m.a. transcultural studies - heidelberg university

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Verzeichnis der Lehrveranstaltungen

M.A. Transcultural Studies

(Stand: 22.08.2018)

Die ausführliche Darstellung der Veranstaltungen findet sich unter https://lsf.uni-heidelberg.de



Courses are listed under the respective Study Focus. One course can be relevant to more than one focus.

M.A. Transcultural StudiesTo know which classes you are supposed to take in a given semester and module please refer to the Description ofModules (as of winter term 2016/17) and the Examination Rules and Regulations ("Prüfungsordnung" from 06.07.2016),also available as English convenience translation.

Note: According to the description of modules MATS-students can take classes offered in master programmes at partnerinstitutes at Heidelberg University as so-called import options for the modules Skills for Transcultural Studies, Mobilityand Research 1 and Mobility and Research 2 and not taken in your study focus in consultation with their respective focusadvisor. This means students must seek confirmation by their respective focus advisor in advance!

Module "Introduction to Transcultural Studies" (PM, 14CP)This module introduces students to concepts, methods, and theories of transcultural studies. It is made up of four parts.The introductory lecture, co-taught by professors representing the three study foci (KBR, SEG, VMC), provides students inthe first part with an overview of the history and basic concepts of the transcultural approach. The second part illustratesthis approach with selected examples from each study focus. Topics include transcultural perspectives on themes suchas language, space, knowledge, markets, migration, citizenship, urbanity, institutions, art, and visuality. The mandatorytutorium is devoted to practicing, clarifying, and discussing problems raised in the lecture. The tutorium "Research Skills"introduces students to advanced techniques of research and writing in the context of Heidelberg's research infrastructure.The introductory seminar is designed to apply the skills, theories and concepts from the other parts of the module in aspecific thematic area.

To complete this module, students must take the followiing courses:

1. Introduction to Transcultural Studies (lecture, 4 CPs, written exam)2. Tutorial "Introduction to Transcultural Studies" (tutorial, 1 CP, attendence)3. Tutorial "Basic Research Skills" (tutorial, 1 CP, attendence)4. One of the introductory seminars from the planned study focus (seminar, 8 CPs, term paper)

Introduction to Transcultural Studies

9719KJC811; Vorlesung; Sprache: Englisch; SWS: 2; LP: 4; keine Auswahl

Di; wöch; 11:00 - 13:00, 16.10.2018 - 05.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 212; Fuess, H.;Kurtz, J.;Juneja, M.

Tutorial "Introduction to Transcultural Studies"

9719KJC752; Tutorium; Sprache: Englisch; SWS: 2; LP: 1; keine Auswahl

Mi; wöch; 09:00 - 11:00, 17.10.2018 - 06.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 112; Gruppe 1; Tsirulev, R.Do; wöch; 09:00 - 11:00, 18.10.2018 - 07.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 112; Gruppe 2; Zheng, X.Do; wöch; 14:00 - 16:00, 18.10.2018 - 07.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 002; Gruppe 3; Kung, W.

Tutorium Basic Research Skills

9719KJC824; Tutorium; Sprache: Englisch; SWS: 2; LP: 1; Master

Mi; wöch; 14:00 - 16:00, 17.10.2018 - 06.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 212; Gruppe 1; Rode, K.Mo; wöch; 11:00 - 13:00, 15.10.2018 - 04.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 112; Gruppe 2; Zepeda, I.

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M.A. Transcultural StudiesBuddhist Apocrypha in East Asia and Beyond (Intro KBR)

9719KJC805; Seminar; Sprache: Englisch; SWS: 2; LP: 8; Master

Mi; wöch; 14:00 - 16:00, 17.10.2018 - 06.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 112; Chen, R.

Capitalism and Labor in Modern Japan (Intro SEG)


Mo; wöch; 14:00 - 16:00, 15.10.2018 - 04.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 212a; Knaudt, T.

Cultural Heritage (Kulturerbe) - Historic Preservation (Denkmalpflege). An Introduction (Intro VMC)


Do; wöch; 09:00 - 11:00, 18.10.2018 - 07.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 212; Falser, M.

From Culture to Transculture: about some relevant conceptual discussions in Anthropology (IntroVMC/SEG)


Do; wöch; 11:00 - 13:00, 18.10.2018 - 07.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 212; Bublatzky, C.

Global History of the Twentieth Century (Intro SEG)


Mi; wöch; 16:00 - 18:00, 17.10.2018 - 06.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 212; Yamamoto, T.

