Numbering Code	G-AAA03 83308 LJ31	Year/Term	2022 ・ Second semester
Number of Credits	2	Course Type	Lecture
Target Year	From 1st to 5th year students	Target Student
Language	Japanese	Day/Period	Tue.2
Instructor name	(Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies Associate Professor)
Outline and Purpose of the Course	South Asian Area Studies has produced many theoretical insights that have been important for other areas. Of course, the reverse is also true. In this class we will examine some of the important cultural theories that may have applications in area studies.
Course Goals	The students will learn how to identify and use cultural theories that may be of help in illuminating some aspects of lives in a particular area.
Schedule and Contents	In consultation with participants, we will discuss theories relevant to topics of interest. The possible topics include the following: Religion and Secularism, Body, power, Actor-Network Theory, ecological psychology, semiotics, caste theory, dalit, affectivity, conflict and violence, religion, memory. 1:Introduction 2-4: Religion and secularism 5-7: Anthropological theories on values 8-11: Anthropological approaches to the state, democracy, development 12-15: Globalisation
Evaluation Methods and Policy	Attendance, presentation & discussion in class.
Course Requirements	None
Study outside of Class (preparation and review)	Reading assignment will be given every week. The presenter is requierd to prepare resume which summarizes the article. Others are required to prepare at least one question for discussion during the class.