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Asian Studies Masterclass: Perceptions of space in Asia

Course
2009-2010

Description

The Masterclass investigates how conceptions of space in different cultures in Asia are formed and deformed. In the first part of the course a theoretical positioning of the problem illustrated by a number of case studies aims to achieve an awareness of multidisciplinarity and crosscultural issues in Asian studies . In the second part of the course the process of writing on such issues forms the core of the classes leading up to the final research paper.

Teaching method

Seminar

Admission requirements

BA

Course objectives

Critical analysis of data from case studies; formulation of research topic, methodology for a research paper

Course load

N.a.

Required reading

See program

Test method

Position papers and research paper

Time table

For more information, check time table.

Contact

Marijke Klokke or Henny van der Veere (h.van.der.veere@hum.leidenuniv.nl)

Registration

Via U-twist, check enrollment

Blackboard

Yes

Remarks

None