Anthropology of India and the Far East : Special Issues

LGLOR2943  2016-2017  Louvain-la-Neuve

Anthropology of India and the Far East : Special Issues
5.0 credits
30.0 h
1q

This biannual course is taught on years 2015-2016, 2017-2018, ....

Teacher(s)
Deliège Robert ;
Language
Français
Prerequisites

The lectures LGLOR1542 and LGLOR1541 are strongly advised but not compulsory.

Main themes

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

Aims

This lecture aims at deepening the knowledge of Oriental and more especially of Indian Culture and Civilization. It will alternate with LGLOR2543 (Culture and Civilization of India and the Far East II).

The contribution of this Teaching Unit to the development and command of the skills and learning outcomes of the programme(s) can be accessed at the end of this sheet, in the section entitled “Programmes/courses offering this Teaching Unit”.

Evaluation methods

The students will be orally examined. Attendance to the lecture is compulsory. An essay on a specific topic may be also be required.

Teaching methods

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Content

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 LGLOR2543 (Culture and Civilization of India and the Far East II).

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