Numbering Code	G-AAA03 83316 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	Mon.3
Instructor name	ITO SANAE (Part-time Lecturer)
Outline and Purpose of the Course	South Asia has nurtured a variety of cultures in a diverse environment that includes the world's highest mountain, Everest, to the Indian Ocean region. On the other hand, in recent years, many environmental problems, such as air pollution, garbage problems, and disasters, have been reported. In this class, we will approach the environment as a starting point for understanding the contemporary aspects of South Asia from the perspective of cultural anthropology and ethnographic research. First, we will examine the issues surrounding the environment in South Asia from the perspective of purity and divine spirits. Then, we will explore how the environment has been perceived and discussed in the context of modernity, referring to case studies and ethnography.
Course Goals	(1) Deepen understanding of the South Asian environment from a cultural perspective. (2) Learn how to approach research questions using cultural anthropology and ethnographic methods.
Schedule and Contents	Students will read and discuss literature on the following topics. However, the topics may be changed depending on the interests of and the number of participants. Pollution and purity Sanitarization and garbage Environment and Divine Spirit Management of urban space Environmental issues Disaster and Reconstruction
Evaluation Methods and Policy	Evaluation will be based on the extent to which students have mastered the lecture content in relation to their own research interests.
Course Requirements	None
Study outside of Class (preparation and review)	Students are expected to read literature as instructed in class before participating. Presenters are expected to prepare resumes for their assigned sections.