SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY

Course Description

The aim of this course is to understand human cultural diversity and the origins of this diversity, as well as universal aspects of human societies. To understand humanity, it is necessary to compare human cultures both spatially and temporally. For these aims, the course begins with a definition and history of anthropology, continues with an introduction to the basic theories and research methods. The analysis of culture, language, kinship patterns, religion and mythology, gender, cultural evolution, social hierarchy and types of political power, race and ethnicity, occupies much of the course. Topics that are of great concern to modern societies such as globalization and its effects on cultural diversity and racism are explored with the anthropological perspective gained in the course.

SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGY

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Recall of key anthropological concepts and concerns
2. 02 Describe contrasts and similarities between own and other societies
3. 03 Analyze of the contemporary world in a critical and informed way
4. 04 Appraise and respect different cultures
5. 05 Create further study in Social Anthropology and related disciplines

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Brown, Nina et al. Perspectives: An Open Introduction to Cultural Anthropology, 2. Ed. American Anthropological Association 2020

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Recall of key anthropological concepts and concerns
2. L02 Describe contrasts and similarities between own and other societies
3. L03 Analyze of the contemporary world in a critical and informed way
4. L04 Appraise and respect different cultures
5. L05 Create further study in Social Anthropology and related disciplines

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Gained the necessary skills to learn and adopt a spirit of continuous learning in their professional life.
2. P02 2. Developed various skills by working independently via specific learned techniques that both triggered individual efforts and encouraged collaborative work.
3. P03 3. Acquired the essential knowledge and skills to apply key theories, models and applications within the global business context.
4. P04 4. Adopted and applied critical and strategic thinking together with research capabilities for efficient and effective business decisions.
5. P05 5. Utilized and managed ethically information technologies required for contemporary business world.
6. P06 6. Been equipped with conceptual and analytical skills necessary for team work within global organizations.
7. P07 7. Displayed their learnt communication skills that are required to effectively interact in a cross cultural and diverse international work environment.
8. P08 8. Applied their acquired knowledge within the changing work environment.
9. P09 9. Developed an understanding of ethical perspectives and social responsibilities to be used at work and in personal life.

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