授業科目名 年度 学期 開講曜日・時限 学部・研究科 全担当教員 単位数
15362:IR18‐CA206 Bridge to International StudiesⅡ(Cultural Understanding)(RE) § 15363:IR-CA206 英語・国際研究Ⅱ(国際文化理解)(RE) 2022 春セメスター 木1 国際関係学部 LUDVIK CATHERINE 2

キャンパス

衣笠

授業施設

諒友館RY308号教室

授業で利用する言語

English

授業の概要と方法

This course will explore selected aspects of religion and religion-related culture, such as architecture, pilgrimage-travel and tourism, festivals, food, dress, and sports, in comparative perspective, by comparing Japanese examples with corresponding examples from all over the world. We will study, for instance, the Shikoku Henro in comparison with the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage (Spain), food and dress regulations in different religions, and so on. We will examine the effects of globalization on religion by looking, for example, at foreigners on the Shikoku Henro and Japanese on the Camino de Santiago. We will discuss the impact of World Heritage status, of tourism, of COVID-19, of social networking, and of film/television on religious sites and practices. Assignments will each consist of about 200-250 words of writing based on target questions. There will be two group presentations, for which each student will be expected to speak for about 3-4 minutes.

受講生の到達目標

This course aims to provide students with an introduction to cultural understanding through comparative religion-related culture.

事前に履修しておくことが望まれる科目

Reasonable English language ability

授業スケジュール

授業回数/
担当教員（複数担当の場合） 		テーマ
キーワード・文献・補足事項等
1

Course Introduction

Course contents, syllabus, Japanese religions

2

Religious Architecture

Symbolism, preservation, reconstruction

3

Shikoku Henro Pilgrimage

Kobo Daishi Kukai, Henro history and modern practice

4

Camino de Santiago Pilgrimage

St. James, France to Spain walking route, modern pilgrims
Documentary film: "Walking the Camino: Six Ways to Santiago"

5-6

Group Presentations on World Pilgrimages

Group study and presentation of pilgrimages to Mt. Kailas, Mt. Putuo, Benares, Jerusalem, Mecca, etc.

7

Discussion on Comparative Pilgrimage Cultures

Discussion on pilgrimage clothing, stamps, accommodation, motivations, and globalization of pilgrimage.

8

Seasonal/Agricultural Festivals; Festivals of the Dead

Festival typology, Kyoto's Three Big Festivals, Halloween and Obon

9

Reenactment Festivals

Jidai Matsuri, Kumbha Mela

10

Transplanting Festivals and Sacred Sites

Ganges River in New York

11

Religion and Food

Offerings and their symbolism, food taboos, fasting, feasting

12

Religion and Dress

Definition of dress (clothing, hair, accessories, tattoos), religious rules and customs, dress and identity, what dress expresses and how it impacts the wearer

13-14

Group Presentations on Selected Topics

Group presentations on cases studies of religion and food, or religion and dress, or religion and another topic

15

Course Review Test

Based on class contents

授業実施形態

[[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

授業外学習の指示

Readings will be posted on manaba.

成績評価方法

種別 割合(%) 評価基準等
定期試験（筆記） 0

レポート試験
（統一締切日を締切とするレポート）		 0

上記以外の試験・レポート、平常点評価
（日常的な授業における取組状況の評価）		 100

Class participation and assignments (35%)
Group Presentations (40%)
Course Review test (25%)

成績評価方法(備考)

Students will be expected to make two short group presentations.

受講および研究に関するアドバイス

教科書

教科書(使用頻度、その他補足)

There is no textbook. Selected readings and other resources will be posted on manaba+R.

参考書

参考書(使用頻度、その他補足)

参考になるwwwページ

授業内外における学生・教員間のコミュニケーションの方法

学生との直接対話,その他(教員より別途指示）

備考


【科目ナンバリング・カリキュラムマップはこちらから/Click here to see the Curriculum-Map and Course-Numbering】
URL:http://www.ritsumei.ac.jp//students/pathways-future/course/curriculum.html