a historical actor and a cultural symbol. Two options for the historical origins for this professional warrior will be discussed in this class, which then moves on to the cultural identity of the warrior class, and how it eventually developed into a caste in the early modern period. Views of samurai life from within and without will be presented via works of classic literature and art, as well as from non-fiction primary sources. The first major paper assignment will allow students to practice the evaluation of historical arguments regarding the origins of the samurai figure, and the second major paper assignment will involve the social role of the idea of the samurai in literature and visual art, allowing students to practice using artistic works as sources for historical analysis.
Course Area: Humanities
Level: Upper Level Undergraduate
Dates: 07-06-2026 - 08-07-2026
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