Joint Degree Master in Transcultural Studies
Kyoto University | Graduate School of Letters
Teacher: Somdev VASUDEVA
Course Code: JK44001
This class has a twofold aim. [1.] It introduces the main authors, scriptures, commentaries, and exegetical works describing the practices and theories of systems of Tantric yoga.
Teacher: Björn-Ole KAMM
Course Code: JK50001
With the example practice-as-network often abridged as role-playing games, this course introduces students to a (trans-) cultural studies approach of practices, actors and processes.
Continue reading “Actors, Processes, and Networks: Studying (Sub-) Cultural Practices”
Course Type: Seminar
Study Focus: Foundations
Term: Spring
Teacher: Kjell ERICSON
Course Code: JK07001
This course aims to develop the academic skills of students specializing in the humanities, and assist them in furthering their participation in research with an international audience. It will focus on reading, writing and discussion/ presentation in English.
Continue reading “Advanced skills for humanities research in English: reading, writing, and discussion”
Teacher: KODAMA Satoshi
Course Code: JK49001
This course introduces students to bioethics as an interdisciplinary field of study that looks into ethical, legal, and social implications of life sciences and health care.
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Course Type: Seminar (Tutorium)
Study Focus: Foundations
Term: Spring
Teacher: Björn-Ole KAMM
Course Code: JK06001
This course introduces useful and essential skills for academic research to new JDTS students.
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Teacher: Björn-Ole KAMM
Course Code: JK40001
This course deals with leisure and play as matters of concern for politicians and many other actors in and outside Japan.
Continue reading “Decisions, Orderings, and the Nation: Japan at Play”
Teacher: Somdev VASUDEVA
Course Code: JK31001
This course is designed as a general introduction to the theory and practice of Indian aesthetics.
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Course Type: Lecture & Seminar (Tutorium)
Study Focus: Foundations, KBR, SEG, VMC
Term: Spring
Teachers: ASATO Wako, Björn-Ole KAMM, Somdev VASUDEVA, Mitsuyo WADA-MARCIANO
Course Code: JK01001 (JK02001)
Foundational lecture series that introduces students to diverse disciplinary approaches enabling them to frame their own studies of transcultural phenomena and perspectives.
Continue reading “Introduction to Transcultural Studies”
Teacher: MINAMIDANI Yoshimi
Course Code: JK47001
Through the reading of Joanna Bourke’s The Story of pain: from Prayer to Painkillers (2014) and stories about painful experiences,
Continue reading “Pain Culture and Pain Literature”
Teacher: Björn-Ole KAMM
Course Code: JK33001
The focus of this practice-oriented and interactive seminar lies on theoretical concepts and analytical techniques useful to engage transculturality in the cross-disciplinary research field of game studies.
Continue reading “Play, Transcultural: Interdisciplinary Game Studies 101”