The Arts of the Islamicate World in a Transcultural Perspective: Methods of Global Art History (IntroVMC)


Mi; wöch; 09:00 - 11:00, 17.10.2018 - 06.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 212; Pochodzalla, J.

Toward a Global History of Concepts: Translation, Appropriation, Transformation (Intro KBR)


Di; wöch; 14:00 - 16:00, 23.10.2018 - 05.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 112; Kurtz, J.

Module "Skills for Transcultural Studies" (PM, 12 CP)To complete this module, students must collect a total of 12 credit points from either

• MATS classes,• language/method courses, or• seminars/lectures from other institutes at Heidelberg University

Note: For all classes in this module - whether listed below or picked individually from the course offering of HeidelbergUniversity - students must seek confirmation by their respective focus advisor in advance!

Academic Writing in English

9719KJC803; Übung; Sprache: Englisch; SWS: 2; LP: 4; Master

Mo; wöch; 09:00 - 11:00, 15.10.2018 - 09.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 212; Chatterjee, S.Mo; wöch; 11:00 - 13:00, 15.10.2018 - 04.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 212; Chatterjee, S.

Classical Tibetan I

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9719KJC835; Sprachkurs; Sprache: Englisch; SWS: 4; keine Auswahl

Mo; wöch; 14:00 - 16:00, 15.10.2018 - 04.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 002; Simon, C.Mi; wöch; 11:00 - 13:00, 17.10.2018 - 06.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 002; Simon, C.

Classical Tibetan III


Mo; wöch; 12:00 - 14:00, 15.10.2018 - 04.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 002; Simon, C.

Colloquial Tibetan I


Mo; wöch; 08:00 - 12:00, 15.10.2018 - 04.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 002; Simon, C.Di; wöch; 11:00 - 13:00, 16.10.2018 - 05.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 002; Simon, C.

Colloquial Tibetan III


Di; wöch; 14:00 - 16:00, 16.10.2018 - 05.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 002; Simon, C.Mi; wöch; 14:00 - 16:00, 17.10.2018 - 06.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 212a; Simon, C.

Module "Focus 1 – Foundations" (PM, 16 CP)To complete this module, students must chose one of the following options:

1. Two full (8 CPs) seminars in the respective study focus (KBR, SEG, VMC), or2. One full (8 CPs) seminar and two reduced (4 CPs) seminars in the respective study focus (KBR, SEG, VMC)

Study Focus "Knowledge, Belief and Religion"

German-Asian entanglements in the 19th and 20th century


Mi; wöch; 09:00 - 11:00, 17.10.2018 - 06.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 002; Melber, T.

Introduction to Buddhism

9719KJC821; Vorlesung; Sprache: Englisch; SWS: 2; LP: 4; Master

Mi; wöch; 11:00 - 13:00, 17.10.2018 - 06.02.2019; Grabengasse 3-5 - neue Uni / HS 05; Radich, M.

Introduction to the History of Hindu Law


Mo; wöch; 16:00 - 18:00, 15.10.2018 - 04.02.2019; Cubelic, S.

Korean Literature and Culture


Mi; wöch; 11:00 - 13:00, 17.10.2018 - 06.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 212; Lee, H.

Mapping the World


Do; wöch; 14:00 - 16:00, 18.10.2018 - 07.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 112; Hofmann, M.

Natural disaster accelerating transcultural dynamics

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M.A. Transcultural Studies9719KJC823; Seminar; Sprache: Englisch; SWS: 2; LP: 8; Master

Mo; wöch; 14:00 - 16:00, 15.10.2018 - 04.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 112; Roche, S.

Readings in Chinese Buddhist Texts


Di; wöch; 09:00 - 11:00, 16.10.2018 - 05.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 002; Radich, M.

Seminar: Representing Sex. A Transcultural Approach to Pornography

0733182HOS01; Seminar; Sprache: Englisch; keine Auswahl

Mi; Einzel; 14:00 - 16:00, 17.10.2018 - 17.10.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 201; Studying Represented Sex. The Heartof the Matter; Mittler, B.Mi; Einzel; 14:00 - 16:00, 31.10.2018 - 31.10.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 201; The View from Within. Pornography inChinese Culture; Sa; Einzel; 10:00 - 18:00, 10.11.2018 - 10.11.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 201; Thinking Sex with the Early Moderns.The Plum in the Golden Vase, The Carnal Prayer Mat, and The Dream of The Red Chamber; Fr; Einzel; 15:00 - 20:00, 30.11.2018 - 30.11.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 208; Second workshop Representing Sex.A Transcultural Conversation; Sa; Einzel; 10:00 - 18:00, 01.12.2018 - 01.12.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 201; Second workshop Representing Sex.A Transcultural Conversation; Do; Einzel; 15:00 - 18:00, 13.12.2018 - 13.12.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 201; Final Thoughts;

