Universität Wien

010103 VU Introducing Shinto (2024S)

3.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 1 - Katholische Theologie
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
Moodle
Di 30.04. 18:30-20:00 Seminarraum 4 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG

An/Abmeldung

Hinweis: Ihr Anmeldezeitpunkt innerhalb der Frist hat keine Auswirkungen auf die Platzvergabe (kein "first come, first served").

Details

Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

Dienstag 05.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 4 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Dienstag 19.03. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 4 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Dienstag 09.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 4 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Dienstag 16.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 4 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Dienstag 23.04. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 4 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Dienstag 07.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 4 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Dienstag 14.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 4 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Dienstag 21.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 4 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Dienstag 28.05. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 4 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Dienstag 04.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 4 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Dienstag 11.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 4 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Dienstag 18.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 4 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG
Dienstag 25.06. 18:30 - 20:00 Seminarraum 4 (Kath) Schenkenstraße EG

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

Aims:
Shinto, the indigenous religious belief and practice of Japan has permeated deeply into the social, political and cultural fabric of Japan. The objective of the course is to provide an overview of the basic concepts of Shinto, its influence in Japanese tradition, culture and history and its contemporary significance, practice and belief.

Contents and Methods:
• Historical emergence of Shinto
• Shinto deities (kami), rituals and symbols
• Branches of Shinto
• Shinto shrines and festivals
• Emperor system in Japan
• Yasukuni shrine
• Shinto in contemporary Japan
• Shinto in Japanese popular culture

The course is structured as a combination of lectures and presentations of audio-visual material related to the subject.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Continuous assessment
Written assignments (1 presentation 30% + final essay 50%,2000-2500 words)
Active class participation and attendance (20%)

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Assessment is based on a points system. Students can reach a maximum of 100 points. The final test accounts for 50 points, the presentation is for 30 points and for active class participation, up to 20 points are awarded. Points required for a positive grade on the course: 51 points.Regular class attendance is crucial for the completion of the course

Prüfungsstoff

Identical with lecture topics

Literatur

Kasulis, Thomas P. 2004. Shinto, the Way Home: Dimensions of Asian Spirituality. University of Hawaii Press.
Moriarty, Elizabeth. 1972. “The Communitarian Aspect of Shinto Matsuri”. In Asian Folklore Studies, p.91-140.
Ono, Sokyo, and William P. Woodard. (1960) 2011. Shinto The Kami Way. Tuttle Publishing.
Porcu, Elisabetta.2013. “Sacred Spaces Reloaded: New Trends in Shinto”. In Self-Reflexive Area Studies. Edited by Matthias Middell. Leipziger Universitätsverlag.
Thomas, Jolyon Baraka. 2012. Drawing on Tradition: Manga, Anime, and Religion in Contemporary Japan. University of Hawaii Press.
Breen, John and Mark Teeuwen .2010. A New History of Shinto. Wiley-Blackwell.
Yamakage, Motohisa ,2012. The Essence of Shinto: Japan's Spiritual Heart. Kodansha International.
Hardacre, Helen .2016. Shinto: A History. Oxford University Press.
Miller, Vincent.2018. Shinto - The Way of Gods: Introduction to the Traditional Religion of Japan. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

066 800: M 2.5, M15, M18; 033 195: BRP 17 rwb; BRP 09rwb; BRP 10rwb

Letzte Änderung: Do 04.04.2024 11:25