2020年度

＜概要/Course Content Summary＞

This course explores how it is that humans have thought and theorized about themselves as social beings throughout recent history into the present. The role that cultural anthropology has played in helping lay people to understand themselves as part of larger social groups (ethnic communities, cultures, nations) is the core focus.　
　
Consequently, this course will introduce students to the central topics, concepts and methods of socio-cultural anthropology, which can be broadly defined as the study of human cultures and societies. It will survey the key areas of inquiry in contemporary socio-cultural anthropology and offer insights into how the seemingly most commonsensical aspects of any person’s life can be informed by the cultural and social contexts of which they consider themselves a part. 　
　
The course will draw on ethnographic examples and case studies from a variety of cultures, but contemporary Japan will play a major role, in order to provide students with an interpretational framework for a better understanding of the context where we are living. 　
　
Group discussion about the topics will be a fundamental part of the classes, and each student will contribute to the discussion. Part of the assessment will be based on the group work.

＜到達目標/Goals,Aims＞

This course will give students the ability to see the world through an anthropological "lens". Rather than accepting the world as it is described by people themselves， the student should also gain insight into the mechanisms that determine how people see the world based on their cultural and historical contexts.

＜授業計画/Schedule＞

Students are required to complete the assigned readings and to come to class prepared to discuss them. Your class participation will be a part of your evaluation process (see below). 　
　
Assigned and suggested readings will be posted online in further versions of the syllabus.

＜成績評価基準/Evaluation Criteria＞

Note: This schedule will be subject to changes and/or revisions.

＜テキスト/Textbook＞

＜参考文献/Reference Book＞

＜参照ＵＲＬ/URL＞

＜備考/Remarks＞

Class Policies　
1. Since discussion is an essential part of this course please come to class prepared and on time. 　
*Please consult with the instructor regarding asynchronous participation in cases where the time difference of your residence or other extenuating circumstances prevent synchronous, real-time participation in class at the scheduled time in Japan.　
　
2. Let us know if you have an emergency and will not be able to come to class or participate in any given week. 　
　
3. Plagiarism and Cheating 　
Doshisha University does not tolerate plagiarism， cheating， or helping others to cheat. These actions will result in an automatic “F” in the course. Plagiarism is defined as misrepresenting the work of others (whether published or not) as your own. It may be inadvertent or intentional. Any facts, statistics, quotations, or paraphrasing of any information that is not common knowledge, should be cited. 　
　
For more information on paper writing， including how to avoid plagiarism and how to use citations， there are many resources to help you in the Doshisha Library and ILA Reference Library. You can also check the web for many excellent resources, such as: 　
http://anthropology.unt.edu/resources/writing-guide　
　
4. Accommodations　
Reasonable accommodation for students with known disabilities will be made in accordance with Doshisha’s guidelines. Any student who feels they may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability is responsible for contacting the instructor as early as possible in the semester (within the first two weeks of the semester, even if you are not certain that you will take the course). It is also essential that you contact the ILA administrative staff who will advise you on registering with the Counseling Center early in each semester (see the ILA’s private homepage).