ANTH 2031 Cultures of Southeast Asia
This course is an introductory exploration of this vibrant region with a particular focus on the themes of gender, sexuality, and religion. The course will include an introductory overview, exploring geographic, cultural, linguistic, and historical commonalities and differences across the region. Following a roughly historical path, the course will will also touch on aspects of colonialism, race, and nationalism. Subsequent class materials include discussion of transnationalism through religion, migration, sex trade, and popular culture. Ethnographies and articles will focus on anthropological efforts to describe and understand this fascinating world area. As an area-focused course, this class welcomes students from all disciplinary backgrounds.