Women Actors of the Islamist Movement

9719KJC807; Block-Seminar; Sprache: Englisch; SWS: 2; LP: 8; Master

Mo; Einzel; 09:00 - 11:00, 22.10.2018 - 22.10.2018; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 112; Ettmüller, E.Sa; Einzel; 09:00 - 18:00, 27.10.2018 - 27.10.2018; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 112; Ettmüller, E.Sa; Einzel; 09:00 - 18:00, 17.11.2018 - 17.11.2018; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 112; Ettmüller, E.Sa; Einzel; 09:00 - 18:00, 24.11.2018 - 24.11.2018; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 112; Ettmüller, E.Sa; Einzel; 09:00 - 18:00, 08.12.2018 - 08.12.2018; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 112; Ettmüller, E.

Study Focus "Society, Economy, Governance"

"1968" in Japan


Di; wöch; 11:00 - 13:00, 16.10.2018 - 05.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 112; Knaudt, T.

Becoming-with the Seas and Oceans


Do; wöch; 12:00 - 14:00, 18.10.2018 - 07.02.2019; Marstallstr. 6 / R 413; Wergin, C.Fr; Einzel; 14:30 - 18:00, 26.10.2018 - 26.10.2018; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 212; Wergin, C.




Japan in the global Cold War


Di; wöch; 16:00 - 18:00, 16.10.2018 - 05.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 112; Yamamoto, T.



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M.A. Transcultural StudiesMi; wöch; 11:00 - 13:00, 17.10.2018 - 06.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 212; Lee, H.

Legal Consequences of Modern Technology


Do; wöch; 09:00 - 13:00, 18.10.2018 - 20.12.2018; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 002; Förster, C.




Remembrance, reconciliation, guilt: military conflicts and cultures of memory in Asia and Europe


Di; wöch; 14:00 - 16:00, 16.10.2018 - 05.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 212; Melber, T.




Study Focus "Visual, Media and Material Culture"

"1968" in Japan






Global Architectural Histories. A Transcultural Enquiry


Mi; wöch; 16:00 - 18:00, 17.10.2018 - 06.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 112; Falser, M.

In the thick of images: Lens-based media in contemporary Indian art


Di; wöch; 16:00 - 18:00, 16.10.2018 - 05.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 002; Bernardini, E.

Mapping the World






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Module "Focus 2 – Advanced Studies" (PM, 16 CP)To complete this module, students must take two full (8 CPs) seminars in their respective study focus (KBR, SEG, VMC).










Mo; wöch; 16:00 - 18:00, 15.10.2018 - 04.02.2019; Cubelic, S.




Mapping the World










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M.A. Transcultural Studies0733182HOS01; Seminar; Sprache: Englisch; keine Auswahl






"1968" in Japan




















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M.A. Transcultural StudiesMo; wöch; 14:00 - 16:00, 15.10.2018 - 04.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 112; Roche, S.








"1968" in Japan












Mapping the World








Mi; Einzel; 14:00 - 16:00, 17.10.2018 - 17.10.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 201; Studying Represented Sex. The Heartof the Matter; Mittler, B.Mi; Einzel; 14:00 - 16:00, 31.10.2018 - 31.10.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 201; The View from Within. Pornography inChinese Culture; Sa; Einzel; 10:00 - 18:00, 10.11.2018 - 10.11.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 201; Thinking Sex with the Early Moderns.The Plum in the Golden Vase, The Carnal Prayer Mat, and The Dream of The Red Chamber;

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M.A. Transcultural StudiesFr; Einzel; 15:00 - 20:00, 30.11.2018 - 30.11.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 208; Second workshop Representing Sex.A Transcultural Conversation; Sa; Einzel; 10:00 - 18:00, 01.12.2018 - 01.12.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 201; Second workshop Representing Sex.A Transcultural Conversation; Do; Einzel; 15:00 - 18:00, 13.12.2018 - 13.12.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 201; Final Thoughts;

Module "Mobility and Research 1" (PM, 16 CP)To complete this module, students must take the following courses:

1. One full seminar (8 CPs) in the respective study focus (KBR, SEG, or VMC)2. At least one other seminar with term paper (from within the MATS or at another institute of Heidelberg University)

Note: For all classes not taken in your study focus - whether listed below or picked individually from the course offering ofHeidelberg University - students must seek confirmation by their respective focus advisor in advance!










