Joint Degree Master in Transcultural Studies
Kyoto University | Graduate School of Letters
This study focus examines circulations of knowledge, beliefs and associated religious practices across political, cultural, social and linguistic boundaries in and between Asia and Europe.
Teacher: Somdev VASUDEVA
Course Code: JK16001
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: KODAMA Satoshi
Course Code: JK12002
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.
Continue reading “An Introduction to Bioethics”
Teacher: HAYASE Atsushi
Course Code: JK24002
This Book Reading and Discussion course explores various aspects of Japanese thoughts and culture by reading Japanese Classics in English translation and discussing them in English.
Continue reading “Book Reading and Discussion on Japanese Thoughts and Culture: Japanese Traditional Drama, Two Plays by Chikamatsu Monzaemon”
Teacher: KAIDA Daisuke
Course Code: JK15001
This course explores various aspects of contemporary Japanese philosophy (Post-World War II Japanese philosophy) by reading Japanese primary sources in English translation, and discussing them in English.
Teacher: Björn-Ole KAMM
Course Code: JK21002
The focus of this interactive seminar lies on theoretical concepts and analytical techniques useful to study transcultural phenomena such as nation-branding from a perspective of cultural ordering and power relations.
Continue reading “Decisions, Orderings, and the Nation: Japan at Play”
Course Type: Lecture
Study Focus: KBR, VMC
Term: Fall
Teacher: YOSHII Hideo, SHIMOGAKI Hitoshi, TOMII Makoto, NAIKI Satoshi
Course Code: JK23001
Teacher: KAWASHIMA Takashi
Course Code: JK15002
The culture of East Asia enjoyed a great popularity in Europe at the beginning of the 20th century. Also the Prague author Franz Kafka (1883-1924), who wrote “The Great Wall of China” (1917) and other stories set in China, loved Chinese poetry and identified himself with great poets like Li Po (Li Bai) and Thu Fu (Du Fu).
Teacher: Kjell ERICSON
Course Code: JK21003
This seminar introduces students to issues related to the historical study of animals.
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Teacher: Somdev VASUDEVA
Course Code: JK03001
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”