This course aims to introduce information about Indonesia, the 4th most populous country with the highest Muslim population in the world, and one of the currently fastest growing economies.
The course provides an overview of captivating Indonesian culture, cultural norms and also art, within a historical and global context. It deals with unique cultural diversity, multiculturalism (since Indonesia is a very diverse nation with hundreds of ethnic groups with different languages, religions and traditions), the influence of foreign cultures, and the impact of globalization on Indonesian culture. The course also discusses social etiquette, cultural differences, traditional activities and practical cultural tips for "surviving" in Indonesia.
Poslední úprava: RYBKM7AF (08.08.2025)
Podmínky zakončení předmětu - angličtina
At the end of the course there will be an oral exam (online for students who will take the course online) testing knowledge of the Indonesian culture.
Poslední úprava: RYBKM7AF (08.08.2025)
Literatura
De Marco, P., 2025, Critical Perspectives on Indonesian Culture, Pasquale De Marco.
Jones, T., 2013, Culture, Power, and Authoritarianism in the Indonesian State, Brill, Leiden.
Geertz, C., 1976 Religion of Java, University of Chucago Press, Chicago.
McCabe Elliott, I., 2013, Batik Fabled Cloth of Java, Tuttle Publishing,
Van Bremen, J., Shimzu, A., 2013, Anthropology and Colonialism in Asia: Comparative and Historical Colonialism, Taylor & Francis, Philadelphia.
Van Groenendael,C., 2024, Wayang Theatre in Indonesia, Brill, Leiden
BBC documents
National Geographic documents
Poslední úprava: RYBKM7AF (08.08.2025)
Požadavky ke zkoušce - angličtina
80% attendance
active participation in class
presentation on chosen aspect of Indonesian culture
Poslední úprava: RYBKM7AF (08.08.2025)
Sylabus - angličtina
Basic information on Indonesia
Indonesian geography
Diversity of ethnic groups
Traditional art forms (e.g. wayang, batik)
Language situation
Religious situation
Cultural differences
Fauna and flora
Social and religious aspects of Indonesian cuisine
Examples of certain cultures – e.g. Balinese, Javanese, Toraja
