USC Schedule of Classes

Spring 2025

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Introduction to the History of Japan

Section 36921

  • Note: Register for lecture and one discussion
  • Session Dates (session code 001)
    First day of classes:
    Monday, January 13, 2025
    Last day to add:
    Friday, January 31, 2025
    Last day to change to Pass/No Pass:
    Friday, January 31, 2025
    Last day to drop without a mark of "W" and receive a refund:
    Friday, January 31, 2025
    Last day to withdraw without a “W” on transcript or change pass/no pass to letter grade:
    Friday, February 28, 2025
    Last day to drop with a mark of "W":
    Friday, April 11, 2025
    Last day of classes:
    Friday, May 2, 2025
    End of session:
    Wednesday, May 14, 2025



  • Book List Prices and book list are subject to change.
    • Akutagawa. Kappa. (Required)
      ISBN: 9780811232173
      eBook: $13.95
    • Akutagawa. Kappa. (Required)
      ISBN: 9780811232166
      New: $13.95
      Used: $10.50
    • McCullough. Tale of the Heike. (Required)
      ISBN: 9780804718035
      New: $29.95
      Used: $22.50
      Rental: $22.46 (New), $11.98 (Used)
    • Cook. Japan at War: Oral History. (Required)
      ISBN: 9781565840393
      New: $23.99
      Used: $18.00
      Rental: $17.99 (New), $9.60 (Used)
    • Soseki. Botchan. (Required)
      ISBN: 9780141391885
      New: $15.00
      Used: $11.25
    • Walker. Concise History of Japan. (Required)
      ISBN: 9780521178723
      New: $29.99
      Used: $22.50
      Rental: $19.49 (New), $12.00 (Used)
    • McCullough. The Tale of the Heike. (Required)
      ISBN: 9781503620971
      eBook: $28.00
    Purchase from USC Bookstore
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