Type of Credit: Elective
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This undergraduate course on Kyrgyz society and culture aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the rich and diverse cultural heritage of the Kyrgyz people. Through a multidisciplinary approach, students will explore topics such as language, oral traditions, music, arts, cuisine, religion, social customs, and contemporary issues, among others. They will examine the historical, geographic, and sociopolitical contexts that have shaped Kyrgyz culture and identity, as well as the interplay between traditional and modern elements. Additionally, students will gain insights into current debates within Kyrgyzstan and efforts to preserve traditional culture. The course aims to equip students with a nuanced appreciation for the complexity of Kyrgyz society past and present. By the end of the semester, they will have acquired specialized knowledge of the Kyrgyz people and their ways of life.
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Topic Course Topics |
Content and Reading Assignment Course content and assigned readings |
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1 |
Introductian to Kyrgyzstan and the Course Overview |
Further reading related to topic |
Presentation related to topic |
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2 |
Geography and Early History |
Further reading related to topic |
Presentation related to topic |
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3 |
Languages and Writing Systems |
Further reading related to topic |
Presentation related to topic |
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Religions and Spiritual Practices |
Further reading related to topic |
Presentation related to topic |
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5 |
Music and Dance Culture of Kyrgyzstan |
Further reading related to topic |
Presentation related to topic |
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6 |
Kyrgyz Culinary Culture and Hospitality |
Further reading related to topic |
Presentation related to topic |
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7 |
Kyrgyz Clothing Culture and Accessories |
Further reading related to topic |
Presentation related to topic |
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8 |
Essay Proposal |
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9 |
Mid-term Exam |
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10 |
Kyrgyz Oral History and Storytelling |
Further reading related to topic |
Presentation related to topic |
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11 |
Kyrgyz epic Manas and Manaschys |
Further reading related to topic |
Presentation related to topic |
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12 |
Kyrgyz Literature and Art |
Further reading related to topic |
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13 |
Kyrgyz Traditional Games and Sports |
Further reading related to topic |
Presentation related to topic |
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14 |
Kyrgyz Festivals and Celebrations |
Further reading related to topic |
Presentation related to topic |
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15 |
Animal Husbandry and Traditional Handicrafts |
Further reading related to topic |
Presentation related to topic |
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16 |
Kyrgyz Family Structure and Gender Roles |
Further reading related to topic |
Presentation related to topic |
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Last Proof of the Essay |
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Final Exam |
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1. Presentation (20%)
2. Mid-term exam (30%)
3. A 2000 word-essay related to the Culture of Kyrgyzstan (45%).
4. Attendance (5%)
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