Mo; wöch; 16:00 - 18:00, 15.10.2018 - 04.02.2019; Cubelic, S.




Mapping the World











Mi; Einzel; 14:00 - 16:00, 17.10.2018 - 17.10.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 201; Studying Represented Sex. The Heartof the Matter; Mittler, B.

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M.A. Transcultural StudiesMi; Einzel; 14:00 - 16:00, 31.10.2018 - 31.10.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 201; The View from Within. Pornography inChinese Culture; Sa; Einzel; 10:00 - 18:00, 10.11.2018 - 10.11.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 201; Thinking Sex with the Early Moderns.The Plum in the Golden Vase, The Carnal Prayer Mat, and The Dream of The Red Chamber; Fr; Einzel; 15:00 - 20:00, 30.11.2018 - 30.11.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 208; Second workshop Representing Sex.A Transcultural Conversation; Sa; Einzel; 10:00 - 18:00, 01.12.2018 - 01.12.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 201; Second workshop Representing Sex.A Transcultural Conversation; Do; Einzel; 15:00 - 18:00, 13.12.2018 - 13.12.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 201; Final Thoughts;





"1968" in Japan






















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M.A. Transcultural Studies9719KJC816; Seminar; Sprache: Englisch; SWS: 2; LP: 8; Master






"1968" in Japan












Mapping the World








Mi; Einzel; 14:00 - 16:00, 17.10.2018 - 17.10.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 201; Studying Represented Sex. The Heartof the Matter; Mittler, B.Mi; Einzel; 14:00 - 16:00, 31.10.2018 - 31.10.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 201; The View from Within. Pornography inChinese Culture; Sa; Einzel; 10:00 - 18:00, 10.11.2018 - 10.11.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 201; Thinking Sex with the Early Moderns.The Plum in the Golden Vase, The Carnal Prayer Mat, and The Dream of The Red Chamber; Fr; Einzel; 15:00 - 20:00, 30.11.2018 - 30.11.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 208; Second workshop Representing Sex.A Transcultural Conversation; Sa; Einzel; 10:00 - 18:00, 01.12.2018 - 01.12.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 201; Second workshop Representing Sex.A Transcultural Conversation;

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M.A. Transcultural StudiesDo; Einzel; 15:00 - 18:00, 13.12.2018 - 13.12.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 201; Final Thoughts;

Module "Mobility and Research 2" (PM, 12 CP)To complete this module, students must collect a total of 12 credit points from either

• MATS classes,• language/method courses, or• seminars/lectures from other institutes at Heidelberg University

Note: For all classes in this module - whether listed below or picked individually from the course offering of HeidelbergUniversity - students must seek confirmation by their respective focus advisor in advance!

Academic Writing in English

9719KJC803; Übung; Sprache: Englisch; SWS: 2; LP: 4; Master

Mo; wöch; 09:00 - 11:00, 15.10.2018 - 09.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 212; Chatterjee, S.Mo; wöch; 11:00 - 13:00, 15.10.2018 - 04.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 212; Chatterjee, S.










Mo; wöch; 16:00 - 18:00, 15.10.2018 - 04.02.2019; Cubelic, S.




Mapping the World










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M.A. Transcultural Studies0733182HOS01; Seminar; Sprache: Englisch; keine Auswahl






"1968" in Japan




















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M.A. Transcultural StudiesMo; wöch; 14:00 - 16:00, 15.10.2018 - 04.02.2019; Voßstr. 2, 4400 / R 112; Roche, S.








"1968" in Japan












Mapping the World








Mi; Einzel; 14:00 - 16:00, 17.10.2018 - 17.10.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 201; Studying Represented Sex. The Heartof the Matter; Mittler, B.Mi; Einzel; 14:00 - 16:00, 31.10.2018 - 31.10.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 201; The View from Within. Pornography inChinese Culture; Sa; Einzel; 10:00 - 18:00, 10.11.2018 - 10.11.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 201; Thinking Sex with the Early Moderns.The Plum in the Golden Vase, The Carnal Prayer Mat, and The Dream of The Red Chamber;

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M.A. Transcultural StudiesFr; Einzel; 15:00 - 20:00, 30.11.2018 - 30.11.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 208; Second workshop Representing Sex.A Transcultural Conversation; Sa; Einzel; 10:00 - 18:00, 01.12.2018 - 01.12.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 201; Second workshop Representing Sex.A Transcultural Conversation; Do; Einzel; 15:00 - 18:00, 13.12.2018 - 13.12.2018; Akademiestr. 4-8 / Sino R 201; Final Thoughts;

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