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. Students will be able to adopt theoretical and practical knowledge in a challenging work environment.
2. P02 2. Students will be able to guide teamwork in intercultural and various international working environments.
3. P03 3. Students will be able to obtain the communicative, conceptual and analytical skills necessary for conflict environments.
4. P04 4. Students will be able to recognize the importance of basic competence to create a competitive advantage and achieve a success on a global scale.
5. P05 5. Students will be able to integrate ethical and social responsible practices that are environmentally friendly and applicable both in business and personal life.
6. P06 6. Students will be able to raise awareness about continuous improvement to increase business performance in professional life.
7. P07 7. Students will be able to adopt and apply critical and strategic thinking together with research capabilities for organizational decisions.
8. P08 8. Students will be able to use and manage the information technologies required for the contemporary business world.
9. P09 9. Students will be able to have a knowledge of, at least, one foreign language at basic level in addition to English.
10. P10 10. Students will be able to acquire effective teamwork skills.

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