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Syllabus 2020-21 - 12811009 - Cultural Anthropology (Antropología cultural)
- Level 1: Tutorial support sessions, materials and exams in this language
- Level 2: Tutorial support sessions, materials, exams and seminars in this language
- Level 3: Tutorial support sessions, materials, exams, seminars and regular lectures in this language
DEGREE: | Grado en Arqueología |
FACULTY: | FACULTY OF HUMAN SCIENCES AND EDUCATION |
ACADEMIC YEAR: | 2020-21 |
COURSE: | Cultural Anthropology |
NAME: Cultural Anthropology | |||||
CODE: 12811009 | ACADEMIC YEAR: 2020-21 | ||||
LANGUAGE: English | LEVEL: 1 | ||||
ECTS CREDITS: 6.0 | YEAR: 1 | SEMESTER: PC |
NAME: SÁNCHEZ MIRANDA, Mª DEL CARMEN | ||
DEPARTMENT: U132 - ANTROPOLOGIA, GEOGRAFÍA E HISTORIA | ||
FIELD OF STUDY: 030 - ANTROPOLOGÍA SOCIAL | ||
OFFICE NO.: D2 - 351 | E-MAIL: mmiranda@ujaen.es | P: 953213571 |
WEBSITE: - | ||
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0330-4160 | ||
LANGUAGE: - | LEVEL: 1 |
CONTENTS:
- Block 1: The field of Cultural Anthropology. The comparative method in social anthropology. Applied Anthropology.
- Block 2: Culture. Definitions of culture and society. Fundamental dimensions of culture. The universal pattern. Ethnocentrism and cultural relativism. Biological and evolutionary roots of human behavior and culture. Sociocultural change.
- Block 3: Sociocultural spheres. Modes of production and reproduction. Nature and logic of capitalism. The domestic sphere of culture. Family and marriage. Relationship, residence and filiation. The religion.
1. Lectures in large group:
- Introductory activities.
- Audiovisual projections.
- Exposition of theory and general examples.
- Interactive master classes with ICT support.
ACTIVITY: Lectures by the teacher.
METHODOLOGY: Large group and teaching groups.
RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMPETENCES: To explain and explain the
contents of the subject, in order to facilitate the students their
knowledge and the acquisition of the competences assigned to the
subject.
2. Classes in groups of practices:
- Debates.
- Presentations / exhibitions.
- Critical analysis of articles and other bibliography.
ACTIVITY: Practical classes done by the teacher with the
students.
METHODOLOGY: Teaching groups and personal dedication of the
student.
RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMPETENCES: To facilitate to the
students the acquisition of competences (knowledge, abilities,
aptitudes) of the subject.
3. Group work and non-face-to-face work of the student:
- Participation in projects of educational innovation.
ACTIVITY: Personal work of the students, done individually
and / or as a team.
METHODOLOGY: Readings, study and preparation of written
materials (summaries, notes), writing works.
RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMPETENCES: Assimilation and learning
of the contents and the competences of the subject.
4. Other activities:
- Involvement in extra-academic university activities.
ACTIVITY: Tutorials.
METHODOLOGY: Individual or group tutoring of the teacher with
the students.
RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMPETENCES: To raise and resolve
doubts concerning the contents of the subject, thus contributing to
the acquisition of competences.
ACTIVITY: Evaluation.
METHODOLOGY: Evaluation tests.
RELATIONSHIP WITH THE COMPETENCES: To assess to what extent
the student has acquired the contents and the competences of the
subject.
Students with special educational needs should contact the
Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al
Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic
support.
Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support
In case of suspending the subject, the points obtained in the
rest
evaluation indicators shall be kept for the examinations
ordinary 2 and extraordinary examinations to the affected pupils
may be present, but only for those (the student who does not exceed
the subject in those calls must be adapted to the program and
working arrangements of the subject to be established for the next
course academic year).
- Cultural anthropology [electronic resource] : tribes, states, and the global system John H. Bodley.. Edition: 5th ed.. Author: Bodley, John H.. Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers (Library)
- dictionary of cultural anthropology Luis A. Vivanco. [electronic resource]. Edition: -. Author: Vivanco, Luis Antonio, 1969- author.. Publisher: Oxford University Press (Library)
Format (online):
The students will be required to write a research paper. The topic of the work will be based on some of the chapters of the book, elaborating a synthesis and a reflection on this topic. Topics can include situational identity (ethnic, gender, religious or age), social reciprocity, codes of respect and politeness, ceremonies, rites of passage, kinship interaction or language use. The paper will be a maximum of 7 pages (1.5 line spacing, 12 point Times Roman font, 1 inch margin on all sides) excluding references and annexes.
Format (online):
The students will be required to write a research paper. The topic of the work will be based on some of the chapters of the book, elaborating a synthesis and a reflection on this topic. Topics can include situational identity (ethnic, gender, religious or age), social reciprocity, codes of respect and politeness, ceremonies, rites of passage, kinship interaction or language use. The paper will be a maximum of 7 pages (1.5 line spacing, 12 point Times Roman font, 1 inch margin on all sides) excluding references and annexes.
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