BASICS OF SOUTHEAST ASIAN STUDIES B

概要

In this course, students will practice area studies that "think global from local" through various aspects of Southeast Asian society and culture. The instructor specializes in cultural anthropology and conducts research on Islam and education in Southeast Asia, especially in Malaysia and Indonesia. Therefore, in this lecture, we will consider "area studies" mainly from the viewpoint of cultural anthropology. The concepts of "culture," "religion," "ethnicity," and "nation" discussed here are connected to various political, economic, and international relations issues. By learning about the "local" ways of life and society of the people of Southeast Asia, and by critically rethinking these concepts, students will acquire the ability to imagine "global" issues in new ways. This course is designed for practical learning. Therefore, students must actively participate in class and group discussions. In the first half of the course, students will engage in discussions with a variety of people without a fixed group, but in the second half of the course, they will be assigned to a fixed group by target area and work collaboratively toward a presentation. If you have any concerns about communication, etc., please consult with the instructor in advance so that we can make it easier for you to participate. This course is conducted in English as part of the SPSF degree program, but Japanese medium program students are also encouraged to participate. However, for those who are less confident in English or have little knowledge in Southeast Asia, it is highly recommended to take Basics of Southeast Asian Studies A in Japanese (Fall semester) first and then take this course in 2nd year spring semester. ※ information for students belong to Japanese medium courses 2020年度以降開講されている「東南アジア研究概説A」とBasics of Southeast Asian Studies Bは両⽅履修することができます。いずれの科⽬もアジア研究メジャーの選択必修科⽬として扱われます。二つの講義は大きなコンセプトは共通していますが,扱う参考資料や内容,進め方はだいぶ違います。英語より日本語の方が得意で東南アジアについて初めて勉強する方は,日本語のコースを先に履修してから本講義を受講することを強くお勧めします。

目標

At the end of this course, students will be able to 1) Explain the basic features of the eleven nation-states, cultures, and religions of Southeast Asia. 2) Find and read high-quality area studies in Southeast Asia in English. 3) Discover new perspectives on religion, culture, ethnic groups, and nation-states from specific issues in local contexts.

授業外の学習

This course requires students' active participation in discussion, so that they can actively find new perspectives from each topic. 1) Before every class complete assignments (reading, watching assigned videos or preparing for presentation etc) that may take 1 to 2 hours. 2) After every class: write reflection after every class review the lessons and answer online quizzes (every 2-3weeks)

所要時間: 190minutes