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2021　Special Lecture: Southeast Asia

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Academic unit or major
Humanities and social science courses
Instructor(s)
Horiba Akiko 
Class Format
Lecture     
Media-enhanced courses
Day/Period(Room No.)
Mon5-6(S422)  
Group
-
Course number
LAH.S111
Credits
1
Academic year
2021
Offered quarter
3Q
Syllabus updated
2021/3/19
Lecture notes updated
-
Language used
English
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Course description and aims

This course will promote understanding of Southeast Asian countries that are deeply connected with Japan. It will introduce an overview of people, societies, politics and cultures of the region from various perspectives. We will address the themes, closely related to current social problems, such as the history of colonial rules, the formation of nation-states, political systems, environmental problems, violent conflicts and so on. The aim of this course is to promote cross-cultural understanding, which is essential for living in a global society, and to foster a spirit of tolerance for differences. Through learning about Southeast Asia, students are expected to recognize various ways of living and thinking, which will lead to collaborate with others.

Student learning outcomes

Students will acquire the following skills from taking this course.
1) Understanding that Southeast Asia hold diverse cultures, religions and their own history, and it has developed in its own way with unique characteristics.
2) Understanding the diverse problems of a global society from various perspectives.
3) Skills for smooth communication with others, using the knowledge acquired.

Course taught by instructors with work experience

✔ Applicable How instructors' work experience benefits the course
International cooporation Peacebuilding activities in Southeast Asia

Keywords

Southeast Asia, ASEAN, Area Studies, Cross-cultural understanding, Global society

Competencies that will be developed

Specialist skills ✔ Intercultural skills ✔ Communication skills Critical thinking skills ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills

Class flow

The first half of the class will cover a variety of topics related to Southeast Asia. From the second half, students will choose their own topic, conduct research, and make a presentation in English during the class.

Course schedule/Required learning

  Course schedule Required learning
Class 1 Introduction, Religions and Cultures in Southeast Asia To be announced in each class
Class 2 History of colonial rules and the formation of nation-state, Political situations in Southeast Asia To be announced in each class
Class 3 The development dictatorship systems and their legacies, Environmental problems and Violnet Conflicts in Southeast Asia To be announced in each class
Class 4 Southeast Asia countires as ASEAN To be announced in each class
Class 5 Students presentation To be announced in each class
Class 6 Students presentation To be announced in each class
Class 7 Students presentation, Conclusion To be announced in each class

Out-of-Class Study Time (Preparation and Review)

To enhance effective learning, students are encouraged to spend approximately 100 minutes preparing for class and another 100 minutes reviewing class content afterwards (including assignments) for each class.
They should do so by referring to textbooks and other course material.

Textbook(s)

none required

Reference books, course materials, etc.

Imagined Communities: Reflections on the Origin and Spread of Nationalism, (Revised edition, 2006). Course materials are provided during class.

Assessment criteria and methods

Students will be assessed on their commitment to the class (by aking questions and comments) (50%) and presentation (50%).

Related courses

  • LAH.S104 ： International Relations A
  • LAH.S204 ： International Relations B
  • LAH.S305 ： International Relations C

Prerequisites (i.e., required knowledge, skills, courses, etc.)

none required

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