| Course title | Islam in East and Southeast Asia: history and anthropology |
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| Course code | DAS/ISJV |
| Organizational form of instruction | Lecture + Seminar |
| Level of course | Bachelor |
| Year of study | not specified |
| Semester | Winter and summer |
| Number of ECTS credits | 4 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Status of course | Compulsory-optional |
| Form of instruction | Face-to-face |
| Work placements | This is not an internship |
| Recommended optional programme components | None |
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| Course content |
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1. Introduction to the Course 2. Anthropological Approaches to Islam 3. Islam in China: History and Local Traditions 4. Islam in Southeast Asia: History and Traditions 5. Islam, State, and Society in Modern China 6. Islamization in Java: History, Acculturation, and Social Transvaluation 7. Sufism and Pilgrimage in Indonesia 8. Islam and Politics in Southeast Asia 9. Muslim Minorities in Southeast Asia 10. Islam and Muslim Communities in Japan and Korea 11. Islamic fundamentalism and sects 12. Islamic Literature and Knowledge Traditions 13. Islamic Art, Architecture, and Material Culture
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| Learning activities and teaching methods |
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| Learning outcomes |
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This course explores the diversity of Islam in East and Southeast Asia, from the medieval period to the present. Using historical and anthropological perspectives, students will examine how Islam spread across the region and interacted with local cultures and traditions. The course covers China, Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, the Philippines, and Singapore, focusing on conversion, Sufism, education, Muslim minorities, politics, state policies, and material culture. By the end of the course, students will be able to compare different forms of Islam and understand how Muslim communities negotiate religion, identity, society, and the state.
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| Prerequisites |
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unspecified
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| Assessment methods and criteria |
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unspecified
Course Requirements and Assessment The course includes 13 lectures and 13 seminars. Students are expected to attend classes, complete the assigned readings, and participate in discussions and activities. Class participation - 60% Based on attendance, preparation, and active participation in class discussions. Final paper (2,000 words) - 40% The paper can be on any topic related to the course. The topic should be approved by the instructor. |
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| Study plans that include the course |
| Faculty | Study plan (Version) | Category of Branch/Specialization | Recommended semester | |
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| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Indonesian Studies (2022) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Indonesian Studies for Tourism (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Asian Studies, Specialization Chinese Language and Culture (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2023) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Asian Studies, Specialization Indonesian Language and Culture (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |
| Faculty: Faculty of Arts | Study plan (Version): Chinese Studies (2019) | Category: Philological sciences | - | Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: - |