Course Name Year Term Period Faculty / Graduate School All Instructors Credits
15360:IR18‐CA206 Bridge to International Studies II (Cultural Understanding)(RD) § 15361:IR-CA206 Introduction to International Studies in English Ⅱ(RD) 2022 Spring Thu2 College　Of　International　Relations LUDVIK CATHERINE 2

Campus

KIC

Class Venue

RYOYUKAN　RY308

Language

English

Course Outline and Method

This course introduces ways of understanding other cultures through World Heritage Sites, study abroad by famous historical figures, and Asia-wide transmission of ideas, religions, and visual arts. We will focus on India and on the international transmission and understanding of its religio-cultural heritage. Assignments will each consist of about 300 words of writing based on target questions. There will be two group presentations, for which each student will be expected to speak for about 4 minutes.

Student Attainment Objectives

This course aims to provide students with an introduction to avenues of cultural understanding, using the religio-cultural heritage of India as a case study.

Recommended Preparatory Course

Intermediate English language ability

Course Schedule

Lecture/Instructor（When there are multiple instructors) Theme
Keyword, References and Supplementary Information
1

Course Introduction

Course contents, syllabus, introduction to India

2

Cultural Understanding through World Heritage

Historical background, World Heritage vocabulary, Cultural and Natural World Heritage Sites

3

World Heritage Sites: India and Japan

Indian World Heritage Sites in comparison with Japanese World Heritage Sites, World Heritage and Gender

4

Indian Intangible World Heritages

Indian Intangible World Heritages with a focus on yoga, its globalization and new forms

5-6

Group Presentations on Indian World Heritages

Presentations on selected Indian World Heritages, in comparison with Japanese ones

7-8

Cultural Understanding through Study Abroad: Xuanzang’s Journey to India

Silk Road, Nalanda University, transmission of Buddhism to China and Japan

9-10

Cultural Understanding and Transmission of the Ramayana Epic in Asia

Rama story and its Asia-wide transmission through literature, performing arts, visual arts, and animation

11-12

Indian Marriages: Traditional and Contemporary

Arranged marriages, engagement and wedding ceremonies
Film: "Monsoon Wedding"

13-14

Group Presentations on Aspects of Indian Culture

Based on student interests

15

Course Review Test

Based on class contents

Class Format

[[BCP Level 1 or 2]
・In principle, all 15 weeks (15 classes for once a week course, 30 classes for twice a week course) will be face-to-face.
・When a student is unable to attend face-to-face classes due to any of the following conditions, web-based follow-up will be provided for all classes. Students who fall under this category should notify their instructor by the first class.
 
[Conditions for web-based follow-up]
(1) When a student has a pre-existing condition/underlying health condition.
(2) When it is difficult for a student to commute to university due to concerns over putting cohabiting
family members at risk.
(3) When a student is unable to enter Japan due to international travel restrictions.
(4) Other valid reasons when a student has been impacted by COVID-19 and is under an unavoidable situation for which they are not responsible for.
 
 
[BCP Level 3 or 4]
・All 15 weeks (15 or 30 classes) will be web-based (Live-Streamed, using ZOOM): 15 or 30 ZOOM live-streamed lectures at the designated class hours/periods (i.e., 15 live-streamed classes for the once-a-week courses; 30 live-streamed classes for the twice-a-week courses).
 
※For more information on Ritsumeikan University's BCP Level, please refer to the following URL, Point No.1 “Measures to prevent spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).”
http://en.ritsumei.ac.jp/news/detail/?id=475

Recommendations for Private Study

Readings and other resources will be posted on manaba.

Grade Evaluation Method

Kind Percentage Grading Criteria etc.
Final Examination (Written) 0

Report Examination
(A report to be submitted by the unified deadline)		 0

Exams and/or Reports other than those stated above, and Continuous Assessment　
(Evaluation of Everyday Performance in Class)		 100

Assignments and Class Participation 35％
Class Presentations　40％　
Course Review Test　25％ (written)

Grade Evaluation Method （Note）

Students will be expected to make two short group presentations.

Advice to Students on Study and Research Methods

Textbooks

Textbooks （Frequency of Use, Note）

The course does not follow any one set textbook. Selected readings and resources will be posted on manaba.

Reference Books

Reference Books （Frequency of Use, Note）

Web Pages for Reference

How to Communicate with the Instructor In and Out of Class(Including Instructor Contact Information)

Talk with Students,Other (Separate instructions will be provided)

Other Comments


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