Economic History

Economic History

Major Courses

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School of Economics and Management／Graduate School of Social Sciences

2Year

KCCBG2MCA1

2.00Credits

講義 (Lecture)

Fall semester 2026

(Fall semester)

Xingxing YI

School of Economics and Management

English

17

Research Building Ⅱ B302

yi@em.u-hyogo.ac.jp

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The purpose of this lecture is to consider the current economic situation and connections between Asian countries from a historical point of view.
The aim is to be able to analyze the economic situation and different cultures in modern Asia from an international perspective. After this lecture, students should be able to acquire knowledge about the economic growth of Asian countries at each stage of history. Understand the economic links between Asian countries and European countries. Be able to recognize the different cultures of Asian countries.

Economic History of Asia, Chinese Economic History

Lecture content
 This course introduces diverse analytical approaches by leading scholars from various perspectives to help you understand Asian economies from the modern to the contemporary era. While consistently considering Japan's relationship with these economies, it clearly explains key issues.
Rather than merely tracing 'when, where and who did what', it focuses on the social and economic mechanisms behind 'why it happened' and 'how it has functioned', interpreting the modern world through the lens of economic history.

II. Course Plan
1. Introduction: Explains the course objectives and provides an overview.
2. Confucianism and China
3. The Confucian Cultural Sphere and Japan
4. From the Confucian Cultural Sphere of the Korean Peninsula to Modern South Korea's Cultural Industries
5. The Confucian Cultural Sphere and Vietnam
6. Silver and Asia in the 16th Century
7. The Spice Trade and Southeast Asia in the 17th Century
8.Presentation group work
9.Presentation group work
10.Presentation group work
11.Free Trade and the Global Economy(17C)
12.Consumption revolution and colonial trade(18C):Tea, coffee, sugar
13.The Formation and Structure of  Inter-Asian Trade(19C)
14.Global Society in Kobe(Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese)
15. Review

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In-person

• In-person classes only
• Not subject to the cap on distance-education credits

Limited permission for use

When using generative AI, please pay attention to the contents described in “Guidelines on the Use of Generative AI in Education at the University of Hyogo (For Students)”.

Reading materials will be handed out during class.

Takeshi　Hamashita（1997） Tribute systems and modern Asia, Iwanami Shoten.
Sugihara, Kaoru (2020) The East Asian Miracle in Global History, Nagoya University Press.
Robert Hellyer(2021) Green with milk and sugar : when Japan filled America's tea cups, Columbia University Press.

For 2 credits, 4 hours of preparation and review are required for each lecture (15 lectures for a total of 60 hours).

Be willing to comment and ask questions about other speakers' presentations.

Assignments　30%
Mid-term Examination (discussion and presentation in class)20%
Final report 50%

Feedback will be provided in class or via Unipa when possible.

This course is primarily concerned with Asian economic history. A related presentation is required.
The final report must include your own thoughts, research, analysis and conclusions and be written in your own words. Internet or open AI-like introductions are not acceptable.
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Not applicable.