UCL - Anthropology of India and the Far East : Special Issues

[GLOR2943]

[30h] 5 credits

This two-yearly course is taught in 2011-2012, 2013-2014,...

Teacher(s): Robert Deliège

Language: French

Level: Second

Aims
Main themes
Content and teaching methods
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Aims

This lecture aims at deepening the knowledge of Oriental and more especially of Indian Culture and Civilization. It will alternate with GLOR 1542 Cultures and Civilisations of India and the Far East I.

Main themes

The theme will change according to the year. However, the approach will mainly be sociological, anthropological and political.

Content and teaching methods

Various approaches will be proposed in relation to culture, politics and religion of the area under study. India will be privileged. Caste, untouchability, politics and popular religion will be among the different topics under study. The topic will be different from that of the alternating year GLOR 2543 Culture and Civilisation of India and the Far East (II).

Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)

Prerequisite : the lectures GLOR 1542 and 2543 Culture and Civilisation of India and the Far East (I and II) are strongly advised but not compulsory.
Evaluation : the students will be orally examined. Attendance to the lecture is compulsory. An essay on a specific topic may be also be required.