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ASI2C Introductory Course on South and South East Asian Cultures and Societies 2 ECTS
Periods
Period I Period II Period III Period IV
Language of instruction
English
Type or level of studies
Intermediate studies
Course unit descriptions in the curriculum
Other Studies
Department of Pori

General description

Objectives: After the course the students should have a basic understanding about the local cultures and societies in South and South-East Asia.
Content: The course is an introductory course on South and South East Asian cultures and societies. It will provide a basic understanding of the societies and cultures concerned, including their complexity, as well as basic categories of organization such as family, caste, class and so forth. Though the course is grounded on current research on South and South East Asia, the topics are approached also through visual material (theatre recordings, fiction and documentary films) and literature.

Compensation in SPOLA3A7: 2 ECTS. Student should discuss with the examiner which parts of the book Allen-Thomas (ed.) the course compensates

Priority is given to students in Asian Studies module or students of the Department of Social Policy and Social Work.

Teachers

Satu Ranta-Tyrkkö, Teacher

Teaching

8-Oct-2008 – 3-Dec-2008
Lectures
Wed 8-Oct-2008 - 3-Dec-2008 weekly at 14-17, Pinni B3116, No lecture on 22.10.
Department of Pori
The Course is part of the following teaching schedules
Int. School of Social Sciences
Asian Studies
Int. School of Social Sciences
Bachelor of Social Sciences / ISSS
Department of Pori
Other Studies
Department of Social Research
Social Policy
Department of Social Research
Social Policy