| CODE | ANT1003 | ||||||||||||
| TITLE | Introduction to Social and Cultural Anthropology | ||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 01 - Year 1 in Modular Undergraduate Course | ||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 5 | ||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | ||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Anthropological Sciences | ||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit introduces key terms, concepts, approaches, and debates in Social and Cultural Anthropology. It explores the diversity of cultural practices and their impact on individuals and communities across the globe. The concept of culture and an overview of the broad aspect of Anthropological research are discussed by focusing on key areas of interest, including economic systems; marriage, family and community; power and politics; kinship; descent and social structure; religion; gender and sexualities. Study-Unit Aims: - To discuss the Anthropological approach and Anthropology as a field of knowledge; - To present key anthropological theories and concepts; - To highlight the role of culture in shaping people’s perceptions, beliefs, values and behaviours. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Explain key anthropological terms and concepts; - Summarise the broad scope and approaches of Social and Cultural Anthropology; - Employ anthropological knowledge to understand contemporary issues; - Analyse ethnographic case studies to understand the application of anthropological theories. 2. Skills By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Think critically and participate effectively in group discussions; - Relate academic knowledge to contemporary issues and phenomena; - Write an assignment with an analytically strong argument. Reading List: - Eller, J. D. (2016). Cultural anthropology: global forces, local lives. Routledge: New York and London. Selected texts will be made available. |
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| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Lecture | ||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Maurice Said Paul Sant Cassia |
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