(in Polish) Antropologia kulturowa 2300-NJ-MSPP-AK-K
Cultural anthropology within the course is understood as the study of cultural and social phenomena, the basis of which is human functioning within a group and the ways in which this group shapes a person through culture. As part of the course, students learn about the basic assumptions of anthropology, the history of the discipline, and the main concepts. The classes are also designed to provide knowledge in the field of disciplines related to anthropology, taking into account their specificity. The classes will cover the following topics:
1. History of anthropology, studies of otherness as the basis of anthropology.
2. Basic concepts and methods of anthropological research.
3. What is culture?
4. Cultural group relations on the horizontal and vertical plane (intergroup relations and class relations).
5. Folk culture, popular culture, mass culture, high culture.
6. Social history and anthropology.
7. Group identities (national and ethnic identities).
8. Cultural gender.
9. Social media and culture.
10. Politics and culture.
11. Anthropology and education.
12. Cultural resistance, rebellions and revolutions.
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
In terms of knowledge, the student knows and understands:
- basic anthropological concepts
- the importance of culture in upbringing and shaping attitudes
- models of group cultural relations
In terms of skills, the student is able to:
- the student is able to see and analyze the processes and socio-cultural regularities at various stages of education.
- analyze the influence of new media on culture
- recognize identity relationships based on culture
In terms of social competences, the student is ready to:
- interventions in the framework of social and cultural phenomena
- provides expertise in the areas of the relationship of education and culture
- translating cultural knowledge into social practice
Assessment criteria
attendance
- activity during classes
- preparation and presentation of the final work
The course is passed on the basis of an oral test. Assessment will be based on answers to three questions covering the scope of the lecture.
Bibliography
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Mencwel A. red., (2005) Antropologia kultury. Zagadnienia i wybór tekstów, Wyd. Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego, Warszawa.
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Bernard A., (2006) Antropologia, PIW, Warszawa.
Burszta J. W., (2009) Od mowy magicznej do szumów popkultury, Academica Wydawnictwo SWPS, Warszawa.
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Additional information
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