Activity 1.3: Functionalism in Bali’s Water Temples

Below, watch Dr. Stephen Lansing’s talk about water temples in Bali [20min]. This video illustrates some of the concepts we have been learning about in our class so far: functionalism and the integration of knowledge. 

While watching the video, make note of the following. When you are finished, please submit your responses in Canvas > Assignments > Activity 1.3.

• Summarize the idea of functionalism from this week’s lecture materials.
• What are at least two social functions of the water temple system?
• Summarize the idea of the integration of knowledge from this week’s lecture materials.
• How does the water temple system in Bali exemplify the integration of knowledge?