＜概要/Course Content Summary＞
How and why do humans set out to build ideas of themselves in the world? How do individuals begin to define themselves as psychological and social entities, and how do these senses of self come to inform their sense of who they are as members of larger groups and collectives?
This course introduces theories and research findings from psychological anthropology and other related fields, demonstrating how the social and behavioural sciences now offer a range of insights into the way in which systems of self-representation (such as identity) operate on, and are related across, the personal, inter-personal, and collective levels of existence. This class begins by understanding key concepts and findings in the literature, moving on to investigate and theorize on the links between the everyday experience of social life and the symbolic dimension which comments upon and informs it. Forging a successful and sustainable relationship between worlds is our common human experience but some of us have more resources than others with which to do so.
This course sets out to familiarize the student with the way in which a variety of human groups and cultures go about crafting identities, a process that is seen to provide individuals and groups with the raw material to produce social meaning in their lives. We will also be exploring how identities can be utilized to create either conflict or peace and explore how practitioners in peacebuilding can apply this information.
＜到達目標/Goals,Aims＞
The course aims to allow the student to understand and interpret a variety of practical and theoretical understandings of the workings of identity. Through so doing, the course hopes to encourage the student to exercise and apply this understanding to the interpretation and observation of human behaviour in particular contexts.
＜授業計画/Schedule＞
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Week 1
Sep 29
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Theories of Identity I
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Week 2
Sep 30
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Theories of Identity II
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Week 3
Oct 6
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Culture and the Self I
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Week 4
Oct 7
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Culture and the Self II
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Week 5
Oct 13
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Multi-Layered Social Life I
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Week 6
Oct 14
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Multi-Layered Social Life II
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Week 7
Nov 4
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Multi-Layered Social Life III
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Week 8
Nov 10
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Self Representation in Society I
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Week 9
Nov 11
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Self Representation in Society II
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Week 10
Nov 17
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Self Representation in The World I
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Week 11
Nov 18
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Self Representation in The World II
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Week 12
Jan 12
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The Global Village Elite and the Marginalized I
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Week 13
Jan 13
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The Global Village Elite and the Marginalized II
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Week 14
Jan 19
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The Global Village Elite and the Marginalized III
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Week 15
Jan 20
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Review
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Schedule is subject to changes.
＜成績評価基準/Evaluation Criteria＞
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Written Assignments
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60%
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The course will be evaluated through two written essays of approximately 1,500 words each.
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Group Work Contribution
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40%
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Group work tasks will require the student to prepare and contribute to small team projects and presentations.
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CLASSROOM POLICIES
1. Since discussion is an essential part of this course please come to class prepared and on time.
2. Please turn off your mobile phones.
3. Let me know if you have an emergency and will not be able to come to class.
4. Plagiarism and Cheating
ILA 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, check the web for many excellent resources, such as:
http://www.unt.edu/anthropology/writing.htm.
＜備考/Remarks＞
INSTRUCTOR: Bruce White
OFFICE: Shikokan 3F Room SK320
TELEPHONE: 075-251-3406
EMAIL: bwhite@mail.doshisha.ac.jp
OFFICE HOURS: by appointment
Note: This syllabus will be subject to changes and/or revisions
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