Cultural Tourism in Southeast Asia (ANTH30017)

This subject focuses on tourism in Southeast Asia, home to some of the most prominent tourist destinations in the world. Drawing on anthropology theory and ethnographic case studies, the subject assesses the social, cultural and economic impact of tourism in the region, with a particular focus on the island of Bali, Indonesia. The subject addresses key anthropological concerns about identity, culture, community and social change, amidst appreciation of issues that have evolved in the anthropology of tourism about research methods, government policy, relations between hosts and guests, environmental issues, material culture, heritage tourism and the growth of residential tourism in the region. The subject is co-taught with scholars from Udayana University, Bali, Indonesia, who will provide cross-disciplinary perspectives on tourism in Southeast Asia. As a University of Melbourne Overseas subject (UMOS) this subject will take place on site at Udayana University in Bali. Whilst based in Bali, the subject will involve field trips to relevant tourism sites on the island.