Faculty of Intercultural Communication

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SOC200GA(社会学 / Sociology 200)
Religion and Society*

Motoe SASAKI

Class code etc
Faculty/Graduate school Faculty of Intercultural Communication
Attached documents
Year 2024
Class code C0245
Previous Class code
Previous Class title
Term 春学期授業/Spring
Day/Period 木2/Thu.2
Class Type
Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
Classroom name 市Y‐Y701
Grade 1~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes 国際文化学部主催科目に必要とされる英語能力基準は、TOEFL iBT 61-75、TOEFL ITP Level1 500-539、TOEFL ITP Level 2500、TOEIC675-819、IELTS6.0、英検準1級程度。基準スコアに満たない、あるいはスコアを持っていない学生は、担当教員に相談すること。
Courses in Intercultural Communication need the higher English proficiency mentioned below: TOEFL® iBT 61-75, TOEFL® ITP Level 1 500-539, TOEFL®ITP Level 2500, TOEIC® 675-819, IELTS 6.0, and EIKEN Grade Pre-1st. If you don’t have any score mentioned above, contact the instructors directly.
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers
Interdepartmental class taking system for Academic Achievers (Notes)
Class taught by instructors with practical experience
SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
Duplicate Subjects Taken Under Previous Class Title
Capacity/Selection/Rondom 25人程度。希望者多数の場合には,入学時以降のTOEFLやTOEICなど標準的なテストの結果と初回授業へのコメントを総合的に評価して選考します。
Frequency 毎年開講

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Outline and objectives

This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive exploration of the complex intersections between society and religion in the context of a globalizing world. As globalization continues to shape and redefine human interactions, this course seeks to critically analyze the multifaceted roles that religion plays in influencing and responding to global dynamics. Students will explore issues such as immigration, nationalism, conflict, gender, sexuality, tourism, consumerism, and citizenship, all within the broader context of contemporary global society.

Goal

By the end of this course,
① Students will have gained a nuanced understanding of the intricate connections between society and religion in the age of globalization, enabling them to critically engage with the complex issues that arise in our increasingly interconnected world.
② Through a multidisciplinary approach, students will be equipped with the knowledge and analytical tools to address the challenges and opportunities presented by the dynamic interplay of society, religion, and globalization.

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

国際文化学部のディプロマポリシーのうち、「DP1」「DP2」「DP3」に関連。

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

The first part of class focuses on providing students with a broad understanding of the background of the topic covered in the assigned readings. The class then engages in a discussion that allows students to share their insights and interpretations of the reading assignment. In the second half of the class, the focus shifts to a broader examination of the issues raised in the reading assignment. The class expands its scope to explore the implications, connections, and applications of the issues in a broader context.

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching:対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1[対面/face to face]:Introduction

The outline of the course

2[対面/face to face]:Religion and Tourism

Modern Pilgrimage in Japan

3[対面/face to face]:Religion and Sport

Affinities in Religion and Sport

4[対面/face to face]:Religion and Gender

Anti-Hijab Protests in Iran

5[対面/face to face]:Religion and Diplomacy

Russian Orthodox Church and Soft Power

6[対面/face to face]:Religion and Sexuality

LGBTQ and Post-Colonialism in Africa

7[対面/face to face]:Religion and Nationalism

Yoga and Indian National Identity

8[対面/face to face]:Religion and Globalization

Mid-term examination

9[対面/face to face]:Religion and Global Capitalism

Consumer Jihad in Turkey

10[対面/face to face]:Religion and Immigration

Anti-Muslim Sentiments in Europe

11[対面/face to face]:Presentation ①

Oral presentation of final papers

12[対面/face to face]:Presentation ②

Oral presentation of final papers

13[対面/face to face]:Presentation ③

Oral presentation of final papers

14[対面/face to face]:Presentation ④

Oral presentation of final papers

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Students are required to read the assignments and be ready for class discussions. Students are expected to spend about 4 hours a week on coursework outside the class.

Textbooks

There is no textbook for this course. All course materials are available online through the course HOPPII site.

References

Jayeel Cornelio, François Gauthier, Tuomas Martikainen and Linda Woodhead, eds., Routledge International Handbook of Religion in Global Society (Routledge, 2022).

Grading criteria

① Class participation 20%
② Mid-term examination (approximately one page in length) 20%
③ Final paper presentation 20%
④ Final paper (2-3 pages in length) 40%

Based on the grading criteria set by the instructor, students who successfully achieve 60% or more of the course goals will earn a passing grade for the course.

Changes following student comments

Not applicable