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Indonesia: Bali - Arts and Culture (ABR) Program Links - 1 2846

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Indonesia: Balinese Arts and Social Change

Coursework

This program pays close attention to the connections between religion, the Fine Arts and performing arts and social organization in Bali.   The coursework puts the experience of being in Bali in an historical context, especially with regard to its special history as an island that was brought under the influence of Dutch colonialism very late (1846 for North Bali, 1909 for South Bali), and never lost its unique form of Hinduism.  Through a combination of activities in language, field studies and lectures/excursions the program introduces students to the historical, political and economic realities that condition everyday life in Bali and Indonesia.

The program also aims to assist students in understanding the very different set of personal and social points of orientation that are in the background of Balinese life, but serve as determining factors in their sense of self and society. These include the relationship between the self and the geophysical world, social relationships, and the relationship to the calendar that determines rituals, an important part of life in Bali.  

Students then examine the ways that the arts fit into these patterns. Students will explore the deeply seated Balinese notion of a constant interplay between physical/visible reality, and a metaphysical/non-visible world of energies that is believed to exist alongside the visible world, and to condition the visible world in ways that often require ritual or healing interventions.

The following syllabi are either from a recent session of this program or for an upcoming session. Because courses develop and change over time to take advantage of dynamic learning opportunities, actual course content will vary from term to term.

The syllabi can be useful for students, faculty, and study abroad offices in assessing credit transfer. Read more about credit transfer.

Intensive Language Study: Bahasa Indonesian - syllabus forthcoming
(INDO 1000 / 6 credits / 90 class hours)

Arts and Culture Seminar
(ASIA 3000 / 4 credits / 60 class hours)

Field Study Seminar
(ANTH 3500 / 2 credits / 30 class hours)

Independent Study Project
(ISPR 3000 / 4 credits / 120 class hours)